Antique thangka Kubera

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #302281
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Circa 19th century thangka in cotton of Kubera, most likely from Tibet. The central deity depicted is the dark green wealth-granting deity, Kubera, wearing a hat with four flaglets, and holding a flaming sword with his right hand and a mongoose with his left. He has blue eyes, red curly beard, and wears a suit streaked with gold. He rides on a green horse in front of a shrine with a gold-lined facade. At the top of the painting is probably Palden Lhamo, astride her red mule. Four other deities ... Click for details

Antique thangka Mahakala early 1900.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1920: item #301773
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Circa early 20th century cotton thangka of the six-armed Mahakala, probably from eastern Tibet. The central deity depicted is the dark blue-black Mahakala, stepping on the elephant headed god, white Ganesh in green shorts. Mahakala has three fierce eyes, a five-skull crown and a gaping mouth with fangs. His greenish hair stand on ends. His central right hand holds a kartrrka (knife-cutter) and the central left hand, a skull cup filled with blood. His other hands hold a hand drum, rosary of skull... Click for details

Antique thangka Longevity Man early 1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1920: item #301763
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Early 20th century cotton thangka of the Longevity Man, from Mongolia. The central figure is the Longevity Man, meditating inside a cave, his right hand holding mala prayer beads and his left hand, a long walking stick with a bundle of sutra hanging on it. His head is balding; his white beard is long and his long white brows are drooping. He is at one with nature, with two deer and two cranes, also symbols of longevity, walking in front of him. His clothing is drawn with gold swirls, and the blu... Click for details

Antique mandala thangka Avalokiteshvara

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #301235
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Circa 19th century, probably earlier, mandala of multi-armed Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, painted on cotton in either Nepal or Tibet. Avalokiteshvara is in the center of the mandala, with many arms holding different implements, and eleven heads, the topmost of which is Amitabha. His main hands are folded on his chest. Six bodhisattvas reside in lotus petals in the next circle of the mandala. On top are the five celestial buddhas, each of a different color.On each side near the... Click for details

Manjushree Tibetan Thangka c 17/18th Nicely Mounted

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1700: item #300404
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A very nicely painted small thangka from the late 17th or early 18th century. Manjushree sits contemplatively above a simple landscape of trees, water, and rocky cliffs characteristic of many thangkas of this period.

The size including the original brocade mounting is 14" x 26-1/2". The painting itself is 8-1/2 by 11-1/2". The reverse (see photo 6) is inscribed and signed with three fingerprints. ... Click for details

Tibetan Prayer Wheel: Copper and Brass

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1920: item #299230
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A hefty, good-sized prayer wheel in good working order. The weight is an old, very worn and broken bell. Nice patina.

15-1/2" from end of handle to finial, 4" diameter copper wheel bound with brass. A piece of very worn conch shell aids in spinning. Good condition.

Early Tibetan Wooden Statue Stand and Back

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1700: item #299190
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This is a very early piece, stylistically similar to sutra covers dating to the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. We believe that this dates from the same period.

The base measures 9-1/2" (W) x 7"(Depth) x 4" height and with the back the piece is 16-1/2 high. The condition of the carving is good. The bottom of the base was split some considerable time ago and was reinforced with an additional thin piece of wood, ... Click for details

Tsampa Bowl Tibet Burl Wood

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #298737
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Burl wood is especially favored by Tibetans for their tsampa bowls. This one is especially well-figured.

It is especially difficult to assign a date to an items whose form has been so consistent for generations. We've dated this to "pre 1900" but it is likely very much older.

10-1/2 inches in diameter and 7-1/2 inches in height. ... Click for details

Carved Wooden Horse and Rider, Nepal

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #298721
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A decorative piece from a marriage cart used by the Tharu people of southern Nepal.

It measures 10-1/2" by 7-1/2" in height. Right ear of horse is chipped, otherwise wood is in good condition, chipped and abraded paint surface.

Embroidered Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Crown Ringga

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1800: item #298716
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Ringas come in many styles and qualities. This embroidered one is of a quality not often found. Dating from the 18th century it might have been made in China for the Tibetan market or in Tibet itself. Ringas like this were often displayed on statues rather than having been used by lamas. That might account for the excellent condition.

For comparison see plate 73 from Treasures of Tibetan Art from the Newark Museum.... Click for details