11th Century Western Tibetan Figure of Maitreya

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1492: item #821874
1078

Details: A cute and rare example of an 11th century bronze figure of the bodhisattva Maitreya from Western Tibetan. This early Western Tibetan piece displays classic Kashmiri stylistic elements, such as the nimbus and the dhoti worn with one short leg secured with a sash hanging down between his flexed legs. However, the two different types of earrings point to an Indian tradition along with the beaded jewelry and is a highly unusual feature in the Kashmiri context. Both these elements of sty... Click for details

18th Century Gilt Sino Tibetan Vajrapani

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #818450
1073

Details: An intimidating and vigorous Sino Tibetan gilt example of the fierce wrathful Buddhist deity Vajrapani. The holder of the thunderbolt scepter and conqueror of negativity brandishes a vajra in an exorcising gesture in his right hand, and with his left hand makes the threatening gesture with his index finger pointed up. His taut posture is the active warrior pose (pratayalidha, based on an archer’s stance) to show a terrifying readiness to do battle with evil. He has flaming red hair, t... Click for details

15th Century Nepalese Gilt Seated Green Tara

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1492: item #810504
1071

Details: An elegant and sensuous 15th century example of a seated Green Tara from Nepal. The goddess of compassion is seated in lalitasana with her right foot gracefully resting on a lotus blossom emanating from her double tiered lotus throne. She is wearing a clinging diaphanous dhoti, revealing the ample proportions of her alluringly voluptuous body with its swelling planes and rounded curves which add to the image’s sense of movement and beauty. Tara’s hands are held delicately in varadha and... Click for details

16th Century Tibetan Dhyani Buddha Akshobhya

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #809486
1970

Details: A wonderfully detailed example of a 16th century Dhyani Buddha Akshobya. The cosmic Buddha is seated in his customary depiction with his hands in bhumishparsha mudra, wearing a florally decorated close fitting robe across his broad, powerful and shapely frame, upright in vajraparyankasana on an extremely fine double lotus pedestal supporting a detailed vajra. This piece is an extremely fine quality casting with much of its original gilt and has some wonderful detail in the hands, feet, ... Click for details

Silvered Bronze Seated Figure : Nepal or Tibet

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1960: item #809381

This silver over bronze figure of a seated Tibetan or Nepalese deity measures 9.5 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches in depth.

It dates to the middle of the 20th century although it was created in an earlier style.

It is in very good to excellent ... Click for details

16th Century Tibetan Dhyani Buddha Vairocana

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #801717
1066

Details: A charming example of a gilt Tibetan image of Vairocana one of the five transcendent Dhyani Buddhas. He is seated in vajrasana on a high stepped teardrop double lotus base. His head is broad and his face serene with heavy lidded downcast eyes surmounted by a tall ushnisha rising from the centre of his head. His hands are clasped together in dharmachakra mudra (the teaching mudra) in front of his broad and upright shoulders, the left of which is covered by a free flowing diaphanous sangh... Click for details

Antique Bronze Figure of Hanuman : The Monkey God

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #781026

This antique bronze figure of the Monkey God Hanuman measures 5 x 4 x 1 1/2 inches (13 x 10 x 3 cm).

It is in excellent condition.

This ancient bronze figure was most likely crafted in Northern India, Tibet or Nepal. ... Click for details

19th Century Nepalese Butter Churn Handle, Folk Art

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #780140
004m

19th Century Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. A fine piece of folk sculpture that is well patinated from considerable use. 10 inches, 25 cm. Very Good Condition.

Early 20th Century Tibetan Snuff Box of Silver and Horn

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1920: item #780139
004l

Early 20th Century Tibetan Horn Snuff Container, decorated with silver, turquoise and coral, the lid made of silver and wood. Two small holes on either side allowed for the snuff to be tapped out. Comes with its own custom-built display stand. Pieces like this are not commonly seen on the market. 4 x 4 inches, 10 x 10 cm. Very Good Condition.

19th Century Nepalese Shaman Mask

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #780103
004e

From the Middle Hills Region of Nepal comes this striking and very old (19th Century) genuine Shaman Mask with a very good patina. Take a good look at the back so that you can see the age and see the unusual markings left by the carving tool. Not typical at all. Very Good to Excellent Condition. Height is 10.25 inches (26cm).