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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€750.00 Finely cast gilt bronze statue of Padmasambhava, sitting on a double lotus throne, wearing a monk's pointed cap and a monk's robe, his hands in "vitarka mudra". Tibet, 19th century. Height: 22.3 cm...
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1496995
(stock #154)
Dragon's Pearl
$450.00 A fine clay figure, Tsatsa, of the great Thangtong Gyalpo, commonly known as Chakzampa, the "Iron Bridge Maker”.
He lived between the second half of the 13th and first half of the 14th century.
He was a famous Tibetan Master, Siddha, who is said to have built a great number of iron chain suspension bridges in various part of Tibet, he travelled extensively and built numerous temples and Monasteries among which is Gonchen Monastery, well known as a printing centre in Derge...
Dragon's Pearl
$7,400.00 A delicately cast fire gilt image of the Four-armed Avalokitesvara (Tibetan: Chenrezig; Chinese: Sibi Guanyin), the Bodhisattva who embody the Universal Compassion. seated in Dyana-asana on a lotus flower, with Amitabha head on top of the chignon, the upper hands holding a prayer beads and a lotus; the lower ones in worshiping Mudra ( Anjiali Mudra).
Unsealed. Eastern Tibet, 17th cent. H 13 cm. Condition: very good, but with some rubbing to gilding, eyes and lips with rest of colours .
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€150.00 Three miniature primitive statues depicting Hindu gods, one sitting on a oval throne in praying posture, the other one sitting on a slightly elevated circular throne holding his attributes, and the third one sitting on a square base also holding his attributes. Bronze, with fine age patinas. Height: 42 mm, 37 mm and 31 mm. Good condition despite signs of great age.
Oldbailey Antiques
$2,995.00 This is an extremely rare Bhutanese devotional textile with appliqued symbols and a central "Yin-Yang" medallion within an eight-armed wheel of the law. The piece is in outstanding condition, measuring 47" X 29", not including the fringe. Backed with a patterned trade textile. The piece dates to no later than the first quarter of the 20th century. In over 50 years of collecting, this is only the second one of its type that I have seen on the market. A rare opportunity.
Indian Subcontinent : India : Pre 1940
item #1496657
(stock #1-1462)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€175.00 Very rare amulet made from a wild boar tooth, animal hair tainted in red and ropes. Northern India, Naga Peoples, early 20th century. Total height: 26 cm. Good condition despite obvious signs of age.
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€195.00 A pair of antique architectural ornaments, in the form of mythical birds. Heavy wood, with fine age patina with a dark colour probably due to soot. Nepal, 15/16th century, maybe older. Height: 34.8 cm. Good condition. Provenance: acquired in Nepal in 1975.
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900
item #1496528
Zentner Collection
$975.00 Nepalese antique bronze bracelet with tiny raised deities. The figures are applied upright or laying flat on the surface and surrounded by decorative granulation. Age and handling have worn the likenesses and developed a warm patina.
Age: 18th century Dimensions: 2 3/4" wide interior diameter x 1" wide
Zentner Collection
$1,650.00 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
Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Contemporary
item #1496432
DAY FINE ARTS
£120.00 6 books all in good condition on Tantra art.
Including Ajit Mookerjee's Tantra Art.
These are heavy so ideally looking for a London buyer to avoid high postal charges.
Can be viewed in central London.
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€350.00 Statue of a household protecting deity, with minimalist features, standing in "namaste" posture. Wood, with dark patina probably due to soot. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 44.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition despite some abrasion dua to age. Provenance: collected in situ in 1976.
Himalayan altar dedicated to Buddha, with an elaborate arch with two pillars resting on two lions. The Buddha himself is represented standing on a lotus, in "varada mudra", and is surmounted by a small Amithaba Buddha above his head. Bronze, with fine age patina. Nepal, early 19th century. Height: 20.5 cm. Very good condition.
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€290.00 A pair of Architectural ornaments carved in relief to represent female dancers, with symmetrical postures, inside niches. Wood, with age patina. Nepal, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 29.7 cm. Provenance: acquired in Hong Kong from an antique dealer in 1989.
Zentner Collection
$3,500.00 An antique Indian architectural hardwood fragment. Depicts the central figures of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with their offspring Lord Kartikeya (the God of War) on their right and Ganesha on their left. Ganesha is the elephant headed God known as the Remover of Obstacles. He as also shown to the far left on his vehicle, a mouse. The far right is another larger depiction of Kartikeya on his vehicle, the peacock...
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
€900.00 Finely cast statue, with nice details, of Sadaksari Lokeshvara 'also knwon as Kharchheri, the "Lord of the Six Syllables" belonging to the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum". Sadaksari is sitting on a lotus throne, and has four arms. In one hand he holds the "akshamala", which serves to count the number of times the mantra is spoken. In the other hand he holds the lotus of absolute purity. Furthermore, he holds the magic jewel Cintamani in front of his chest...
Dragon's Pearl
$4,000.00 A very fine and extremely rare, stone-carved image of Vajrapani (Acala) in sexual union (yab-yum) with his consort. The deity has curling snakes around his ankles. Remains of colors.The brownish stone, probably a type of soapstone, has been partly polished. Tibet, 17–18th cent. H 13.2 cm. Condition: Very good all-over with a few minor chips. No re-stuck parts or repairs.
DAY FINE ARTS
£300.00 TIBETAN ELEMENTAL DIVINATION PAINTINGS
This extraordinary publication represents a landmark in both Tibetan studies and the art of bookmaking...
Zentner Collection
$900.00 Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A young nobleman and beautiful lady share a hookah in the central courtyard. Three beautiful attendants hold the hookah and play music to entertain the couple The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of rolling hills.. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back. Painted in gouache on paper.
Age: 19th century |