Antique Tibetan Buddhist small reliquary in stupa form. Made of glass and covered with gold leaf, this votive offering would have once been housed in a larger container and placed at the foot of an architectural stupa acting as either a funeral mound or housing relics of an important person. The shape, with it's rounded body and terraced lid, imitate the larger stupa, a three dimensional mandala and symbol of Buddha.

Age:17th/18th century

Dimensions: 3 1/2" high

Antique Tibetan tall bronze butter lamp for a Buddhist altar. Traditionally, the butter lamp would burn ghee. The light of the flame of the butter lamp represents the "wisdom of the awakened mind" and helps to "dispel the darkness of delusion". Most Tibetan household and temple altar displays include a butter lamp. This tall lamp resembles a multi tiered lotus blossom with decorative granulation on the edges...

Antique Tibetan tsakli card painted with the figure of Canda-Vajrapani. The fierce deity is one of the earliest bodhisattvas of Mahayana Buddhism. Considered the protector and guide of Gautama Buddha, he symbolizes the manifestation of the Buddha's power. On this card, he is shown with vajra in hand, a tiger skin around his waist, surrounded by his flaming nimbus...

Set of 36 hand painted Tibetan images of Bardo Demons each with identification text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be mid 20th century or earlier. Mounted between Perspex in a custom made simulated bone frame. 58x62 cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Tibetan wooden prayer beads with three glass coral colored beads as separators from Lhasa. There are 108 beads. The wooden beads are made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. Size: Total Length 30cm. Condition: No repairs

An Old group of Bodhi wooden prayer beds made from the wood of the Bodhi tree where Buddha received his enlightenment. These beads were purchased in Lhasa many years ago. Condition: No repairs. Size: 42 cm.

A nice Tibetan 108 bone prayer beads with two leather counters from Lhasa. The bone is most likely yak bone. It has two turquoise spacers and silver counter. Acquired in Lhasa, Tibet over 15 years ago. Size: 40cm X 2.

Tibetan Bronze Mahakala Mask Censer. The jewelled and crowned mask well cast and raised on three feet. Tibetan 19thC. Length; 6" (15.1 cm). Condition; polished patina

This small elaborate Buddhist monk's medicine bottle is sewn into a larger pouch of burgundy homespun wool fabric with yellow/gold silk lining. When worn, the stopper would be securely held in the bottle by a system of handmade cords and bands. The medicine bottle would be worn outside the robes and suspended on the Monk's belt. These were used for both travel and ceremonies.

Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Copper and Brass Prayer Wheel, with Bamboo handle supported by round Shell Disc, 17" high, 3 1/4" wide, Paper Scrip is inside the drum, copper cap wrapped around the tip of Bamboo handle at the end of the handle, the condition is good. This piece was in the private collection since 1990, purchased in Lhasa during their trip.

Set of three paintings each 13x10.5 cm showing three dancing Dakini. Text on reverse. Mounted between plastic with tape binding edges. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Fine lime box, made of silver with embossed decoration of floral and geometric design, its lid being adorned at its top with an embossed brass decor representing a stylised Buddhist Wheel of the Law. Beneath, an embossed design representing a stylised Buddhist Wheel of the Law surrounded by a floral decor. The box still contains remnants of lime, which is used for the betel. Tibet, early 20th century, maybe earlier. Dimensions: height: 4.8 cm, diameter: 6.3 cm. Very good condition.

Tibetan Himalayan Brass Ghee Butter Lamp, 3 3/4" high, 3 3/8" diameter-top, 2 1/4" diameter-bottom, purchased in Lhasa 1985, it is in good condition

Set of 2 graduated size of Tibetan Himalayan Yak Butter or ghee Lamp, 3/4" high 3 5/8" x 1 1/2" wide-larger piece, 5/8" high 2 7/8" x 1 1/8" wide for smaller piece, shows old age.

Tibetan Himalayan Copper and Brass with Bamboo Handle Prayer Wheel supported by round Shell disc, 15" high, 3" wide, script paper inside the drum. Purchased in Lhasa 1990, kept in the private collection in US since that time. The condition is good.

Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Prayer Wheel with Copper and Brass, 10 1/2" high, 2" wide, Tibetan Characters on Copper drum shape wheel, with Bamboo handle supported by Shell Disc, Script Paper is inside the drum, the condition is good. Purchased in Lhasa 1990 by private collector in US.

Tibetan Himalayan Buddhist Copper and Brass Prayer Wheel, 12" high, 3" wide, raised Brass Tibetan Character, Script paper roll is inside the top, Bamboo handle with shell disc in the middle to support the drum, at the end of Bamboo handle has silver cap which is damaged.

Tibetan Himalayan Heavy large carved wood Manuscript/script Cover, some of the gold and Polychrome finish still remain between low relief carved design, 27 1/2" long, 10 1/2" high, 1 1/2" thick, weight is heavy and one(1) large size of wood panel was used. One end is carved with polychrome and gold finish, and the other end is not carved. There are some yak butter stains on wood, and rounded corners with age. The condition is good, no damage or restoration.