A dragon’s mouth holds the flame in this 19th century bronze oil lamp from Ceylon. The dragon head and lamp base, cast as a separate unit, screw off the top tiered part of the lamp, which is hollow to hold the oil (see photo enlargement #3). The oil flows down through the dragon head to feed a wick threaded into the mouth. A heavy chain cast in double links is attached to a loop at the top of the lamp, allowing it to be used either as a hanging or a standing piece (see photo enlargement #6)...

Seven images of Ganesh, the happy rotund god revered by Hindus, Buddhists and Janists, are embossed on the seven sterling silver plates that form this early 20th century necklace. The necklace originated in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, and has a silver content of 92.5 percent and a weight of 85 grams...

This ritual object forms a pair with item 1020164. This is the male part and used for fire rituals (homa or havan).

This large spoon forms a pair with item 1020166. The material is copper and silver. This is the female part. Is used for fire rituals (homa or havan). In good condition.

Large well cast South Indian Hindu temple bronze of an unidentified deity, avatar or guru. The bronze is cast in three separate parts; base, figure and aureole. The bronze probably dates to the late 19th to early 20th century and measures 12 ½ inches in height, the square base measuring 5 ½ x 5 ½, the piece has a fine coffee colored patina. There is a soldered repair to the top of the aureole visible in the pictures.

Antique temple statues from India. Height 78cm and 24 cm wide

Conch shell with detailed decorations (auspicious symbols) in bronze on copper With turquoise and blood coral.In excellent condition. Measurements: 34 / 24cm. Weight 2000 grams.

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...

Small 19th century Tibetan Thangka painting depicting Simhanada Lokesvara seated on his lion. This form of Avalokitesvara was considered to be especially efficacious in fighting disease especially leprosy. The painting has the usual wear and paint loss & measures 15 x 11 cm.

Two very animated Tibetan bronzes of dancing animal headed Daka (male Dakini) with their Prajna’s (Wisdoms), probably dating to the late 19th century and though different clearly originate from the same cultural matrix. The males hold a Vajra and ghanta (bell) and the females skull cup and chopper. The bronzes measure just over 5 and 5 ½ inches respectively.

Long Chinese/Tibetan rug, made of wool, woven with design of 5 dragons and swirling clouds on rust color ground, circa first quarter of 20th century. Size: 181" long x 32" wide

Exquisite little oil lamp in the form of an Indian goddess holding a lamp known as DEEP-LAKSHMI. It measures only 2 ¾ inches in height and the detail in the casting is wonderful, beautiful patina with signs of use. Probably 18th or 19th century

Originally part of a full sized Tibetan adult costume, this piece was cut down to complete a childs festival costume. Decorated with turquoise, coins, tassels and silver ornaments, this type of textile accessory would often be attached to the elaborate headdress or hat and drape down the back to complete the wearers costume. The Tibetan people are not wastefull and items of festival garments in any condition are hard to acquire. I have had it hanging on my wall for a number of years...

This mystical monogram consists of seven syllables (Lantsa characters), moon, sun and flame, together the all-powerful ten (Kalachakra mantra). The symbolism is very complex and profound. 22kt. gold with ruby. 3.6 / 1.6 cm. Handmade.

Nepalese Rai Tribe Mask with Pigment. 10.75 inches, 27.5 cm.

Nepalese Middle Hills Mask with a Third Eye. 10.75 inches, 27.5 cm.

Nepalese Middle Hills Joker Mask. 9.25 inches 23.5 cm.

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