The body of this censer has been raised from one thin sheet of copper which has had a great deal of intricate repousse work done to its surface, all hand done of course. Quatrefoil holes are then cut into the body and these are covered with pierced repousse brass dragon panels, also of a high quality, these let out the incense smoke. The lid is similarly made and i... Click for details
From the 17th/18th century, this carved wood Himalayan shaman mask shows the wear of many years of use in tribal rituals. The primitive piece is the work of the Rai people from the middle hills of Nepal, and depicts an ancient deity or ancestor. The fur most likely was replaced several times during its years of use. The piece is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 11" (28 cm), width 8" (20 cm).
An elegant Tibetan ewer possibly used for serving tea. This design has not changed for many hundreds of years. The ewer is hand-raised from copper sheets, all joints are brazed with brass. The rim is solid brass, the handle hollow. Though polished recently the ewer has plenty evidence of age inside and is now toning down to a most attractive colour. A great interior decorati... Click for details
Painted panels framed in intricate gesso work cover all four sides of this mid-19th century Tibetan box-table. Used in Tibetan monasteries to serve tea and perform rituals, low tables such as this one have long, pull-out drawers to hold Buddhist texts or scrolls. Both ends of this table are painted with the Buddhist "jewel of the doctrine," a cluster of wish-fulfilling gems known as "cintamani" on a tray. Painting on the front and back panels depicts flowers and branches, and one scene includes ... Click for details
Used in Tibetan monasteries to serve tea and perform rituals, low tables such as this one have long, pull-out drawers or boxes to hold Buddhist texts and scrolls. The front and both ends of this 19th century box-table are covered with painted foliage and flowers outlined with gesso. Wood aprons with a Tibetan design that incorporates the swastika, Buddhist symbol of law, extend the table almost to the floor on the front and sides. Most Tibetan furniture was made of coniferous softwoods available... Click for details
The Tantrayna School of Tibetan Buddhism is evident in this 19th century ceremonial headpiece of a Tibetan Lama. The five panels that form the crown are covered with cloth, painted and gilded with images of Tantric Yidams, teachers of the tantric principles of the path to enlightenment. The Yidams are depicted with Yogini, their female partners. Five silk ribbons on each side of the crown hang from an embroidered silk emblem. The piece shows wear but is in good condition. The removable metal sta... Click for details
I am uncertain whether this lidded ewer is from Tibet or one of the other Himalayan region countries. It appears to have a decent age. The neck and base are thickly cast copper and the spherical part of the body is made from two copper bowls brazed together with a dovetail seam. The whole is applied with cabochon agates, brass reliefs and what appears to be silver ... Click for details
This bronze head shaped mask of a bodhissatva measures 10 inches tall by 6 inches wide by 2 1/2 inches in depth. It has exceptionally fine detailing in the crown or headband.
It is in OUTSTANDING CONDITION AND INCLUDES A WALL MOUNT ON THE REVERSE (SEE PHOTO).
This is an ANTIQUE TIBETAN SILVER RITUAL CONCH SHELL..
It measures 7 1/2 inches long by 4 inches in diameter.
It has finely detailed silver work with leaf, bird and animal motifs. It also has mounted on it nine old turquoise and coral cabachons.... Click for details
This antique copper bowl with a solid silver liner measures 4 inches tall by 9 inches in diameter. The copper bottom is covered with alternating plant and figural engravings.
It dates to the 18th-19th century in Tibet or Nepal.
It is in excellent condition with one shallow, thumb sized indentation near one of the figures (see enlargement ph... Click for details
