Sino-Tibetan bronze statue of White Tara (Drolma Karpo)

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #1111647

Large and elegant bronze figure of White Tara (also Sita Tara or Drolma Karpo). She sits on a double lotus with four beaded borders. She is decorated with different and detailed kinds of jewelry. In beautiful condition (the bottom plate is of later date). Height 62 cm. Sino-Tibetan, early Qing.

Three uniform fragments from a thangka. 17-18th cent.

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Paintings Pre 1800: item #1111096
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Three uniform fragments cut from a larger thangka (result of the Cultural Revolution..) depicting the Bhadrakalpa Buddhas. Each image rendered similar to the others. Colors and ink on treated canvas. Central Tibet, 17–18th cent. Later mounting. Each fragment ca. H. 17 cm. W. 6 cm. (total: H. 17 cm, W. 19 cm).

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze standing Avalokiteshvara-Ming

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #1110722

This rare and special statue of Avalokiteshvara or Guanyin with mandorla is very elegant and detailed. The quality of the bronze is excellent. Height 37 cm. Possibly early Ming dynasty. Sino-Tibetan.

Tibetan gilt copper vishvavajra or double dorje

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Ritual Objects Pre 1900: item #1109414

The double dorje or vishvavajra is the symbol of Amoghasiddhi. Each part has nine prongs, associated with the nine methods or vehicles (yanas), leading to enlightment in the Nyingma tradition. Size 9.5 cm. In excellent condition. Very beautiful object.

A fine wood carving depicting the Dipankara Buddha

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1837 VR: item #1107321
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A well sculptured wood piece depicting the head of the Dipankara Buddha, one of the most popular Nepalese divinities . Nepal, 18 to early 19th cent. H. 22 cm; W. 21 cm. Good patina; few age cracks.

Gilt bronze statue of Amitayus and his consort Tsendali

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1104754

Amitayus, the Buddha of long life with his consort Tsendali. Tséyum tsendali is a long life practice, a treasure teaching of Tsendali. This gilt bronze statue is of excellent quality and decorated with turquoise and blood coral. Tibet, 19th. century. The base is closed.

Tibetan gilt bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1104527

Small graceful statue of Buddha Shakyamuni with a text engraved on the backside of the base. Gilt bronze. Tibet, 18/19th. century. Height 11 cm. and 6.5 cm. wide. In very good condition.

Tibetan rock crystal skull cup with gemstones

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Ritual Objects Pre 1950: item #1103680

This Tibetan quartz or rock crystal skull cup has a copper stand. The skull cup is decorated with small lapis lazuli, turquoise and rock crystal skulls, blood coral, emerald, ruby. In good condition. Size 23.5 / 16 cm. Height 8.5 cm. (with stand 15 cm.

Gilt bronze statue of Jambhala on a lion

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1910: item #1103493

Jambhala is the Buddhist form of Kubera, the god of wealth and lord of the earth spirits (Yaksha). He has a lemon in his right hand and a nakula, a mongoose (spitting jewels) in his left hand. In very good condition.

Gilt bronze statue of Manjushri on a lion

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1103483

The bronze of this Tibetan Manjushri statue is of excellent quality. Manjushri is the bodhisattva of wisdom. In his right hand he has his sword of wisdom and with his left hand he makes the teaching mudra. Height 21 cm. Size of the bottom 16.5 / 9.5 cm. The bottom is closed. Decorated with small pieces of blood coral and turquoise.