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Tibetan Bronze Lamp with Dragon Handle (18th-19th Cent)

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900   item# 773333

Tibetan Bronze Lamp with Dragon Handle (18th-19th Cent)
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$360.00 

This 18th-19th century Tibetan bronze oil lamp measures approximately 6 inches tall by 6 inches wide (pan tip to dragon tail).

It was designed to be used as a lamp using either Yak butter or oil.

It has a standing dragon for a handle and a pan with Ganesha on a shield. It is a classic design which incorporates motif from the two cultures (India and China) which are major influences on Tibet (situated between the two of them).

It dates from the late 18th through the middle of the 19th century.

It is in excellent condition with a small amout of verdigris in the recessed areas. It does appear to have been cleaned at some time in it's history and appears to be toning down nicely.


Antique Himalayan Wooden Mask: Mahakala

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900   item# 82710 (stock# TR0113)

Antique Himalayan Wooden Mask: Mahakala
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$1295.00 

This antique wooden mask is a representation of Mahakala.

It dates from the late 19th or earlier.

It is similar in style and iconography to masks from Nepal, Tibet or Sikkim.

It measures about 13 inches high by 9 inches wide.

It is in very good condition except for a few small cracks and losses to the wood. It has remnants of remaining overpaint in the crevices and recessed areas.

Comparables Note: a slightly larger mask with the original paint remaining is listed in Miller's Price Guide(2003) at $7,800-$9,400 (Sotheby's - NY)(see photo enlargement #4).


Antique Tibetan Pilgrim's Prayer Box & Portable Shrine

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1920   item# 782467

Antique Tibetan Pilgrim's Prayer Box & Portable Shrine
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$595.00 

This is a Tibetan copper & white metal or silver prayer box or portable shrine (Gao) with a small blue standing figure inside.

It dates circa 1890-1930, or possibly earlier.

It also has stitched covers from the early to middle 20th Century.

The front cover is covered with wonderfully hand tooled images, including a Tibetan mythical beast or lion surrounded by Buddhist calligraphy, topped by a flame. The rest of the box is copper, under the protective, stitched cover.

It measures 5 inches tall by 4 1/4 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches in depth.

It is part of a small collection of antique Asian silver artifacts that were originally acquired together. Some of these items will also be offered for sale, now or at a later date.


Pair of Bronze Mahakala Figures w Fire Rings

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1800   item# 85306 (stock# TR0131)

Pair of Bronze Mahakala Figures w Fire Rings
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$1800.00  

These two bronze figures date from the 17-18th century or earlier.

Each one represents either Mahakala or Samantabhadra standing on a prostrate human figure surrounded by a ring of fire and wearing a garland of severed human heads.

Each measures about 8 inches tall by 5 inches wide.

Both are in excellent condition except for a small square opening on the back of one.


Small Tibetan Prayer Box & Portable Shrine c.1900

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1920   item# 782523

Small Tibetan Prayer Box & Portable Shrine     c.1900
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$360.00 

This is a small, antique Tibetan copper & white metal or silver prayer box and /or portable shrine (Gao) with a small gold colored seated Buddha statue inside.

It dates circa 1890-1930.

It measures 3 1/3 inches tall by 3 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches in depth.

The front cover is covered overall with wonderfully tooled reposse images, including a Tibetan beast or lion surrounded by Buddhist calligraphy, topped by a flame. The rest of the box is copper, under the protective, stitched cover.

It also has stitched covers from the early to middle 20th Century.

It is part of a small collection of antique Asian silver artifacts that were acquired a while ago. Please check our other listings to see additional items from this small but select collection that we are currently offering for sale.


18th -19th Century Nepalese Bronze Standing Ganesh

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900   item# 620998

18th -19th Century Nepalese Bronze Standing Ganesh
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$3200.00 

This 18th or 19th century bronze figure of the elephant headed god GANESH is from Northern India or Nepal. It measures 11 1/2 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches in depth. This bronze figure is in outstanding condition. It pictures a standing Ganesh with four arms holding religious symbols, with a Naga mounting it and a large surround behind it with a Nepalese demon/dragon finial.


Antique Bronze Figure of Hanuman : The Monkey God

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1800   item# 781026

Antique Bronze Figure of Hanuman : The Monkey God
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$495.00 

This antique bronze figure of the Monkey God Hanuman measures 5 x 4 x 1 1/2 inches (13 x 10 x 3 cm).

It is in excellent condition.

This ancient bronze figure was most likely crafted in Northern India, Tibet or Nepal.

We are dating it to the 17th - 18th century, although it may actually be much earlier, based on it's stylistic similarities with small Pala period bronze figures.


14th Century Nepalese Silvered Bronze Tara

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1492   item# 164613

14th Century Nepalese Silvered Bronze Tara
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$48,000.00 

This museum quality silvered bronze Nepalese figure dates to the 14th century or earlier.

It stands 10 1/2 inches tall by 3 inches in diameter.

It has exquisite details and very subtle modeling. It is in excellent condition and retains much of it's original silver finish.

A similar example can be seen in "Oriental Art: India, Nepal & Tibet" by Michael Ridley, 1970, Plate 37 (listed as 14th Century or earlier).

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