Thangka of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, Manjushri, the central figure holding her flaming sword. Depicting the five peaceful manifestations of Manjushri, including the wrathful Mahakala as protector deity of the thangka. There are five monasteries depicted in the painting, each with title describing their identity. WuTai-shan, the five-peak mountain, is shown which contains the five monasteries. At the top of the thangka is Tsongkhapa, the Wisdom manifestation...

A framed pair of Southeast Asian palm leaf manuscripts, each side covered in gold leaf, with ornate filigree in red, and scenes of dancing people and beasts. With lines of text written in black lacquer pigment. These manuscripts have two holes each to be strung and bound together as a book. Professionally displayed suspended in glass and framed.

19th Century

Dimensions: 21.25" L x 23" H (entire frame) 22.5" L x 5" H (each manuscript)

Collection of 4 genuine late 19th century detached Thai manuscript paintings. Largest 37x25 cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

A very finely executed original Thai Painting depicting MAHOSADHA JATAKA. The scene shows King Vedeha on an Elephant confronted by the Indian Army led by CULANI. Exquisitely framed with custom made Gold Leaf frame and curved corners. Size: 46 cm. diameter (18 inches) framed. Good overall condition.

A very finely executed Thai painting depicting the JAKATA TALES (former lives of the Lord Buddha). Exquisitely framed with 100% Thai Silk and a Custom Made Gold Leaf Frame with curved corners. Good overall Condition. Size: 46 cm. diameter (18 inches) including frame.

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Vietnamese hanging wall art made with intricately carved hardwood inlay, depicting two men guiding their cart pulled by two oxen. The frame is made with Huanghuali wood.

Size: 30.5" L x 2.5" W x 20.25" H

18th Centtury Himalayan hand painted wooden book cover. Stunning vibrant painted scenes of religious deities. Intricate detail in pigments of bright red, green, blue, pink, gold, and white.
19th Century Size: 21" L x .5" W x 4.5" H

A framed oil on canvas painting, showing a young boy in a Balinese landscape. The painting is signed Ch. A. Egli and titled on the back "Balinesischer Knabe". Charles A. Egli was a Swiss artist taught by Ferdinand Hodler. After traveling from 1918 until 1925 through China and Japan, he visited Java and Bali. Please refer to: "Haks & Maris - Lexikon of Foreign Artists who visualized Indonesia", page 82. Condition: fine, frame with some traces of usage...

Three Jain Bhagavati pages, Western India 1622. Gouache on paper, one with images on both sides, depicting Yayati and her children. Each 14 x 24 cm. Mounted under Perspex. Private collection Germany. NOTE: A single leaf from the same manuscript was sold at the Sotheby's London sale on 31/5/2011 of the Stuart Cary Welch collection. Lot 40. Other examples in numerous collections. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Gold framed original pastel painting of King RAMA V,Thailand, signed and dated by artist Yuth Suripong bottom left, Buddhist Year 2543. Excellent condition. Size: 52 cm. x 45 cm. framed

Beautiful Tibetan wooden plank door covered with a deep red painted cloth of two dark, fluffy-tailed yaks with open mouths, and overlay of simulated metal bands with gilt accent flowers. 19th century Size: 72.75" height, 35.25" width, 3" depth

Burmese painting done on a large, cloth canvas, likely depicting the Jataka tales, or stories of Buddha, with nine separate panels, each depicting a different tale of Buddha's previous lives. The very center painting shows Buddha sitting in a lotus position with two attendants at his sides, their hands clasped in prayer to him, and it is the only panel that does not have any Burmese script in white paint...

Tibetan thangka, or scroll painting, of a mandala, which is a spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism representing the universe. Mandalas are very architectural in design and are based upon the form of a stupa. Mandalas are meant to be meditated upon to reach enlightenment, and are generally shown as a large circle with four gates or arches to be entered mentally...

Very interesting and unusual Tibetan Thangka (also known as a scroll painting) depicting the bhavacakra, or wheel of life, representing samsara (cyclic existence). Thangkas are often found on the walls of Buddhist temples and are meditated upon in order for monks to reach enlightenment. The bhavacakra has different layers, each with a different meaning: The first and center layer represents the three poisons of ignorance, attachment, and aversion. The second layer represents karma...

A beautiful and well preserved Thai "Bible" illustrated with 4 paintings (2 on each side) from the JATAKA TALES with Sanskrit-Pali scripture and a Thai dedication from the person who made merit with this holy manuscript. 18th/19th Century, unframed. Size: L. 27" x H. 17" ( 69 cm. x 43 cm.). RARE!

Beautiful antique Burmese Sutra, printed on leaves depicting different stories of the Buddha with his teachings. With fine printed writings on the back side and around the edges. Incised and stained with ink. Held together with lacquered and gilted wood with a raised scrolling leaves designs, lions and elephants. Age: Late 19th Century / early 20th century. Size: 19" length x 28.5" height.

A beautiful Thai painting portraying a Jataka tale. A royal chariot of with the future Buddha before he renounced his royal position. At the bottom of the painting four devotees are holding lotus buds perhaps indicative of another time frame. Done with mineral pigments and the most exquisite coloration. This thai painting was part of a Buddhist prayer book. On the backside a message in is beautifully written. Age: 18th-19th century. Size: 11.625"H x 8.625"L

Burmese oil painting of a monk walking up a stair with nice color.

Age: Burma, Contemporary, Early 21th Century
Size: Height 91.5 C.M. / Width 61 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.