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...

Hindu Indian Black stone Mortar Beautiful Shape and Finish , well used but great condition chips as shown. Size 7 3/4"H 2.5"

Antique Indian bronze Ganesha standing on mouse, with nimbus surrounding his figure. Holding axe, golubjub his sweetmeat, on base with sanskrit writing.

Age late 19th century
Size: 5" H x 3" W x 1 1/2" D

Small Indian Jain bronze of a seated Vishnu. His wife, Lakshmi is seated on his left knee. Vishnu hold his attributes, the conch shell in his upper right hand and Sudarshana Chakra (discus) in his upper left. Patina and traces of vermillion pigment. The faces of both deities are smooth from years of reverent handling.

18th century

2 3/4" high x 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/2" deep.

Small Indian Jain bronze depicting the seated figure of Vishnu with Lakshmi seated on his left knee. Lakshmi, the inseparable energy of Vishnu, sits with her right arm around Vishnu's waist. Below him on the rectangular platform is the tiny figure of his vehicle Garuda, identifiable by his tiny but unmistakable wings. Two other smaller figures hold up each of Vishnu's knees.

19th century

Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 2" wide x 1 1/2" deep

Beautiful Hindu marble altar figure of Ganesha -losses as seen in the picture as is usual with 17- 18th c temple -shrine figures.Rare quality piece of Hindu temple art used and worshiped H 6.5" W 10"

18-19thc Hindu shrine figure of Ganesha in white marble, with erosion and mortar remains from being mounted to the altar top. Size H 8" W 5"

Indian 19th c Hindu temple statue of the goddess Durga riding her lion, carved marble with some original paint and some losses as seen in pictures . Size almost 12" h by 8" wide .

Antique Hindu Jain Bronze Figure of a Horse c 1800-1850 , the horse has a peg on his rump where a figure slipped onto . Good worn condition. Size 7" by almost 5"

India 18th c Goa region Christian church Santos figure in wood of St Anthony in multi layered paint with insect damage at base see pictures for condition . Size H 22" W 7"

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"

17-18thc Hindu marble temple statue of Brahma, well worn with a wonderful patina and surface erosion attesting to its age and use. Size H 9" by 5"

Small Indian bronze figure of a standing female deity, most likely the protective Jain Mother Goddess, Ambika. Although it is difficult to tell for sure, the popularity of the Yakshi goddess in Jainism makes it probable. The goddess stands in a very traditional straight pose associated with Jain statues. She holds various attributes in her four arms. Standing on either side are two smaller figures...

Beautiful Hindu marble altar figure of Rama , losses as seen in the picture as is usual with 18- 19th c temple-shrine figures. Some mortar from mounting to altar top . Rare quality piece. H 11" W 6" weight 8 lb

19thc Hindu white marble Temple sculpture of Lord Ganesha, size 9" by 5.2"

Late 19th c Indian hand pounded copper pot with lid and lock nice detail on the lid in as found condition would polish well . Size H 9 " W 7". Three available at the same price piece received may not be the one pictured.

18th-19thc Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers on Camel bone plaque , the couple in Royal attire. good condition some slight scuffing to paint as seen Size H 4" W 1.75"

18-19thc Hindu marble temple statue of Brahma, with a wonderful patina and surface erosion . Size H 11.7" by 6.2"

Nepalese Terai Region Mask with a Third Eye. 9 inches, 23 cm.

Tibetan snuff bottle of flat shape made of silver with a lavish embossed decor representing Tibetan Tantric Budhism deities, fistly Acala, one of the eight Dharmapalas holding a sword in his right hand on one side, and secondly one of the Dakinis on the other side. Each deity is gilt and backed by a flaming aureola surrounded by a floral design. Other parts of the bottle are partly gilt. The bottle also shows coral and turquoise inserts...

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a large and fine vintage Pakistani Bokhara rug using extra fine wool and silk in classic Tekke Gul design, handwoven on a vertical loom with cotton base, using a combination of natural mineral pigments and synthetic dyes in brown, black, taupe, cream, and pale green. Whilst Bokhara rugs are often perceived as utilitarian in nature and not seen as art objects by their makers, this particular rug is of such good quality that the maker decided to sign it...

