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 | Antique Tibetan painted wood image of Green Tara Bodhisattva |
 | Fine quality Ohi Ware Macha bowl by Yoshio Iwamura |
 | A Pair Antique Kashmir Gilt Copper Jars with Enamel, India 19th C. |
 | Large Elaborate Coral Beaded Tibetan Collar Breastplate |
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 | A Poem Inscribed Tea Bowl by Buddhist Nun Rengetsu (1791-1875) |
 | Utamaro Kitagawa - Twelve Courtesans of the Ogiya - 1806 Rare |
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1437101
(stock #1-1235)
Finely cast statue of Green Tara, of typical Newari style, wearing diadem and dhoti, sitting on a double lotus throne, a lotus flower on each shoulder, her left hand in "vitarka mudra", her right hand in "varada mudra", her right foot resting on a lotus flower protruding from the throne. Gilt bronze. Nepal, late Malla period, 16th century. Height: 8.3 cm. Gilding partly missing on some areas, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1437522
(stock #1-1237)
Finely cast statue of Bodhidsattva Vajradhara, of typical Newari style, wearing diadem, necklace and dhoti, sitting on a double lotus throne,hands crossed on his breast, his left hand holding the bell, his right hand holding the vajra. Gilt bronze. Nepal, late Malla period, 16th century. Height: 7.2 cm. Gilding partly missing on some areas, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
item #1437765
Zentner Collection
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Antique Tibetan broach with figures of the Lord Vishnu astride the anthropomorphic form of Garuda, his vehicle mount (vahana). Made of metal filagree and inlaid with coral, shell, turquoise, and red and blue carved glass.
Age: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 2 1/8" wide
Age: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 2 1/8" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920
item #1439598
Zentner Collection
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Antique Tibetan tall bronze butter lamp for a Buddhist altar. Traditionally, the butter lamp would burn ghee. The light of the flame of the butter lamp represents the "wisdom of the awakened mind" and helps to "dispel the darkness of delusion". Most Tibetan household and temple altar displays include a butter lamp. This tall lamp resembles a multi tiered lotus blossom with decorative granulation on the edges...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1439602
Zentner Collection
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Antique Tibetan tall bronze butter lamp for a Buddhist altar. Traditionally, the butter lamp would burn ghee. The light of the flame of the butter lamp represents the "wisdom of the awakened mind" and helps to "dispel the darkness of delusion". Most Tibetan household and temple altar displays include a butter lamp. This tall lamp resembles a multi tiered lotus blossom with decorative granulation on the edges...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR
item #1441965
(stock #1-1248)
Embossed gilt copper plate, with fine details, representing a snarling snow lion, standing. Two small copper rivets above the back of the lion. Tibet, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 7 cm. Length: 8.3 cm. The plate is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Very good condition. Collected in Nepal in 1978.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #1442093
(stock #1-1250)
Statue of a standing guardian lion, cast in the typical style of Newar statuary. Bronze, dark green patina with reddish areas. Nepal, 18th century. Height: 8 cm. Length: 8 cm. Old accident on the tail, otherwise very good condition.
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HOG HUNTING IN LOWER BENGAL
Illustrated by Percy Carpenter
Published: Day &Son Dec2nd 1861
8 coloured lithographs each with descriptive text
Now separated, missing plate 1 and its text.
Bases trimmed, damp stains to one edge, some retouching to base of plate 4. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1451037
Zentner Collection
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Antique Tibetan damaru, double skull drum traditionally for tantric ceremonies and meditation. Made in the joining of a male and a female cranium inside of which is usually inscribed with the corresponding male or female mantra. In this case, the two sides are attached with ornate silver repouse bands of scrolling vines and Buddhist symbols. In the center, a handle is attached to a band of silver that is inlaid with turquoise and coral and fitted with two drum beaters on the end of chords...
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Antique Indian miniature painting of Radha and Krishna in the garden. Best known for their love to each other, the God Krishna and his true love, the Goddess Radha are two of the most adored deities in Hinduism. While strolling the hills, Krishna often played his flute for the grazing cows. A young and beautiful gopi (caretaker of cows) heard his flute and the two fell in love. In this painting we see the young couple flanked on either side by two attendant girls...
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Antique Indian miniature painting of Adharanishvara, the combination of the God Shiva and his consort Parvati in one body. The half male, half female represents the union of opposites, the universal principles: masculine, Purusha and feminine, Prakriti. In this painting, Parvati is easily identified by her beauty and crown. Shiva is identified by the snake the encircle both their neck, his tiger cloth, and his long hair which is secured on top of his head...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1454058
Zentner Collection
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Unusual antique Tibetan gau ghao (gao). Used as a portable shrine that hangs around the neck, a gao is usually a box filled with prayers written on cloth around a central deity visible through a window. This gao is flat but it is similar to the traditional gao in that it has a central deity and a window cut out of leather...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #1455839
(stock #0517)
Momoyama Gallery
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Antique 17th century Tibet Bronze Amoghasiddhi Buddha Statue, mounted on wooden stand...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #1456029
(stock #0518)
Momoyama Gallery
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Very fine Tibetan Bronze Buddha Vajrasattva on wooden pedestal, 17th. century or older.
