Well carved figure of Khyung in Chinese style, possibly a Sino-Tibetan Buddhism objects. The figure wears an ornate garment and the material is exquisitely detailed, decorated with relief patterns carved on the shoulders, knees, chest and garment bottom.
Khyung is an old Tibetan bird-god, associated with the sun. He is represented with the head of mythical khyung bird, which corresponds with the Indian Garuda. ...click for details
A middle – late 19th century Chinese gilt bronze Buddha hand. A very minor repair to one of the nail, apart of this, it is in good condition.
Length: 3 1/2 inch (9cm)
A very rare double side carved walnut wood Bi Xie plaque. One side is Ba Gua and the other side is incantation. ‘Ba Gua’ (literally eight trigram). It is one of the ancient Chinese auguries. These trigrams symbols are used to represent all natural phenomena as described in the ancient Chinese text of divination, Yi Jing (the Book of Changes). Bi Xie in Chinese means to ward off evils. From Shangxi Province, North China.
A very rare Tibetain ritual instrument named dorje. Dorje means "thunderbolt" and it symbolized indestructible and represents masculine. It has the power to cut through illusions and exorcise negative energies. Extremely powerful ritual tools used most often by Tibetan lamas. This important piece is skillfully carved from a solid wood. The patina can demonstrate the age of the piece. It can be dated to middle 19th Century. ...click for details
