The deity is represented seated on a base made of lotus petals. The glory in the shape of a leaf is carved with stylized clouds. This is a classic representation of Buddha whose statuettes were create[...]
Oblong filigree silver amulet with five bails and a removable side stopper. The body is finely decorated using several goldsmithing techniques: twisted filigree, forming diagonal and arabesque pattern[...]
Beautiful Buddha in carved exotic wood. Work from Southeast Asia from the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th century. Height: 28.5cm Length: 16cm
Vase en bronze archaïque Hu de style Han d époque XIX siècle.
Très beau vase orné d un décor d une très belle définition sur toute les parties du vase rituel destiné à recevoir du vin pour des cérém[...]
Finely cast, the tripart ritual dagger issuing from the mouth of a makara with serpents meandering down the sides of the blade, the handle with the heads of citipati, a bodhisattva, and a wrathful d[...]
Small jar, perhaps a censer, in embossed copper applied with relief bronze motifs, held by rivets. The base part is decorated with a band of palms and the upper part with Swastika. These two bands are[...]
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[...]
A Tibetan prayer wheel, the silver alloy cylinder still with prayers intact inside, the base with The visvajra (double thunderbolt) motif which represents peace, the dual aspect of existence, the po[...]
An antique Indian wooden panel with intricate hand carved decoration including a central fluted Krishna figure.
Period - 19th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - 27.5cm x 38.5[...]
Antique bronze kettle dating from the 19th century from the Sultanate of Brunei. Rare object of very high quality finely decorated with many very expressive animals made for an important dignitary. In[...]
The conch in Tibetan Buddhism is symbolic of the propagation of Buddha's teachings. The silver mounts are decorated with Buddhist precious emblems including the twin fish (good fortune, fertility, [...]
Large tripod bronze incense burner with archaic frieze motifs.
Three small animal figures on the lid.
Asia, 19th century?
Good condition.
Dimensions: Height 33 cm x Diameter 41 cm.
Nice genuine early bronze with genuine patina of age.
Period - 17th century or earlier
Measurement - Width 10.5 cm
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High gilded wooden statue of Thai origin that will always be benevolent in your home. This sculpture adorned with rhinestones throughout its clothes is accompanied by an authorized export certificate [...]
Beautiful representation after He Chaozong of the bodhisattva Guanyin. She is seated on a block, her right leg raised on which she rests her right arm. Her hair is pulled up into a bun in which a Budd[...]
A gilt bronze monk from the Rattanakosin period on a pyramidal base. Dressed in the richly embroidered utarasanga monastic robe. He stands upright and has his hands in Anjali Mudra. Origin: Thailand P[...]
Small Buddhist altar carved from a walnut Depicting a Buddhist temple and a small praying Buddha inside Has 2 Chinese characters “Taghagata & Guanyin” Finely carved religious object
HIMALAYAN CEREMONIAL VASE.
Embossed and hammered copper, scroll decoration.
Body decorated with gadroons.
Jajarkot District. North West NEPAL, 18th Century
Height: 16.93 inches
Tibetan thangka depicting the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in his 11-faced aspect, surrounded by several lamas.
Tibet, early 20th century.
Used condition, significant traces of humidity.
Dimension[...]
Gesture of argumentation, of the explanation of the vitarka-mudrā law. The right hand is raised, palm forward, fingers turned outwards, the tips of the thumb and index finger touch. Left hand represen[...]
In two parts, base and nested bust. Posture of taking the earth as a witness, one of the nine mudras retained for the Buddha. Sitting in a meditation posture, the Buddha comes out of his meditation an[...]
This is a page from the holy book of Jainism, the Kalpa-Sutra, an Indian religion founded around the 6th century BC, still practiced by around ten million followers, depicting in the margin of the tex[...]
The bell, ghanta, is a ritual object of worship used in Lamaist ceremonies in Himalayan Tantric Buddhism. It is one of the main attributes of the lama. The ghanta represents knowledge and emptiness. A[...]
Pair of terracotta amulets, Buddha in Maravijaya position, decorating temples outside, 16th century period or earlier, pagan province of Burma, height 8 cm, width 7 cm, thickness 2 cm
Terracotta woman's head, beautiful patina, Majopahit kingdom, East Java, late 13th / early 16th century. Good general condition. Height with base 13.5 cm. Head height 4 cm. Width 3 cm.
