Torso of Eleven-headed Avalokitesvara in ZITAN

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #1125641
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A torso of the Eleven-headed Avalokitesvara (Ekadasamukha) made of one single piece of purplish zitan. Very fine details despite wear. Not mounted. Tibet, 16–17th cent. H 23 cm. Condition: Much wear and losses.

Pair of Antique Gilt Copper Repouse Himalayan Snowlions

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1125260

Beautiful antique pair of gilt copper repouse snow lions, nice patina and traces of paint especially on the faces, each lion is standing on hind legs and holding conch shells in upraised paws, wonderful detail, Himalayan, 18th/19th century Size of each: 13" high x 14 1/2" wide

A very fine and richly decorated turquoise Tara statue

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1960: item #1124801

A very beautiful and delicate turquoise Tara on a gilt silver lotus throne. This altar piece consists of two parts and is decorated with ruby, emerald, turquoise, blood coral, lapis lazuli, dorjes, Buddhist emblems and lions. Height 8.4 cm. and 6 cm wide. 3.7 cm. deep. In excellent condition.

Gilt bronze of primordial Buddha Vajradhara. 17th c.

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #1121887
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An interesting and stylistically unusual, gilt bronze image of the Primordial Buddha Vajradhara of the Tantric tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He is depicted holding bell and vajra crossed in front of his chest. He wears a broad crown on his head with hanging tassels. High lotus seat with large, flat, double petals. Tone of gilding very fine. Eastern Tibet, 17th cent. Sealed. H 17 cm. Condition: Very good. Hole in top of hair knot and some rubbing to gold.

Tibetan Bronze Jambhala on Lion (17th-18th Century)

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #1121793

This bronze figure of Jambhala (also known as Vaisravana) measures about 11.5 inches tall by 9 inches wide by 5 inches in depth(including the bronze lotus mount and lion that it sits on).

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Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Dagger Phurbu or Vajrakila

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Ritual Objects Pre 1900: item #1119520
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Antique Tibetan ritual dagger or Phurbu, of typical form with a horse’s head at the top, below which are 3 wrathful heads mounted on a Vajra with the three edged blade emerging from a Makara’s mouth. This Phurbu is probably 19th century, the casting is somewhat provincial but the piece especially the expressive three wrathful heads is quite powerful as I hope the pictures have managed to capture. The dagger measures 8 inches in length.

7 Tibetan Gilt Iron Hooks and Buckles w. Vajra Decor.

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Ritual Objects Pre 1800: item #1119514
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Antique Tibetan gilt iron fittings with open-work decoration. Three buckles and four hooks in the shape of a vajra. Condition: some rust. Dimension: approx. 11.2 cm and 8.8 cm long, weight: 260 g.

Lot of 15 Tibetan Gilt Iron Bosses, 18th/19th C.

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #1119233
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A lot of fifteen Tibetan gilt and pierced iron buttons in two different sizes, originating from a bridle or a belt. Condition: little rust, one small boss dented. Dimension: diameter large: 2.8 cm, small: 1.9 cm.

Tibetan Iron Buckle or Clasp with Gold, 18th / 19th C.

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #1118919
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An antique Tibetan buckle made of chiseled iron and damascened in gold, originating from a bridle or a belt. The fitting with hook is beautifully decorated with a lotus among scrollwork and a wave pattern (chu ris). Condition: little rust, few traces of usage. Dimension: 10 cm and 5 cm long, 76 g.

Cloisonne table prayer wheel - Norbulingka temple

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Ritual Objects Pre 1837 VR: item #1118662

This rare cloisonne table prayer wheel was made in China during the Chia-ch'ing period (1796 - 1820). It was made for the Norbulingka temple palace. The prayer wheel rotates by spinning the rod. In good condition. Nicely decorated with auspicious symbols and a double dorje on the base. Height 12 cm. Diameter 8.5 cm.