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.
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statue vêtue d une robe monastique parée de joyaux en position de méditation ( dhyana mudra ), déesse de la compassion en fonte de fer laquée noir ,traces de dorure et légères traces de polychromie ro[...]
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[...]
Temple ridge ornament (Faiteau) called, according to interpretations, “Garuda” (In Sanskrit: Eagle), mount of the god Vishnu or “Hong/Hamsa” representing the mythical bird or swan, animal vehicle of t[...]
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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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 [...]
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[...]
Large Buddhist temple sculpture in polychrome carved wood and sulphide eyes. This is a representation of Kyobon Hadai who is the 9th Buddhist saint (Arhat or Arakan in Japanese). The sculpture is in 3[...]
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[...]
For the state, note corrosion, the tip is broken, small green traces in places. A ritual dagger used in ceremonies to exorcise the demon, the Phurba is also used as a spiritual nail to neutralize dist[...]
Embossed copper disc with gilding on the main subject in the center, and, alternately, on the floral motifs on the periphery. Very fine representation of the 18-armed deity, Durga, in her Mahishasura [...]
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[...]
Charming ancient Buddhist miniature votive painting in a modern frame of good quality.
One of the most recognizable mantras in the world is om mani padme hum. While many know it, not all realize th[...]
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.
Wooden statue of the Hindu god Visnu or Vishnu, one of the three main gods of Hinduism, from South India. Second deity of the Hindu trinity in the company of Brahma and Shiva (Siva). He is the protect[...]
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.[...]
Subject: Representative Somaskanda (aspect of Siva) and Uma [(in Tamil) Parvati (in Sanskrit)]. They are standing on a rectangular base. Somaskanda carries its attributes: the ax or the scepter and an[...]
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