Terracotta head of a dignitary, slight loss on the headdress, beautiful patina, anthology profile, Indonesia East Java, Majopahit kingdom, late 13th century / early 16th century good general condition[...]
Pair of terracotta amulets, Buddha in maravijaya position, adorning outdoor temples, period 16th century or earlier Navan province Burma height 10 cm wide 7 cm thickness 2.5 cm collected by me in 1988[...]
Mask of "citipati" a macabre representation reminding everyone of the precarious nature of human life. Used during ceremonies and dances in monasteries in Nepal and Tibet, wood with remains of polychr[...]
Sutra or Kammavaca (The content has not yet been translated) of a Theravada Buddhist monastery, containing sacred texts of the Pali canon or monk ordination, handwritten (Pali writing, Burmese script)[...]
Burma late 19th century gilded metal sculpture representing Buddha seated in the position of taking the earth as witness in good general condition minor wear from time Height 32.5 cm length 20.5 depth[...]
Terracotta protection deity, beautiful patina on terracotta, anthology profile. Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit Kingdom, late 13th century / early 16th century. Good general condition. height with bas[...]
Painting of a trinity representing in the center, probably, a form of Ushnishavijaya with three crowned heads and six arms, definable by the attributes she holds in her hands. The green Tara and the w[...]
Rare and superb Kangling in human femur and Tibetan silver decorated with floral and geometric patterns and small colored beads with coral and turquoise.
This beautiful ritual instrument dates from t[...]
Terracotta head of a woman, traditional headdress and earrings, beautiful patina on terracotta, exceptional profile. Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit Kingdom, late 13th century / early 16th century. Go[...]
Terracotta dignitary head, slight lack, beautiful patina on terracotta, anthology profile. Indonesia, East Java, Majapahit Kingdom, late 13th century / early 16th century. Good general condition. heig[...]
Large prayer book cover from a Tibetan monastery. These religious objects were brought during the second half of the 20th century when the Buddhist community migrated outside Tibet. The golden cover i[...]
An antique South Indian Temple sandalwood carving depicting Ganesha, Fine quality craftsmanship, good age patina, a nice genuine example dating from the 1800's.
Period - 19th Century
Condition[...]
CURIOSITY
Very nice miniature ivory carved statue of a Guanyin, seated cross-legged on a large lotus flower forming a throne, holding in her left hand a covered pot and in her right hand a lotus fl[...]
Beautiful Ghau, travel reliquary of interesting size in embossed silver decorated with dragons and chimeras, a Buddhist deity in terracotta inside. the back is in copper, practically complete with its[...]
Superb porcelain statue representing Guanyin, goddess of mercy in the Buddhist tradition of East Asia. This ancient piece, of Chinese or Japanese origin, is finely decorated with relief patterns repre[...]
Very beautiful Butsudan in which we find the bodhisattva Daizuigu-bosatsu in meditation, seated in the lotus position on a richly carved pyramidal throne in front of a Mandorla decorated in its center[...]
A beautiful Vietnamese lacquered wooden Buddha, seated with his hands clasped in dhyanamudra, the gesture of meditation.
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measure[...]
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[...]
Buddhist ceremonial headdress or crown decorated with old stones Certainly 19th century Fairly good condition given the period It is a little twisted Height: approximately 30 cm Width: approximately 2[...]
Masque de Renard kitsune en bois sculpté et laqué avec poils.
Il s'agit d'un masque de danse traditionnelle représentant un renard, animal connu dans le folklore japonais.
La mâchoire du bas est m[...]
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 9 cm
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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
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A splendid hand-carved hardwood panel depicting the Dashavatara.
The Dashavatara are the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, a principal Hindu god. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to[...]
Bronze perfume burner resting on a base with elephant heads and on an openwork base as well as the lid, topped with a Fô dog. Handles in stylized dragons. Signature in stamp under the body of the perf[...]
An important antique Chinese bamboo libation cup well carved with scrolling Lingzhi, black lacquer interior.
Period - 17th century
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 3.3 cm Dia[...]
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