The right hand holding a vajra vertical in front of his heart center, the lowered left holding a bell. Seated in dhyana-asana. Powerful body and meek facial expression. Wearing a multi-leaved crown as well as the jewelry and clothes of an enlightened Buddhist Bodhisattva. The bell was separately casted. Bottom covered with consecration plate. Slight signs of age...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1456045
(stock #0520)
Momoyama Gallery
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Extraordinary Vajradhara Buddha Bronze Statue from Nepal. It was made in the late 19th cent...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1700
item #1456623
(stock #1-1281)
Statue of Hindu goddess Durga, standing on a circular base, with her multiple arms, killing the demons. Bronze, with fine age patina. India, 15th/16th century. Height: 10.2 cm. Right hand missing, abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1900
item #1456790
(stock #0523)
Momoyama Gallery
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Antique Amitayus Bronze Buddha, 150 years old from North India.
The Buddha of immeasurable life
Amitayus is considered the giver of a long life and in Buddhismus embodies a crowned and dignified Buddha from the lotus family.
He is depicted meditating on the lotus seat and holding his hands in the gesture of equanimity. In many depictions he holds an ambrosia vase in his hands filled with the nectar of longevity and immortality. This gives him the venerability and maj...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #1458087
(stock #0532)
Momoyama Gallery
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What an amazing statue: early 18th century Tibetan Maitreya Buddha made of high class purple bronze, very impressing with 40 cm (15,8'') height and a almost 11 kg.
Smooth surface, wonderful and exquisite carving. Very fine antique condition with no repairs.
Maitreya, in Buddhist tradition, the future Buddha, presently a bodhisattva residing in the Tushita heaven, who will descend to earth to preach anew the dharma ('law') when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have complet...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR
item #1459434
(stock #1-1299)
One point vajra, which belonged to a lower rank Buddhist lama. Bronze, with two old textile wrappings to protect fingers against the power of the thunderbolt. Tibet, early 19th century. Length: 21.5 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1461615
Zentner Collection
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Antique Tibetan kangling, a trumpet made for use in Buddhist chöd rituals and funerals. The kangling was played by the practitioner as an act of fearlessness and compassion, drawing out the hungry spirits so that they may have their suffering relieved. Kangling, which literally translates as "leg flute", were traditionally made of either a human tibia or femur and preferably that of a criminal or someone who died a violent death. The leg bone of a respected teacher was also acceptable. ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1461617
Zentner Collection
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Tibetan antique set of 3 heads from a khatvanga ritual staff. The Tantric (esoteric) Buddhist ceremonial staff would have been held by an advanced practitioner during ceremonies and was a sacred object assisting in the rule over subtle bodies of energy. The three human heads (fresh, dried and bare skull), which once adorned the top of the staff in a stacked position, represent the 3 poisons of lust, hate and delusion. These skulls are made of gilt copper repoussé and strung with cotton clot...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1462739
(stock #8206)
C.P.Sheffield
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A Miniature Tsakli of Vajrabhairava.
Painted on cotton.
Buriatia 19thC.
Size; 12.5 x 9.5 cm.
Condition; very light wear.
Tsakli are miniature paintings which are used in various Buddhist rituals.
Provenance; this Tsakli was included in the exhibition 'Art of Buriatia, Buddhist Icons from Southern Siberia' held at Spink in December 1996, No 32.
Buriatia lies predominately to the east of Lake Baikal in Southern Siberia and above Mongolia.
The traditional religion was Shaman...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Kashmir : Pre 1900
item #1462895
(stock #6306)
C.P.Sheffield
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A Baluchi Shield.
The small hide covered shield embellished with numerous decorated brass mounts.
The reverse with four iron rings.
Baluchistan 19thC.
Diameter: 11.1/4" (28.7 cm).
