A terracotta head of Kubera India, probably Gupta period, 4th century A.D. (h. cm 26) (defects and shortcomings) It is one of the eight guardians and cardinal points, the god of wealth: in fact as king of spirits yaksa who protects the earth’s depths, is the master of the precious stones that are hidden there and every discovery of precious gems or minerals happens through his good omen. Bibliography: R. Freschi (edited by) Sculture dell'India classica II sec.a.C. - XII sec.d.C., Galleria Mandala, Milano, 1990, pp. 26-27 Provenance: Private collection, Milan