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a large and fine vintage thangka, either Tibetan or Nepalese, executed in a subdued yet very elegant palette emphasizing substantial gold use, along with blue, coral, gray, brown, taupe, white, and light green, all painted in an unusually meticulous and finely detailed fashion that is almost more like satsuma workmanship than typical thangka painting...

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a fine vintage wool and silk Pakistani Bokhara rug in classic Tekke Gul design, handwoven on a vertical loom with cotton base, using a combination of natural mineral pigments and synthetic dyes. The Tekke Gul motifs as well as various tiers of the border elements, are all outlined in off-white / cream colored silk, a rather elaborate and more complicated execution seen on the higher quality examples...

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a large and elegant hand-etched brass floor lamp from Southern India. The etched designs on this piece are really quite intricate, and it is clear that a tremendous amount of time and handiwork went into the layout and artistry of this piece.

Size and Condition: 71 inches tall (just shy of 6 feet), lampshade is 18 inches in diameter at widest point. The lamp has been fitted with American electrical hardware and is still in good working order...

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a very large teakwood sideboard / buffet from Kerala in Southern India, crafted with old-growth teakwood using carved sunburst motifs for the compartment doors. A very understated yet elegant example featuring large compartments and a large top surface area, making it very functional besides its strong appeal as highly decorative ethnic furniture.

Size and Condition: A large piece at 74 inches wide, 34 inches tall, 23 inches deep...

Nepalese Middle Hills Janus Mask, 13.5 inches, 34 cm.

Painted Tibetan Pig Mask. 13d x 11.5h inches, 33 x 29 cm.

Mushroom masks use the natural form of tree parasitic fungi with minimal modification. Only the openings of the mouth and eyes as well as the nose are the work of the sculptor. They are rarely worn by dancers but more generally hanged inside the house where they will acquire a beautiful black patina of soot. Often the softer part of the interior formed by the spores of the mushroom falls and thus reveals a different color without patina. This one shows a double mouth which can be interpreted...

A stunning pair of Himachal Pradesh bracelets with double Makara heads. Made of high grade silver (acid tested) with details in green and blue enamel. Finely engraved details. Inner size: 5,5 x 4 cm. Outer size 7,3 x 5,5 cm. Weight 361 gr. Very good condition. Provenance: Collection Baobab, Amsterdam, collected in situ in the 1980’s. Private collection Amsterdam.

Mask used for household protection against evil spirits, with an unusual elongated form. Wood, age patina. Nepal, Gurung ethnic group, first half of 20th century. Height: 32.8 cm. Mounted on a custom stand. Some abrasion, otherwise very good condition.

Part 2 (showing 9) of a large collection of 15 different Himalayan wooden printing blocks from Tibet/Nepal. all good condition, undated, estimated to be early to mid 20th century. One showing Nepalese wax export stamp. Unpacked weight 10 kilos, contact me to discuss shipping options.Sizes in cm: 39x16 46x9 44x8 46x9 43x9 43x12 52x12 35x18 41x19 42x22 37x10 48x18 52x6 36x14 25x20 (double sided).

Bi faced "ghurra" (churning rod holder) finely carved to represent a back to back, squatting, human couple, man opposite woman. Wood, with nice dark brown glossy patina. The ghurra was carved in Nepal, and is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Its height (without the stand) is 22.7 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: The ghurra is a tool which has been used for centuries by Nepali people for churning milk into butter...

A mask with a minimal design made with aluminum with a cloth protection , close to the so called Siberian style, H 24 cm , W 22 cm More information on request

This large size phur-bu shows twin horsemen, height riders 20 cm, nice encrusted patina , indicating a good age at least mdi 20Th,, overall size 40 cm. More information on local origin, Presented on metal stand

Rare statue of a sitting female protector, her hands in praying posture. Eroded wood, fine patina. Nepal, mid 20th C. Height: 34 cm. Very good condition. NOTE: collected in 1974 by its former owner.

Important and rare mask carved in wood fungus, of the tinder fungus type (fomes fomentarius), of rounded triangular form, with perforated oval eyes, incised mouth and nose in relief, probably added. Length: 30 cm. Height: 18.7 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. NOTE: the tinder fungus is a parasite which grows particularly on the birch tree. This tree is highly venerated by numerous cultures with a shamanic tradition, because it is supposed to harbor deities...