Varuna, sitting popular upon Makara.

popular A lovely statue of Varuna, sitting upon Makara.

In the Hindu Puranas, Varuna is the god of oceans, his vehicle is a Makara (crocodile) and his weapon is a Pasha (noose, rope loop).

He is the guardian deity of the western direction

Varuna is found in Japanese Buddhist mythology as Suiten. He is also found in Jainism.

Perfect for a home altar or to decorate a a westerly space in particular this stands at just over 100mm tall
( 4 inches ) and 80mm wide at its widest point. It stands on a rectangular base.

Part of the Treasures of Wisdom Private Collection.