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Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1910 item #1505142 (stock #201)
Dragon's Pearl
$450.00
A antique large hear ornament for Tibetan married woman made of copper and brass inserted with corals and turquoises. Tibet late 19th to early 20th cent. Diam: 9 cm. Check pictures for condition.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1505120 (stock #4681)
Hawkes, Asian Art
£325.00
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...

Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1900 item #1505015
DAY FINE ARTS
£1,000.00
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.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 2000 item #1504687 (stock #1-1504)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€350.00
This very unusual mask has been formed from a large, single Lingzhi fungus (Ganoderma Lucidum). The natural structure of the fungus has been carved to form a mouth and eyes. The nose has been affixed. Two holes on either side allow for a cord allowing the mask to be either worn or hung for ritual display in a household. The surface is hard, glossy and strongly wrinkled. It is believed that such masks were worn ritually to frighten off malevolent spirits...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1504619
Spoils of Time
$1,890
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)...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Handicrafts : Pre 1930 item #1504614
Spoils of Time
$685
A nicely formed multi-lobed bidri vase. Finely worked inlaid decoration. East India. Early 20th century. 10 1/2 inches high. Good condition.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Handicrafts : Pre 1930 item #1504610
Spoils of Time
$230
A small bidri stem or bud vase. East Indian. Early 20th century. 6 1/2 inches high. Good condition.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Paintings : Pre 1800 item #1504331 (stock #196)
Dragon's Pearl
$6,800.00
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...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1504240 (stock #1618)
Korean Art and Antiques
$3,000.00
A tribal, animist wooden sculpture showing a shaman at the point where, in an induced trance, he leaves his body to journey into the spirit world. This sculpture is part of a group of about a dozen other similar tribal carvings from a remote valley in North India just south of Nepal. Jane Werner-Aye, one of the foremost experts on Himalayan art, examined other sculptures from this collection 25 years ago, declared them to be authentic, North Indian, and late 19th century in age...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1960 item #1503757 (stock #1-1503)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€2,200.00
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.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Textiles : Pre 1930 item #1501504 (stock #7429)
Abhaya Asian Antiques
$300.00
This is a very fine and rare antique/vintage piece circa 55/60 years old in perfect condition. I purchased this in 1990 and it has been in storage ever since. This was embroidered by the Dhebaria Rabari ethnic group from East Kutch, it should be noted that this group has ceased doing embroidery over 40 years ago. W: 120cm/47.2in and H: 73cm/28.8in. The silk triangular pieces at the bottom are probably a later addition...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Paintings : Pre 1800 item #1501454
Zentner Collection
SOLD
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...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1960 item #1501108 (stock #1-1489)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€1,950.00
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.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1700 item #1501090
Zentner Collection
SOLD
Antique Himalayan stele of Vishnu on Garuda carved of brown Mithuna stone. The Hindu God, Vishnu is shown here on his mount (vahana), Garuda. The giant bird deity (with the power to go anywhere), is carved in anthropomorphic form. The crowned figure of Vishnu holds four of his attributes: the conch shell, the club (or mace), the discus, and the lotus (padma)...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1501004 (stock #185)
Dragon's Pearl
$3,600.00
A rare and powerful image of the Lion-headed Dakini, Simhamukha, a major Nyingmapa yidam, in a jumping/dancing pose. She holds chopper and skull cup in her hands and has the skin of a corpse slung over her shoulders. Carved in precious Zitan wood, remains of colors and gold. Large zitan images are often made of several parts due to scarcity of this type of wood. In this case the image is made of two pieces of zitan. H 19.5 cm...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Ritual Objects : Pre 1930 item #1500486 (stock #1-1484)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€450.00
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...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1800 item #1500361
Zentner Collection
$1,500.00
Antique original Tibetan traveling inscribed metal brush case. Inscribed by hand of floral garden landscape mixed with scholar like objects. Original patina consistent with age. Two loops, one on the lid and the other od the long cylindrical side, provide a place to secure and tie in place. The top and bottom are flare out and brought to a point.

Age: 1800's

Dimensions: 13" long x 1/2"
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Sculpture : Pre 1800 item #1500335 (stock #180)
Dragon's Pearl
$1,900.00
Tibetan Zitan Wood Vaisravana Jambala, King of the North direction Vaisravana is an important protector in Buddhism, is one of the four Heavenly Kings, most precise the Guardian of the North, (Chinese: Pishamen Tian), He is portrayed standing in armour, with a Stupa on one hand and what looks as a snake on the other hand He is a popular and powerful protector from all demonic influences , warrior-king. Carved from a single piece of precious Zitan wood, very fine carving, on the back there i...
 
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