Good size 19th century (can be earlier) Tibetan turned burl wood dish / stand with massive high foot for temple offerings. Very nicely turned, in great shape, usual burl wood blemishes, fantastic dark patina on beautiful wood. Very pleasant piece with wonderful feel of age. Diameter 6 1/2 inches, height 3 5/8 inches.
18th century or earlier (could be as early as 17th century) Tibetan double seal made out of iron which is traditionally believed to be of meteorite origin. Nicely carved seal surfaces on both ends - one round, one square, traces of red seal paste in the grooves. Perforation in the middle for hanging, wonderful patina from handling. Length 2 1/4 inches.
Late 18th to 19th century Tibetan seal made out of iron which is traditionally believed to be of meteorite origin. Stupa shaped finial, nicely incised geometric patterns around the body, very clear seal carving. Perforation in the middle for hanging, traces of red seal paste in the grooves of the seal, wonderful patina from handling. Height 1 7/16 inches.
Late 18th to 19th century Tibetan seal made out of white bronze. Stupa shaped finial with scrolling leaves design, very clear seal carving in double vajra shape. Perforation in the middle for hanging, traces of red seal paste in the grooves of the seal, wonderful patina from handling. Height 1 7/16 inches.
19th century Tibetan / Nepalese bronze amulet - thogchag - cast as a figure of Monkey God Hanuman with a club in his hand. Served as a protective talisman, and was worn in a pouch close to the body, or used in a household altar. Excellent patina from wear, dust in crevices. Height 1 7/16 inches.
19th century Tibetan / Nepalese bronze amulet - thogchag - cast as a figure of Amitayus (Boddhisattva of infinite life) identified by the vase in his hand. Served as a protective talisman, and was worn in a pouch close to the body, or used in a household altar. Excellent patina from wear, dust in crevices. Height 1 7/16 inches.
15/16th century small Indian bronze votive sculpture of standing 4-armed Bhairava (an aspect of Shiva as a guardian) accompanied by his vehicle, a dog. Rare icon. Cast in Southern India, Vijayanagar period, 15/16th century. Delicate casting, beautiful devotional wear, excellent patina. Height 1 9/16 inches.
15/16th century small Indian bronze votive sculpture of the Vaishnava saint Vedanta Desika (1269-1370), writer and philosopher, and one of the greatest successors of Ramanuja. Cast in Southern India, Vijayanagar period, 15/16th century. Delicate casting (see the detailing of face and his right hand in vitarka mudra), characteristic hat with spiral arrangement on the back, beautiful patina. Height 1 1/4 inches.
Rather rare 18th century Indian bronze votive sculpture of Shatrughna with his raised right hand holding a flywhisk. Rare icon. Shatrughna was half-brother of Rama (they shared Dasharatha as father), and thus also inherited Vishnu’s divinity. Excellent casting and detailing, great patina, beautifully worn on the face as to be expected on a 200 year old devotional piece. Height 3 1/16 inches.
18th century Indian bronze sculpture depicting the mother goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon, with her vehicle - a roaring lion - under her right foot, cast in Karnataka state. Durga is the most powerful female deity in the Hindu pantheon. She has a spear in one front hand, and is grabbing the hair of Buffalo Demon Mahishasura with the other. In her rear hands Durga holds various weapons symbolic of the attributes of all the gods given to her to slay the demon. Great bronze with wonderful c ...click for details