Condition: very good, some degradation to the hide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR
item #1464564
(stock #0710A)
Oldbailey Antiques
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This very well cast bronze dates most likely to the early to mid-18th century, although I have conservatively dated it slightly later for the listing. The piece depicts a seated lama and measures 4" (10cm) in height. The base is sealed with a double-dorje plate; there appears to be consecration inside. In excellent condition free of any repair. Pieces such as this have fairly well vanished from the market, as those of you who collect in this area are undoubtedly aware. Here is a chance to acquir...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1465581
(stock #1-1323)
Rare plate decorated with a relief design representing two intertwined Citipati dancing together on a lotus. Gilt copper, fine patina. Tibet, 19th century. Height: 39.4 cm. Very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1837 VR
item #1468397
(stock #1-1329)
Wooden ornament, carved in relief on wood, representing Hindu god Kartikeya, with six heads, holding a spear in his right hand, riding his peacock, in a niche, flanked by two other niches in which are shown his two wives, Devasena and Valli. The two other niches are surmounted each by a kala makara (dragon) head. The whole scene is resting on two feet, each decorated in relief with a foliage design. India, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 49 cm. Slight abrasion due to age, chip on top, other...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1837 VR
item #1468403
(stock #1-1330)
Very rare and old mask, finely carved to represent Hanuman, half monkey half god, the deified hero of the famous Ramayana epic, with a vivid expression. Wood, with remnants of polychromy. Bhutan/Arunchal Pradesh, early 19th century. Height: 20.8 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Old insect infestation (no more danger), small crack at chin level, otherwise good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #1468502
(stock #1022B)
Oldbailey Antiques
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This is a large, early and powerful Tibetan copper repousse head. The piece is adorned with a crown of five skulls surrounded by flames.There is some very minor damage to the figure's left ear, a split, visible in the photos. Two of the crowns have lost their finial, again visible in the photos. The piece is substantial, sitting a generous 5-3/4" in height. The piece was most probably surmounted by a flame(?), now also missing. Dating to no later than the early 18th century, and most probably ea...
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Large Indian Tantric painting on cotton showing a yogi with both hands raised his body with 5 chakras. Extensive text inscriptions. Minor tears, bottom edge frayed.
Undated, estimated to be late 19th early 20th cent.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #1469147
(stock #0567)
Momoyama Gallery
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What an amazing statue: early 18th century four-armed Avalokiteshvara purple bronze Buddha, the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion.
The statue is made of high class purple bronze, with rests of gilt and color, very impressing with 51 cm (20'') height and a weight of approx. 10kg.
Spontaneous as a poet’s imagination, or the flow of the waters of a rivulet descending down a mountain peak, there seems to flow in the fluidity of the lines and contours of the statue the com...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1800
item #1470019
(stock #ES1122)
Antique, Indo-Persian, Indian lacquered hide shield Dhal Separ 18th century, Islamic Mughal India.
The shield is of a circular convex form, made of black lacquered buffalo hide, hand-painted in raised gilt polychrome, with four floral sprays pointing towards the center, marked by a round medallion with floral arabesques, surrounded by four gilded solid silver domed bosses with pierced collars.
The upper part is set with a gilded, solid silver, half-moon crescent.
The bottom part is...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1473360
(stock #02032023A)
This is a very finely cast Tibetan bronze fragment dating to the 17th century or possibly earlier. It depicts a wrathful deity, possibly Vajrabhairava, complete with finely modeled skull crown/tiara to the wrathful head. Please have a look at the photos and feel free to ask any questions. the piece measures 2.5" in height (6.25cm), not including the custom base. Exceptionally well cast with very fine detail. Not easy to find these days
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1700
item #1475284
(stock #03152023A)
A large powerful and deep repousse Tibetan piece with features raised almost 5/8", measuring 4-1/4" in height by X 3-3/4" in width. In excellent condition with complete original gilding intact. Minor loss to the flaming aureole. Excellent detail. A substantial early depiction of a great subject.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1477378
A copper alloy standing figure Amoghapasha Lokeshvara,
well cast, six of the eight arms holding attributes, on half lotus base. Nepal, 18th/19th century. 19 cms.
Private UK residence.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800
item #1477799
(stock #1-1347)
Statue of Buddha Amithaba or Amitayus, wearing an unusual diadem, jewelry and dhoti, sitting cross-legged on an elevated throne backed by a flaming mandorla, holding the elixir of immortality in his hands. Bronze, with a fine reddish-green patina. This statue is a Sino-Tibetan work, dating late 18th century/early 19th century. Height: 18.5 cm. Very good condition. Provenance: acquired from a Hong Kong antique dealer in 1978.
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An exceptionally large and attractive Linga / Lingam, depicting the head of Shiva, Gupta period, Madhya Pradesh, 4th.-5th. century AD.
The face of the Hindu god Shiva emerges from this linga, the emblem through which he is most commonly worshiped. Most lingas are non-figural, their abstracted phallic shape alluding to Shiva’s transcendent power and generative energy. Here, Shiva is also represented in anthropomorphic form, manifesting himself to devotees. Shiva’s third eye, placed...
The face of the Hindu god Shiva emerges from this linga, the emblem through which he is most commonly worshiped. Most lingas are non-figural, their abstracted phallic shape alluding to Shiva’s transcendent power and generative energy. Here, Shiva is also represented in anthropomorphic form, manifesting himself to devotees. Shiva’s third eye, placed...
