Antique Nepalese Kothimora Kukri Dagger, c. 1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #770825

Lovely Nepalese kukri (khukuri) dagger with horn and metal hilt, and heavily ornamented sheath. The sheath may have originally housed another blade, but they fit well. The sheath is a Kothimora style presentation piece, with silver repousse panels, gold washed panels, red velvet, inlaid stones, and a woven silver chain. Small leather sheath on the back, but missing the side knives. Circa 1900 The Kukri measuring 27cm overall, along the outside curve.

Large Antique Festival Parade Drum from Nepal

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #768862
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This old drum from Nepal was used for festival and carried in parades. The man would use the left hand to hold the drum by the handmade ropes across the back of the drum. He would use the right hand to strike the drum skin. The chains and metal bits hanging from the bottom would add an extra "jangle" sound while drum moving. Clearly made as folk art instrument, the drum is somewhat out of round and about 18" at the widest diameter.

Nepal Shiva temple strut Kathmandu Valley ca. 16th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1700: item #768843

A Nepalese wooden temple strut with a four-armed Shiva standing on Nandi under what is possibly the wish-fulfilling tree (kalpavriksa), below the Nandi a beautiful carved Lotus base under which we see a scene from the Tantric Buddhism: a man and woman making love. H: 109 cm.

18c Tibetan bronze VAJRA Buddhist thunderbolt

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1800: item #767272

18th century (could be earlier) Tibetan bronze vajra - the primary symbol and ritual implement in Tantric Buddhism. It symbolizes the essence of esoteric practices and the perfected state of reality. This vajra has 9 prongs on each end - one at the center and four at the cardinal directions symbolizing five cosmic Buddhas, with the four intercardinal prongs symbolizing four consorts of the directional Buddhas. It also symbolizes the nine vehicles or yanas, and all other groups of eight surroundi... Click for details

Antique Tibetan Painted Chest

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #765672

Beautiful Tibetan storage chest, painted with sacred Buddhist symbols on lotus blossoms, 2 large compartments (top and bottom), sides and top natural color rustic wood, 19th century. Size: 38" high x 51 1/2" wide x 17 5/8" deep.

Nepal wine container ewer bronze 19th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #764717

Fine Nepalese wine ewer made of bronze. Decorated with lotus leaves and other small nice embossments. Good shape. Early to mid 19th c. Condition is good, no dents, but of course traces of use. The jar is made in two pieces and assembled on the thinnest place on the spout. H: 26 cm

Antique Tibetan belt ornament Hook with Coral Beads

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1910: item #761306
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Hanging from the belt on a leather strap, the stylized milking hook was the essential item of ornamentation for any Tibetan woman properly dressed for a festival. Surrounding the hook surface is a heavy etched silver band. The bronze/brass hook has is etched with markings and is inset with 5 large coral beads, each set in a silver bezel. The original leather strap shows lots of wear.

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19th C Tibetan copper alloy statue of Maitreya

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760104
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This special four-armed statue is from Tibet. It is in good condition with some wear. Height: 46 cm, Weight: 12 kg.

19th Century bronze statue of Green Tara

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760101
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This statue is from west Tibet. It has an elaborate three story pedestal and a magnificent back. The eyes and mouth are inlaid with silver and copper. It is in good condition for its age. Height: 39 cm Weight: 5 kg

19th Century bronze alloy statue of White Tara

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760099
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This statue is from west Tibet. The eyes, mouth and some other parts of the statue are inlaid with silver and copper. The back is carved with a foliage design. It is in good condition for its age but sadly one stem is broken. Height: 27 cm Weight: 3.5 kg