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~Vaisravana - Pisha Meng, Guardian of the North.
Place: China, Tangut State of Xi -Xia, Khara-Khoto
Date: 13th - 14th century

Vaisravana - Pisha Meng, Guardian of the North - Chinese/Tangut

ca. 1200 - 1300 CE

Vaisravana is the name of the chief of the four heavenly kings of Buddhism. He is usually portrayed with a yellow face, an umbrella and occasionally a mongoose or with jewels coming from his own mouth. This piece – I have not been able to find any information regarding this specific piece, or much information regarding the deity depicted here.

Source:Wikipedia

Artwork located at the State Hermitage Museum