Tibetan bronze figure of Tara, goddess of compassion. She is seated on a double lotus base with her right foot extended and resting on a smaller lotus. Her left hand holds the stem of an utpala flower (symbolizing longevity) between her thumb and third finger in Vitarka Mudra or teaching gesture. Her right hand is resting palm up on her knee with just thumb and forefinger touching in Varada Mudra, the gesture of boundless giving. On her right side, blooms a lotus...
Nepal 16-18th C Copper and silver Dipankara Buddha . The sculpture done in a copper alloy with silver inlay to the forehead the palms of the hands as well as the front and back of the skirt. Very well sculpted and cast. Showing extensive signs of use from wear to black altar soot , note the base where the rim edge has nearly worn away the metal slivers used to hold the base plate on...
Antique Tibetan cabinet with 2 large compartments. The entire front of the cabinet is decorated in kyungbur technique (designs and pictures painted in raised lines of a gesso and resin mixture) on a deep red ground. Two large compartments are covered by 8 large panels decorated with phoenixes in medallions of scrolling vines and flowers. The middle four panels open to the compartments. The bottom of the chest has 3 additional stationary panels decorated similarly with flowers...
Tibetan rare antique cast silver Medicine Buddha with sealed copper base. Beautiful rare piece with tiny chunks of un melted copper seen at some surface spots especially at the knee area. Cast silver weighing 198G and is 3.5" tall by 2" wide.
Antique Nepalese Rice Beer vessel with extensively engraved surface. The vase shapes vessel is elaborately cast bronze with nice detail at the neck with the entire body engraved including the interior rim that also includes a temple inscription. Very rare piece and in great condition. Nearly 5 pounds and 13.5" high and 7" diameter.
A collection of 40 different wooden printing blocks from Tibet, Mongolia and Nepal. Many double sided.
Largest 41x18cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. These are NOT Indian textile printing blocks.
Tibetan, colorful with peony and clouds design
Saddle Blanket, wear consistent with age.
Circa 1930s
Dimensions: 45"L 24"H
In Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon (Dzongkha), the time spent in embroidering textiles is considerable and can involve as much as a year for certain ceremonial textiles such as this one with a black background, called a "napsham". Surprisingly, the intricacy of the woven design elements that closely resemble embroidery is created on looms, mostly backstrap looms. This textile measures 97 x 243 cm including the fringes and is embroidered in cotton yarn on a raw silk ground...
A beautiful Wangden carpet from Tibet, made with Yak hair warp with thick wool pile and fringe borders.
Central floral pattern surrounded by a large tridimensional meander pattern.
These kind of carpets were traditionally used in the monasteries to keep warm while sitting during long pujia ceremony in the cold winter. But were also used by wealthy families.
Size: L. 160 x 92 cm; 63 x 36 inch
Early 20th cent...
Small yab yum sculpture of Vajrabhairava and consort, the term yab yum translates as "father, mother" and refers to a male deity in sexual embrace with female consort, circa early 20th century.
Size: 5 1/4" high
Piece #2 Fine Tibetan antique bronze figure with traces of red orange paint. The sculpture shows Vajradhara ( Manjushri), in his tantric aspect in embrace with his consort, Shakti, in a position of sexual union known as Yab-Yum literally Father-Mother in Tibetan and Maithuna in Sanscrit. Size H 4.5" d 2.5" w just under 4"
Rare Yoni Lingam Ceremonial Vessel for Holy Water 17th – 18th Century. Rare Copper Antique Yoni/Shiva Lingam Ceremonial Vessel for Holy Water .This rare tear-shaped vessel has been beautifully forged from hand-beaten copper, and features a centrally placed pointed lingam set within the bowl, with a matching navel underneath with an inscription. This is from Nepal India Himalayan region. Good condition though thee are some dents from age and use.
L 12.75 x W 6 x H 3 inches
18-19th c Himalayan temple used lost wax cast Ganesha oil or butter lamps a matching set , well used and in good condition. Size H 10"W 5"
From West-Nepal comes this spirit figure that served as a protector for villages, bridges and temples.
H. 44 cm. Mid 20th century.
Ex Jean-Marc Desaive, Belgium.
Antique Tibetan Bronze seated Buddha with some gilt areas , the base has its core and appears quite old. There is a unique cut copper pin holding the back piece in place. Size 7" by 4"
A fine and complete set of Tibetan saddle Rugs. The set is composed of a woollen saddle blanket in butterfly shape and a matching saddle seat cover. The central medallion decorated with pair of Snow Lions playing with pearls, beige on red ground; borders with stylised dragons, red and blue on beige borders. Snow Lion is the national emblem of Tibet. Large piece: L. 143 cm x 66 cm; 56 x 26 inches.
Seat: L. 89 x 64 cm; 35 x 25 inches.
Tibet first part of the 20th century...
Himalayan mask carved in relief, with a vivid expression. Wood, with a metal plate on the forehead and the chin to affix animal hair meant to represent the mask hair and beard. Nice age patina. Nepal, early 20th century. Height:29 cm. Very good condition
Tibetan Himalayan Shigatze Wool Rug with two(2) Dragons chasing Flame in cream color 100% wool on cotton backing, bordered with wide floral branches in the separate Cartouches, thick heavy weight, 72"(6') x 36"(3'), owner purchased in Shigatze in Tibet around 1980. Cloth label in the back and in good condition.