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| Kubera, 4th century India: Uttar Pradesh, Gupta period, 300-399 Sandstone 20-1/8 x 13-3/4 in. (51.1 x 34.9 cm) Norton Simon Art Foundation M.1975.11.04.S © 2012 Norton Simon Art Foundation On view Kubera is regarded as the god of wealth and ruler of the northern quadrant of the universe. One of his attributes is a cup for holding liquor, of which he is very fond. He can also be identified by his distinctive posture, in which he sits on his haunches upon a low seat. His potbelly manifests his well-being and good fortune.
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