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Four Heavenly Kings, Ching Dynasty Catalogue: Archives: Pre 1837 VR item# 559391
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A set of mid - later Ching dynasty renditions of the Four Heavenly Kings. Depicted in Buddhist temples as protectors, each is associated with one of the cardinal directions. They also play a similar role in the Taoist tradition. Probably circa late 18th century. One indicator of this is the use of a large iron nail to attach one of them to its original location (see pictures). ...click for details

Gilt Wood bust of Buddha, early-mid Ching Dynasty Catalogue: Archives: Pre 1800 item# 559078
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This is a wonderfully carved large bust of Buddha, with the reddish gilding associated with early Ching works and remnants of a later application of gold leaf. Some damage at the base of the neck, and some loss of the lacquer to the carved wood hair. Approximately 11.5 x 6 x 6 inches, 29 x 15 x 15 cm.

Thangka, Tibet circa late 17th, early 18th century Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Paintings: Pre 1700 item# 548522
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This large thangka, featuring the Medecine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru) as its central image, flanked on either side by monks also holding medicine bowls. Beneath is a dragon and water, with five primary chorten (stupas) above. Of the primary chorten, the two top most (depicted as being behind the other three) each have a pair of snow lions facing a double vajra. Of the other three, beneath are depicted a total of seven ...click for details

Standing Jambupati Buddha, "Royal Buddha", teak Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Pre 1920 item# 548467
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This large statue of the Buddha, made of lacquered teak with remnants of gold leaf, incorporates a crown, jata (spire), and other elements of style typical of 17th and 18th century Jambupati images (for a classic example of the crown, google Mahamuni Buddha, a 14th century bronze of great historical importance, redecorated in the late 1700s). However, most Jambupati images are depicted seated in Bhumisparsha mudra. ...click for details

Mandalay Reclining Buddha Sculpture in Marble Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Pre 1920 item# 548453
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This interesting version of the Reclining Buddha combines the more decorative features of the Mandalay style (glass inset decorative motif at the filet bordering the hair, the treatment of the hair, ornate and glass inset robing borders) with a distinctly Shan face of a style dating to the late Ava. Circa late 19th, early 20th century. Normal wear. Approximately 38 inches x 14.5 inches x 7 inches (96.5 cm. x 37 cm. x 18 cm.)

Pre Ming Buddhist Relief Carvings, Marble Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture: Pre 1492 item# 539020
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A true piece of Chinese history, this marble was probably the base or other structural element to a monument or temple in its time. Probably dating to the Yuan Dynasty or a little earlier, the scars of the Cultural Revolution make precise dating not possible. None the less, a wonderful piece, with a Buddha in relief on three sides, and the remainder of some carving to what is now the back. Approximately 21.5x12.5x12.5 inches, 54.5x32x32 centimeters

Cham Sculpture of Garuda Figure, circa 11th century Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Pre 1492 item# 539003
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A wonderful example of pre classic Cham sculpture, this feminine garuda figure is carved in high relief in sandstone. the conical, linear treatment of the hair is one of the indicators of the period, as is the simpler aspect of the sculpture. A difficult subject to shoot indoors, I have included pictures taken in sunlight. Approximately 14x15.75x5 inches, 35.5x40x12.5 centimeters.

Large Statue of Buddha, rendition of the Mahamuni image Catalogue: Archives: Pre 1920 item# 531891
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One of the most famous statues of the Buddha in S.E. Asia, the Mahamuni Buddha was cast in bronze and is supposed to be and actual portrait of Buddha made after his (historically inaccurate) visit to the kingdom of Arakan. Captured in 1784 and taken to Mandalay, it was decorated in the Jambupati style of the Konbaung era, replete with pointed crown, royal insignia, etc. this image, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, is a rendition in dry lacquer and gold leaf of that statue, down t ...click for details

Pair of Early 20th century Teak Monastery Doors Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Furnishings: Architectural: Pre 1950 item# 531227
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This pair of doors, featuring protective ogres at the top and Nats standing atop lions(gaurdian spirits) below, would have been used as a side or possibly primary entryway to a Buddhist monastery. Dating to the early 20th century, they would have been protected from the worst of the elements by an overhang of some kind, and would have been strapped to a seperate element to turn. The lions are evidence of the British presence. Some damage due to rot (cleaned and conserved) at the bases of both ...click for details

Lacquer Bowl with incised gold leaf decoration Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Lacquer: Pre 1920 item# 531212
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This bowl, dating to the beginning of the 20th century, is a wonderful example of the Burmese schwezawa technique of gold leaf decoration. Featuring the animals of the Burmese zodiac as well as Nats (gaurdian spirits somewhat analagous to a combination of saint and fairy) as the central motif, with geometric and floral themes. The foliage at the top is known as chu-pan. The animals featured in the cells are emblematic of 8 planets in the Burmese zodiac, frequently also placed strategically aro ...click for details

Large Shan Buddha Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Pre 1900 item# 531206
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A very large 19th century dry lacquer Buddha with gold leaf. In good condition, it has a minor crack to the left rear, just behind the lower arm, and the hair has been redone sometime in the last 50 years. It is very uncommon to find one at this size, particularly with such a pleasing aspect and in such wonderful condition. Approximately 61" (70" with finial)x38"x26"

Khmer Relief Sculpture in sandstone Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Pre 1492 item# 419135
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This Khmer sandstone relief, dating to between the 13th and 14th century, features virtually identical images on both sides. It is similar in style to the Bodhisattvas one sees from Thailand of the same period (late Lopburi), which also reflected the combination of Khmer and indegenous influences. From Vietnam, this piece is approximately 56 cm. high, 34.5 cm. wide, and 13 cm deep (including base in height only. Base is 10 cm. high, 47cm wide, 26 deep.)

Large Sandstone Muchalinda Buddha, 16th to 17th c. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Pre 1700 item# 418030
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The facial features of this Buddha show the Malayo-Polynesian heritage of its origin, the Cham people of Vietnam. Dating probably to the 16th to 17th century, the Khmer influences seen in the form and in the jewelry are hallmarks of the time when the two shared cultural influence. The History of the Cham help to date this piece. The kingdom of Champa was a major power in the region until their defeat by the Vietname ...click for details

Pair of lacquer ceremonial rice vessels, Burma Catalogue: Archives: Pre 1920 item# 353514
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Approximately 42 cm. high, 41cm. in diameter, each This pair of pyi-daung are a fabulous example ofthe Yun technique of incised lacquerware. Meant to be strung on bamboo poles to carry rice to the monastary. The motif of the incised decoration is that of Let-taik let-kya, and involves characters and themes from the Burmese version of the Ramayana.

Museum quality Shan style image of the Buddha, Burma Catalogue: Archives: Pre 1837 VR item# 319611
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This is probably our favorite Buddha image. Very unusual in its ribbon like treatment of the robing and the high two tiered effect to its ushnisha. Approximately 25 inches by 14 inches by 8 inches, late 18th to early 19th century. Though rarely complete due to their fragility, Buddhas made of dry lacquer otherwise tend not to age as obviou ...click for details

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