A large- 38 cm x 31 cm Himalayan Gau. Hand made silver motives in deep work. Containing a hand painted ceramic figure of Buddha. Back and sides of copper. Contained within a woven silk cover front and back with a carrying strap. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide with insurance.

Important Tibetan caldle holder made of silver, with embossed decoration showing elaborate and numerous details, among which are the eight Buddhist symbols inserted in frames around the cup, and stylised lotus along the stem. Fine age patina. Tibet 19th century. Height: 21.7 cm. The object is heavy. Very good condition.

Rare Citipati mask, carved in wood with a primitive style, showing strong features. Height: 28 cm. Nepal, early 20th century. Slight abrasion due to age, otherwise good condition. Provenance: acquired in Nepal in 1974.

This is a rare tantric item, most likely used ceremonially, depicting a finely painted Mahakala astride a bull, surrounded by flames. The reverse has three lines of Tibetan script (untranslated) and what appears to be an old collection label. The piece is painted on bone (a scapula?) and shows a very old patina. The piece measures some 5-1/2" in height and is 3-1/4" at its widest. The painting is of a very fine quality, as, hopefully, the high resolution photographs will confirm...

Very rare ancient temple bell, made of gilt bronze, beautifully decorated with stylised lotus designs in relief on the upper parts. The bell clapper is made of iron. Height: 13.7 cm. The bell is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Nepal, 16th-17th century. Very good condition. Provenance: acquired in Hong Kong in 1975 from an antique dealer.

An large Indian document showing the two birds illustrating the episode in the Upanishads. Coloured inks on paper. 53x42 cm Restored and infills. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Authentic Indian painting of a snakes & ladders board. Estimated to be 18/19th century. On paper. 30x26 cm. Black ink text on reverse. Very good condition for age. Minor tears professionally conserved. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. Unlike auction houses no extra commission is added.

A Sino~Tibetan Copper ‘Monk’s Cap’ Beer Jug, 19th Century

A very busy design expertly executed in copper using the repoussé technique. The Monk’s cap features Kirtimukha and the spout issues from a Makara whose head is a cross between an elephant and a crocodile. The tip of the spout has a turquoise jewel. The body has a Shou medallion each side, surrounded by thick foliage. The lid consists of a flowering lotus.

Approximately 25 cms high...

An Indian genealogical chart on paper. Red and black ink. Large size 1.10 x 1 metre. In custom made Perspex frame. Undated in English, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed and collected from central London. Too large to be shipped economically. See Bonhams London auction on 22 May 2025 lot 207 for a smaller version.

Large gilt copper Citipati mask, with a flaming trident on its top and flames coming out of its mouth. Tibet, mid 20th century. Height: 43.3 cm. Width: 35.7 cm. Very good condition.

Rare elaborately created kapala with a rock crystal "skull cap", put inside a sort of bowl made of an open work gilt copper garland of 11 Citipati skulls, with three Citipati skulls and a fierce Mahakala head on its rim, the whole group resting on an openwork gilt copper stand sustained by three standing Citipati. Tibet, early 20th century. Height: 20.5 cm. Length: 15.7 cm. Very good condition.

Very rare Citipati phurbu, finely carved, representing, from top to bottom, first a circular platform in relief decorated with stylised lotuses, below four Citipati skulls in relief with a pitcher and a trident in between, then below the "handle" with a chevron design, and finally the bottom "blade" with a "makara" head in relief with two snakes in relief behind it. The phurbu is made of wood, with a fine age patina and some abrasion due to great age. Height: 27.5 cm...

Gilded copper censer. Tibet 19th century or before. Small jar,perhaps a censer, in embossed copper applied with bronze motifs in relief, held by rivets. The base part is decorated with a band of palms and the upper part with Swastika. These two bands are cold gilded with gold powder which is firmly held probably by lacquer. The patina is excellent and guarantees a very old piece. Probably Tibet, 19th century or before...

Gilt bronze five prong vajra (or dorje), resting on a lotus stand also made of gilt bronze. Intricate details on the vajra, especially the "makara" heads from which four prongs are protruding, but also around the center part. The stand is also finely cast, and shows an incised "four vajra" design beneath. Tibet, late 19th century. Total height: 20.3 cm. Vajra length: 17.8 cm. Stand diameter: 8 cm. Gilding partly missing, otherwise very good condition

Tibetan antique altar table carved with ornate designs. The front legs are carved in the form of of makara and above them are Kirtimukha heads. All around are swirling clouds and scrolling vines. The creatures are decorated with raised pigment, creating a scaled appearance.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions:

Tibetan antique Buddhist conch shell trumpet (sankha). The shell is wrapped in silver which has an intricate repoussé design of scrolling vines and auspicious objects. It is inset with small cabochons of coral, turquoise and lapis. The conch shell itself is considered auspicious. It represents the deep, melodious sound of the Buddha's voice which wakes up disciples "from the slumber of ignorance".

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 11 1/2" long x 6 1/2" wide

TIBETAN ELEMENTAL DIVINATION PAINTINGS This extraordinary publication represents a landmark in both Tibetan studies and the art of bookmaking...

A rare and very unusual ritual vase (Bumpa) of painted clay with stylised chrysanthemum flowers for use in Tantric offerings. H 27 cm. Tibet, 18–19th cent. Condition: Fair. Good colors. Some losses.