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Sumati-Jñāna Collection and their distinct Jaina context or affiliation is not certain. However, elephantheaded Ganesa shows lotus, battle-axe, lotus and sweetballs while pot-bellied Kubera carries fruit, goad, noose and purse.
FOOT-NOTES 1. For previous publications on the subject consult: R. P. Chanda, Medieval Indian Sculptures in the British Museum, London, 1936; A. Ghosh (Editor) Jaina Art and Architecture, Vol. III, New Delhi, 1975-chapter 37, Museums Abroad by B. N. Sharma, pp. 537-546; Pratapaditya Pal, The Peaceful Liberators-Jain Art from India, Los Angeles, 1995. 2. Consult U. P. Shah, Jaina Rupamandana, Vol. 1, New Delhi, 1987, M. N. P. Tiwari, Elements of Jaina Iconography, Varanasi, 1983. 3. U. P. Shah, A Unique Jaina image of Jivantasvami, Journal of Oriental Institute (Baroda), Vol. I, September 1951, pp. 72-79; R. P. Chanda, Jain Remains at Rajgir, Archaeological Survey of IndiaAnnual Report, 1952-26, pp. 125-26. 4. The asta-maha-pratiharyas-eight chief accompanying attendants are Asoka tree, deva-dundubhi, surpuspavrsti (scattering of flowers by gods), the trichatra (triple umbrella), the camara (fly-whisk), simhasana (lion-throne), the divya-dhvani (divine music) and the bhamandala (halo) -see Paumacariyam 2. 35-36; Harivamsa Purana 3.31-38; Pratisthasaroddhara 1.76-77. Photographic courtesy and credits 1. Rayland House Gallery Private Collection, London, no. 36. 2. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford nos. 37, 38. 3. British Museum, London, nos. 39-45. 4. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, nos. 46, 47 and 48.
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