Late 18th to early 19th century Sino-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 5 prongs on each end - one at the center, and four at the cardinal directions - symbolizing five cosmic Buddhas. The globe in the middle is considered to be the power center of the implement, on either side of the globe there are stylized lotus petals. The four prongs of the card ...click for details
Late 18th to early 19th century Sino-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 5 prongs on each end - one at the center, and four at the cardinal directions - symbolizing five cosmic Buddhas. The globe in the middle is considered to be the power center of the implement, on either side of the globe there are stylized lotus petals. The four prongs of the card ...click for details
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 1/2 inches.
Late 18th to 19th century Tibetan seal made out of iron which is traditionally believed to be of meteorite origin. Stupa shaped finial, very clear seal carving in a shape of dharmachakra - the Wheel of the Buddhist Law. Perforation in the middle for hanging, traces of red seal paste in the grooves of the seal, wonderful patina from handling. Height 1 11/16 inches.
Late 18th to 19th century Tibetan seal made out of iron which is traditionally believed to be of meteorite origin. 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 bronze seal, seal surface carved with a canopy - one of the Eight Buddhist Emblems. Stupa shaped finial, nicely incised scrolling 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 1/2 inches.
Late 18th to early 19c century votive Indian bronze sculpture of Balakrishna (dancing baby Krishna) with the right leg raised, holding a butter ball in his right hand, and his left arm outstretched. It is rather unusual to see this image without a snake support for its right foot. Excellent casting and detailing - see his jewelry and face. Great dynamic posture, wonderful patina overall. Height 2 3/16 inches.
19th century Indian bronze votive sculpture of Rukmini - a consort of Vitthali, who is regarded as a form of Vishnu or Krishna. His name means “standing on a brick”, he is usually shown in characteristic stance with his hands on his hips, he is also known as Vithoba or Panduranga, and is worshipped in particular in Pandharpur, not far from Bombay. She is shown with the same hand positioning, very good casting and sharp detailing - see her jewelry. Wonderful devotional wear, pleasant patina, trac ...click for details
Late 18th century small Indian bronze votive sculpture of Vitthali, regarded as a form of Vishnu or Krishna. His name means “standing on a brick”, he is in his characteristic stance with his hands on his hips and holding a conch shell in his left hand. He is also known as Vithoba or Panduranga, and is worshipped in particular in Pandharpur, not far from Bombay. Cast in the state of Maharashtra, sharp detailing, wonderful devotional wear, very pleasant patina. Traces of sandalwood paste used duri ...click for details
Early 19th century small Indian bronze votive sculpture of standing Garuda holding his hands in front of him in praying attitude (anjali mudra indicating total devotion). Cast in the state of Karnataka. Garuda, being the mount of Vishnu, is regarded as representing essential qualities of the deity in animal form, and was worshipped as deity itself. He is present in both Hindu and Buddhist tradition, and usually has a body of a human, with a beak of a crow and wings. Very nice casting, pleasant d ...click for details
