An antique Tibetan door once belonging to an offering cabinet or tantric torgam. The door is painted with a ferocious scene of a wrathful being holding a knife in one hand. In the background, a figure is being disemboweled by wild animals. Various other body parts and auspicious objects decorate the negative space...

19th C Tibetan thangka depicting Green Tara, a Buddhist deity associated with compassion and enlightened activity, (Sanskrit: Tārā; Tibetan: Dölma), known as the "Mother of Liberation". She is one of the most popular deities in Tibetan Buddhism. Traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings on cotton mounted on a textile backing. The central figure, Green Tara, is seated on a lotus pedestal and is surrounded by twenty smaller images of Tara...

Tibetan antique thangka painting of the Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso (1617–1682). He was born in the Yarlung Valley in Tibet to a family of Nyingma practitioners who were descendants of the Imperial line of the Yarlung Dynasty. In 1622, he was identified as the rebirth of the 4th Dalai Lama. He finished his monastic ordination in 1638...

Tibetan antique thangka painting depicting the union of Hayagriva and his consort, Vajravarahi. Hayagriva, a wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, is a popular deity and is especially revered by students. He represents protection against negative forces. His union with Vajravarahi, a wisdom dakini, symbolizes the power and energy that completes and balances Hayagriva's protective and compassionate qualities...

An authentic old Indian hand painted on paper Tantric chart of Surya the sun-god. Undated, estimated to be 18/19 century. 64x56 cm. Tears and creases professionally conserved. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Mughal (Northern Indian) hand calligraphy and painted posthumous portrait of Sha Alumfrachu (Shah Alam II), born 1728, ruled from 1760, died 1807. Portrait painting (and perhaps also the calligraphy) by Baboor Alie Khan (court artist Babur Ali Khan), year of Muhammed 1265 (AD 1848), Good condition and with full translation on the verso. Sight size, 13 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (the portrait itself, image area 6 x 3 5/8 inches)...

A fine Tantric Thangka depicting the Six Arms White Mahakala tramping on Vinayakas ( Ganeshas which create obstacles), Vajradhara is depicted on his crown, and the red Vajravarahi Dakini on his chest. His body is richly ornate with jewels, the left lower hand holding flaming gems, a damaru and a chopper in the other two hands; the right lower hand holding a Kampala with jewels, a trident (trishula), vajra-hook (ankusha) with the other hands...

This beautifully preserved antique Tibetan thangka features Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, seated in a meditative posture at the center, radiating serenity and divine presence...

Tibetan hand painted floral design storage chest with an upper and lower compartment. Yellow, orange, green and brown pigments comes through. Pigment and chest in original condition.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 51 1/2" high x 50" wide

Small Thangka depicting a Gelugpa Lama sitting on a throne in front of a low table arranged with ritual implements. On top is Tsongkapa flanked by Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama; on the lower register are the powerful Protectors and Yidam Yamanthaka, Palden Lhamo and Heruka. Framed with passepartout. No glass. Mongolia, 19th cent. Picture size: H 18,5 cm x W 14 cm. Good condition.

Small Gelugpa school of Buddhism Thangka depicting the Blue form of Vayravarahi flanked by the other 4 colour Dhyani Buddha Dakinis. She is clearly recognisable by the three and the sow’s head emerging from her hair. She stands in the centre of a halo of flames, in dancing pose with her attributes: a chopper, a blood filled skull cup, and a Tantric staff. On top is depicted the 5th Dalai Lama. Mongolia, 19th century. Framed with passepartout, no glass...

A Bhutanese thangka depicting Sakyamuni flanked by two arhat-disciples in a stylised landscape. In the top of the painting to the left and right sides are the images of Padmasambhava and the bodhisattva Chenrezig respectively. In the bottom a portrait of one of the great Master of the Drugpa Kagyu, Ngawang Namgyal (1594-1651) flanked by the protectors Vajrakila and Vajrapani. Mounted on cardboard and framed behind glass. Bhutan, 19th century. H 75 cm, W 47 cm (incl. original silk mounting)...

This rare Thangka of the Bonpo Religion of Tibet is depicting the powerful Tantric Deity Magyu Sanchog Tartug, The Supreme Secret of Mother Tantras, attaining the Limit, Magyu for short. At the centre is the yidam, tutelary Deity, the Wrathful Magyu, with seven heads and sixteen arms, embraced by his consort. His colour is blue while his consort is red...

Eight different Indian paintings (4 double sided leaves). Folios from an astrological treatise, possibly al-Sufi's al - Suwar al- Thabita. Each approx 22x14cm. Bijapur 17/18th century. Can be viewed in central London

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Yama and Consort with original silk mount and silk cover from a renowned and published collection. Mount: 36 x 26 inches (91 x 66 cm), Painting: 24.5 x 18 inches (62 x 46 cm).

17th Century Tibetan Thangka of Avalokitesvara with original silk mount and silk cover from a renowned and published collection. Mount: 46 x 28 inches (117 x 71 cm), Painting: 28 x 20 inches (71 x 51 cm).

19th Century Tibetan Thangka of Vajrapani and Mahakala from a renowned and published collection. 44 x 33 inches, 112 x 84 cm.

Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka of Mahakala and Consort from a renowned and published collection. Very Good Condition. 28 x 21 inches, 71 x 53 cm.