An enamelled libation cup and stand. The cup shaped like a rhinoceros horn. The cup and stand are very finely moulded and applied with squirrels among fruiting vines. Qianlong C1750/60.
Stand lengt[...]
Very beautiful set of four statuettes representing Buddhist altar dignitaries in polychrome wood... China...(YUNNAN...?) Period 18th century Used condition Dimensions: from 34cm to 19cm
The precious jewels, fragment in partially gilded repoussé, 18th/19th century, probably part of an important set inside a monastery. Three jewels symbolize the very foundation of Buddhism, namely the [...]
Antique Buddha from the 18th century in bronze. Of Thai or Laotian origin. The originally gilded patina has wear and an accident at the bottom left on the openwork base.
Tibet, 18th century, very pretty and unusual bronze Buddhist seal decorated in relief with one of the eight Buddhist symbols -- the Two Fishes --. The Buddhist Banner is visible around its body. Under[...]
Peinture bouddhiste dit Thangka* tibétain représentant la divinité courroucée Makahala** à six bras et 3 yeux, debout sur un éléphant (symbolisant Ganesh) et entouré de flammes, d'époque XVIIIème si[...]
Embossed in gilded copper, the movable handle in an arc of a circle is finished at each end by a makara and is articulated on a lotus flower. The circular cartouche shows four effigies of Buddha separ[...]
Objet incroyablement rare du XVIIIe siècle représentant Bouddha assis sur un éléphant.
Bouddha est un dessus et un couvercle qui s'ouvrent et l'objet se transforme en cercueil.
La pièce est en très [...]
Polychrome wood sculpture – Antique reliquary, China 18th century or earlier Magnificent Chinese polychrome wood sculpture, probably a reliquary dating from the 18th century or even earlier. This stri[...]
Polychrome wood sculpture - Late 18th century Representation of Krishna playing the flute Superb old polychrome wood sculpture representing Krishna, a central deity in Hinduism. This delicate work of [...]
18th century Indian bronze ‘body mask’ worn during the bhûta ceremonies.
Bronze.
Karnataka (West India).
18th century.
h. 16,5 in. ; w. 21,6 in.
A 18th century bronze ceremonial bronze bhûta ch[...]
A genuine old example of a Shiva Ligham that has been used - NOT a cheap tourist souvenir.
Period - 17th/19th century
Measurement - Height 9.4 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
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Large bronze vase from the late 18th century, Tibeto-Nepalese, decorated with a frieze of leaves and Citipati. Wear of the patina visible but eventful shape and rare size for this type of ceremonial o[...]
A particular deity with protective beliefs, very widespread in Nepal, it must ensure prosperity in the home in Nepal. Always represented in a dynamic position with the left hand in vitarka-mudra, disp[...]
A green, yellow, brown and cream enamelled biscuit libation cup decorated with Taotie masks and prunus. Two chilongs, one green enamelled, the other aubergine in relief, climb up the handle.
China 1[...]
Reliquary in Japanese lacquered wood, from the second half of the 18th century. Decorated with gold and silver thread, crucifix and Christ in bone. The 2nd relic represents Saint Francis Xavier, a pri[...]
Important Buddha in gilded and lacquered wood in a seated position called "Dhyana Mudra". The position of Dhyana Mudra is the position of meditation, the final position acquired by Buddha under the Bo[...]
Statue in gilded lacquered wood, representing Guanyin seated in padmasama on a lotiform base. She is dressed in a long dress covering her shoulders, her hands in dhyana mudra resting on her legs. Heig[...]
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INDIA, Kerala, 19th century Uruli basin, Bronze.
A bronze uruli with two handles on each side. It is typical of urulis produced in state of Kerala[...]
Exceptional Tibetan prayer books dating from the 18th century. We present two monks' prayer books from Tibet, decorated with characters and scrolls very finely drawn in gold leaf on a red background. [...]
A large Buddhist temple padlock with engraved decoration. Original key and in good working order.
Part of a large collection of Himalayan antiques that I will be selling in the coming weeks.
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Charming gilded wooden cherub from the 18th century, mounted on a yellow Sienna marble column. This sculpture depicts a cherub in mid-flight. The well-preserved gilding adds a refined touch to the ove[...]
Blue and white ceramic subject representing Lu Xing or Luk, God of prosperity, standing, holding a ruyi in his left hand. Note a missing part on the cap and cooking crack. China 18-19th century. Heigh[...]
Cette tete de divinité asiatique représente le bodhissatva Guanyin qui est vénère dans toute l 'Asie.Elle est la déesse de la compassion .la polychromie est d'origine ,son expression est empreinte de [...]
Large enameled ceramic (earthenware) holy water pitcher with religious decoration. In the middle the representation of the Virgin of Mercy surrounded by small angels with trumpets and heads of winged [...]
A black stone figure of the Fluting Krishna - India, Orissa, 18th/19th century
Standing with his right leg crossed over his left, hands aloft as if holding a flute, wearing a gilt dhoti, the face wit[...]
A small indoor house temple A BUTSUDAN
From JAPAN
From the end of the 18th century In good condition with some minor wear...
In carved black and red lacquered wood On some sides it is gilded...
It[...]
Ganga-Jumna Lota vase in brass and bronze, holy water container used in Puja ceremonies. Full-bodied shape with choked collar and hemmed lip, geometric decoration of diamonds and stylized dotted flowe[...]
Very beautiful work of art in carved wood representing an Indian goddess, period of the 18th century perhaps earlier given the work and the patina. Fairly heavy solid wood. From collector of foreign a[...]
Embossed work of a thick copper plate representing an Atlantean-type deity supporting an architectural element. This type of pattern is often present at the base of important statues or constructions [...]
18th century Japanese bronze incense pot, Edo period. Central body carved in relief with plants, flowers and birds. Handle with floral decoration Dimensions: Height 23 cm, width between the two handle[...]
A wooden panel carved in relief of a deity. Indian or Himalayan work. Certainly very old. On the reverse the wood has been heavily worm-eaten, however the whole is solid. 205x130mm
Embossed medallion in deep relief where Gautama Buddha stands out, his hands joined in dharmachakrâ mudra signifying the setting in motion of the wheel of the law. Copper plate where the gilding remai[...]
Large stone sculpture of Saint Sebastian placed on a base, traces of polychromy, in good condition. Date and signature on the right leg 1784 – Midon and other inscriptions (?) Height 1.03 m, depth 0.3[...]
Sculpture in the round with residues of red lacquer and gold leaf, representing Buddha Shakyamuni seated in vajraparyanka with the gesture of the earth connection to witness (bhumisparsa mudra). it da[...]
In dynamic position a banner in the right hand, and a jewel of immortality (?) Against his chest held in the left hand. Gold worn in places revealing red copper, some traces of green oxidation.
Very beautiful Butsudan in which have found a triad composed of Kannon - Seishi and Jizô in painted wood. In the center, dominating the scene, Shô-Kannon, Bodhisattva of Compassion, stands before a ma[...]
Subject: This male winged deity is in a posture that makes her think she is flying or dancing. The divinity is adorned with richly ornamented clothing, beautiful jewels (earrings, necklace, belt, etc.[...]
Skara det-tefillin, 324281
TEFILLINE BAG in the form of shield. Velvet of red silk embroidered with gold threads forming a scrollwork decoration. Embroidered on one side of the name of God and on the[...]
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