DESCRIPTION: For centuries a common mode of transportation for the wealthy throughout Asia was the palanquin, also called a “palki” in India. These sedan chairs were built to carry one or more persons in an enclosed box or litter which was fitted with long poles. These poles were then supported by hand or on the shoulders of two or more men who carried the palanquin through busy city streets while the occupants rode in comfort. These palki ranged from quite simple to the large, elaborate, an... Click for details
DESCRIPTION: For centuries a common mode of transportation for the wealthy throughout Asia was the palanquin, also called a “palki” in India. These sedan chairs were built to carry one or more persons in an enclosed box or litter which was fitted with long poles. These poles were then supported by hand or on the shoulders of two or more men who carried the palanquin through busy city streets while the occupants rode in comfort. These palki ranged from quite simple to the large, elaborate, an... Click for details
An ivory miniature of Emperor Akbar in a "Delhi shellac" frame.According to some recent research, this type of image with its exaggerated facial features was made for the Mughal Court rather than export European taste- a kind of retrospective nostalgic homage to the earlier and more glorious times. It is finely detailed and enhanced with gilt touches. The equally unusually frame is made from walnut and coated with black "Delhi shellac", a technique which was employed in the making of games and t... Click for details
Stunning Tibetan Painting of the Protector Mahakala. In his right hand is a vajra chopper and in his left hand is the heart of a vanquished enemy. Mahakala is the fierce manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of absolute compassion, and the primary Dharmapala, or "Dharma protector" in Tantric Buddhism. Mahakala's name translates as the "Great Black," one, or "Great Time." The latter is a reference to the deity's ability to transcend all time. He is worshiped as a protector of the enti... Click for details
Painted and carved Mongolian side table with 3 drawers, lovely distressed painted details with flowers and birds, 100 years old.
Size: 33" high x 65 3/4" wide x 11 1/2" deep.
An Anglo-Indian ivory veneered sewing box from the Visagapatam region, it is an imposing example of the restrained Neoclassical taste of Georgian England made by the excellent craftsmen of East coast India.The body is of sandalwood and the veneer is decorated with the typical black pen incised decoration of Greek key fret pattern ; the central vignette bearing entwined initials. The interior has several covered and open compartments with its accessories, the tray lifts up to reveal a vacant cha... Click for details
A Tibetan Gau Portable Shrine. About 5.5"H x 4.5"W x 3"D. A small Tara sit behind a small glass. The Buddha is inside the copper with a silver repousse front panel with a small window to the interior. Inside are several pieces of fabric printed with blessings. The shrine is encased in a pouch made to fit with a belt for carrying, in a brocaded material with machine quilting.
Charm boxes or gau are worn by Buddhist people living in other central Asian countries as well. Traditionally, these po... Click for details
Antique Tibetan thangka painting of and eleven headed, thousand armed bodhisatva Avalokiteshvara, wonderful details especially on hands each of which has an eye in it's palm, Avalokiteshvara stands surrounded by celestial beings with a palace in the background, painted in mineral colors on cotton, mounted with colorful silk brocade, late 19th/early 20th century. Overall Size 27" x 43" - Image Size 15" x24"
Total size: 44" high x 28" wide
Size of art: 23 1/4" high x 15 1/4" wide
