Guardian King of the North
Vaishravana is one of the Four Guardian Kings.
Vaisravana — Entry Collection | ES-WD-VK-01
$113.69
Sale price
$113.69
Regular price
$71.06
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Vaisravana — Entry Collection | ES-WD-VK-01
$113.69
Sale price
$113.69
Regular price
$71.06
ENTRY COLLECTION · ES-WD-VK-01
An ES Collection Vaishravana piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.
THE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE
Vaishravana · ES-WD-VK-01
An ES Collection Vaishravana piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.
THE PROCESS · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT
Machine-moulded, hand-painted, then included in a large prayer ceremony.
ES pieces begin with a machine-moulded form, providing a more consistent base structure. Colour and visible details are then finished by hand by workshop artisans or workers. After completion, the pieces are included together with other devotional objects during a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony, where they remain present for collective prayers and blessing rites. This series therefore combines repeatable production with a real layer of hand finishing and religious context.
THE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY
Vaishravana
Vaishravana is the Guardian King of the North and an important Buddhist protector. Tibetan representations often show him in regal or martial dress, holding a victory banner and a jewel-bearing mongoose. His iconography joins protection with the symbolism of resources and wealth.
Protection
He belongs to the Buddhist protector tradition.
Victory banner
A characteristic attribute in Tibetan representations.
Jewel-bearing mongoose
Connects the figure with wealth and treasure imagery.
CULTURAL BACKGROUND
Vaishravana in context
Vaishravana occupies a distinctive position because he is both a directional guardian and a figure connected with wealth. Tibetan images can show him riding a lion, richly dressed and holding a banner and mongoose. This combination gives the figure a dual visual identity: martial protection on one side, and the symbolism of resources and abundance on the other.
THE MAKING · PROCESS
How this piece was completed
The form was produced by machine moulding and then individually hand-painted by workshop artisans or workers. After finishing, ES pieces were placed together with other devotional objects during a large-scale prayer ceremony for collective prayers and blessing rites.
DETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD
Specific to this object
- SKU
- ES-WD-VK-01
- Collection
- ES-WD
- Figure
- Vaishravana
- Technique
- Machine-moulded base; hand-painted finish; included in a large-scale prayer ceremony
CARE
Keep dry. Handle gently.
Keep dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight, high humidity and excessive heat. Dust gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid alcohol, solvents, abrasive cleaners and direct contact with water.
ENTRY COLLECTION · ES-WD-VK-01
An ES Collection Vaishravana piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.
THE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE
Vaishravana · ES-WD-VK-01
An ES Collection Vaishravana piece made from a machine-moulded base and finished individually by hand. After production, the piece was included in a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony together with other devotional objects, adding a genuine religious context without turning the object into a supernatural promise.
THE PROCESS · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT
Machine-moulded, hand-painted, then included in a large prayer ceremony.
ES pieces begin with a machine-moulded form, providing a more consistent base structure. Colour and visible details are then finished by hand by workshop artisans or workers. After completion, the pieces are included together with other devotional objects during a large-scale Buddhist prayer ceremony, where they remain present for collective prayers and blessing rites. This series therefore combines repeatable production with a real layer of hand finishing and religious context.
THE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY
Vaishravana
Vaishravana is the Guardian King of the North and an important Buddhist protector. Tibetan representations often show him in regal or martial dress, holding a victory banner and a jewel-bearing mongoose. His iconography joins protection with the symbolism of resources and wealth.
Guardian King of the North
Vaishravana is one of the Four Guardian Kings.
Protection
He belongs to the Buddhist protector tradition.
Victory banner
A characteristic attribute in Tibetan representations.
Jewel-bearing mongoose
Connects the figure with wealth and treasure imagery.
CULTURAL BACKGROUND
Vaishravana in context
Vaishravana occupies a distinctive position because he is both a directional guardian and a figure connected with wealth. Tibetan images can show him riding a lion, richly dressed and holding a banner and mongoose. This combination gives the figure a dual visual identity: martial protection on one side, and the symbolism of resources and abundance on the other.
THE MAKING · PROCESS
How this piece was completed
The form was produced by machine moulding and then individually hand-painted by workshop artisans or workers. After finishing, ES pieces were placed together with other devotional objects during a large-scale prayer ceremony for collective prayers and blessing rites.
DETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD
Specific to this object
- SKU
- ES-WD-VK-01
- Collection
- ES-WD
- Figure
- Vaishravana
- Technique
- Machine-moulded base; hand-painted finish; included in a large-scale prayer ceremony
CARE
Keep dry. Handle gently.
Keep dry and away from prolonged direct sunlight, high humidity and excessive heat. Dust gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid alcohol, solvents, abrasive cleaners and direct contact with water.