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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1071095 (stock #70)
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A large Tibetan copper figure of the Green Tara, one of the most popular meditational deities in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon who personifies active compassion. This large (and heavy) ‘bronze’ probably dates to around the late 19th century. The face has been gilded and there are turquoise and coral stones mounted in the headdress and jewelry though these may be later replacements...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1920 item #1069892 (stock #71)
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A Nepalese Buddhist ritual book dating to the late 19th/early 20th century. The book consists of 6 sheets of mulberry paper each folded concertina like into 3 pages. On one side there is the ritual text and on the other 3 painted miniatures of Buddhist tantric deities. I think the book is complete, well at least the front and back sheets are present. The condition is as shown in the pictures and the price reflects this.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800 item #1069716 (stock #70)
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A small 18th century Nepalese copper figure of Amitayus, really very similar to the well known Chinese Qianlong period bronzes. The bronze has a rich chocolate coloured patina with traces of the ritual power applied in worship. There is a Buddhistic swastica engraved on the inside as can be seen in the pictures. The bronze measures just over 3½ inches in height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1069603 (stock #69)
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A finely painted Tibetan Tsakli card dating from the late 19th century depicting a wrathful deity with his prajna. The card measures 5½ by 4¼ inches and is in fair condition with some wear & paintloss. There is a line of script on the reverse.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1069575 (stock #67)
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$175.00
A pair of Thai wooden plaques each seemingly depicting the same mythological figure holding a sword and conch shell. One plaque decorated in traditional Thai gold on black, the other with coloured pigments. The plaques probably date to the 19th century and measure 8 and 7¾ inches in height respectively.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1700 item #1069568 (stock #65)
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$275.00
Bronze Thai Buddha Head from the Ayuthaya period circa 16th century, mounted on a black wooden stand. Head is 3 inches in height, 5¼ inches including stand.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1069563 (stock #66)
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Chakrasamvara, central figure of the Tantra of the same name with his consort Vajravarahi. His name means "Supreme Bliss of the Wheel". Chakrasamvara is a popular figure among Nepalese Buddhists and this bronze was cast in Nepal in the 19th century. It measures 7 inches in height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1069227 (stock #64)
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A group of three related finely painted Tibetan Tsakli cards dating from the late 19th century depicting a white, green and red Dakini. The cards measure 5½ by 4¼ inches and are in excellent condition with only minor wear. There are several lines of script on the reverse of these cards.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1837 VR item #1068950 (stock #61)
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A antique carved gilt lacquered wooden statue of an elderly Buddhist Monk. Aged and worn he dates to the 19th century at the latest, probably much earlier. He measures 8 inches in height.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #1068926 (stock #60)
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A finely painted Tibetan Tsakli card dating from the late 19th century depicting a wrathful deity riding a bull. The card measures 5½ by 4¼ inches and is in excellent condition with only minor wear. There is a line of script on the reverse.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1068854 (stock #59)
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$350.00
A small Chinese Bronze altar piece in the form of an Elephant carrying a vase standing on a lotus base. In Chinese symbolism an Elephant carrying a vase symbolises 'peace and serenity'. This little personification of serenity measures 4¾ inches tall and is quite heavy for his size. Dates to the 19th century.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800 item #1068811 (stock #58)
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$450.00
An unusual Nepalese bronze probably depicting a form of Visvarupa, the cosmic universal form of Krishna. Dating to the 18th century the finely cast multi armed and multi headed deity crouches within a aureole of leaves and flowers. He measures 4½ inches in height. The bronze was originally attached to a large ritual lamp and could use a base though he stands well enough on his own.