DESCRIPTION: A bulbous silver Tibetan necklace with long linked silver chain, the repousse’ pendant shaped in the form of a lingzhi fungus, a symbol of immortality. On one side are Chinese characters meaning good fortune, and on the other is the longevity god with his crane. With this necklace comes the rarely found original key (see third photo) which unlocks the cross piece so that the chain can be adjusted for wearing length. Dating from the late 19th C., this necklace is very wearable an... Click for details
A very good late 19th - early 20th century Tibetan ewer, crafted of thin, hand-worked sheets of what is probably some type of brass/bronze amalgam that has acquired a rich chocolate patina over time, with deep repousse and chasing techniques forming the decorative bands along the shoulder, neck, and lid of vessel, a well-formed makara shaped spout and handle, all atop a splayed footed base. Overall a very nice example with legitimate age, good presence, and very decorative.
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A contemporary but very attractive Tibetan ewer, crafted of thin, hand-worked sheets of white metal that appear to be some type of nickel/aluminum amalgam, decorated with deep repousse and chasing techniques forming the decorative bands along the shoulder, neck, lid, and upper base of vessel, with well-formed makara shaped spout and handle, all atop a splayed footed base. This is a contemporary piece exactly 15 years old, but a very attractive ethnic handicraft.
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DESCRIPTION: “Tibetan Art: Tracing the Development of Spiritual Ideals and Art in Tibet, 600 – 2000 AD” is a treasure trove of the imagination and creativity Tibet has harbored over the centuries. Ms Heller carefully places Tibetan art into an historical and social setting, and has richly illustrated this work with over 120 color and 147 black and white photographs. The thoughtfully constructed and readable text adds greatly to the enjoyment of the art itself. Heller shows how the aesthetics ... 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.
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
Antique Tibetan thangka painting of the deity Vajrapani and his consort in fiery embrace, surrounded by a flaming nimbus behind which is depicted the pure land realm, painted on cotton and mounted with colorful silk brocade, late 19th/ early 20th century.
Total size: 44" high x 30" wide
Size of art: 25" high x 16 1/2" wide
Staff carved out of one piece of a hard species of wood. On the top crouches a female figure with long hair, the arms wrapped around her body. The tip is a lighter middle brown while the rest is patinated a dark brown. Probably used in Shamanistic rites in tribal regions. Himalayans.
Length 16.5 inches (42.5 cm).
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