A sacred symbol of Hinduism, it represents the divine union of masculine and feminine energies, creation and the source of all life. Worship and contemplation of this representation inspires worshippe[...]
An antique Tibetan Buddhist Tsa Tsa mould. Period - 19th century or earlier. Measurement - Mold area: 6.5cm x 5.2cm. SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On par[...]
Conch shell, called Dung dkar in Tibet, made of silver-plated metal, embossed copper, shell and turquoise, decorated with stylized floral motifs and auspicious Buddhist signs of good omen. A turquoise[...]
A rare and imposing antique ThaiTemple votive figure of the elephant God Ganesha depicted seated in a position of Royal ease, his four hands holding his attributes. Inscribed on thebase "Made in Wat[...]
A carved ivory figure of Baby Bala Krishna, the crawling figure holding the pearl of wisdom or butter ball, remains of original polychrome and gilt decoration. Indian, 17th century. Period - 17th cent[...]
Himalayan ritual vase in chiseled silver and hard stones – 19th / 20th century Elegant globular vase with a flared neck, made of silver finely chiseled with plant scrolls and floral registers, typical[...]
Gauri or Paravati - Goddess of love, fertility and sacrifice holds great significance especially during the famous Gangaur festival soon after Holi - the festival of colours celebrated with great enth[...]
Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 11 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken NederlandsIf you have any questions do[...]
EXOTIC WOOD CROSS WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAYS - MAINLY PLANT DECOR - FROM MACAO OR TONKIN - IN VERY GOOD CONDITION - PLEASE NOTE SOME INSIGNIFICANT LOSS ON THE PERIPHERAL FILLETS -
A thangka depicting Yama Dharmaraja and his consort Chamunda - China, Tibet, 18th-19th century Thangka with rare iconography depicting Yama Dharmaraja with his consort Chamunda wearing an antelope ski[...]
Chofa Siam 19th century Ridge ornament in carved wood and traces of polychromy Important architectural element of Buddhist temple, ridge ornament, called "Chofa", representing Garuda, the bird-man of [...]
Beautiful vintage Tibetan thangka entirely hand painted, with incredible details. Mounted on panel. Period - 20th century. Condition - Good condition Measurement - 64 x 49 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFIC[...]
A Puskola poth Ceylonese Buddhist sutra manuscript with traditionaly decorated painted wood covers.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONPeriod - 19th century or earlierCondition - Good condi[...]
39 double-sided leaves. Part of a private collection of Buddhist manuscripts that I have just acquired from the estate of a deceased collector in Cannes, on the French Riviera, in the south of France.[...]
Large pendant forming a reliquary box in solid silver and inlaid with Lapis Lazuli and red coral North India Tibet or Nepal first half of the 20th century rare for its size and the richness of its dec[...]
Large incense or perfume burner base representing Garuda, India, Orissa, late 19th century. Garuda is a Vedic deity and the king of birds in Hindu mythology. Mount of Vishnu, he is often depicted as a[...]
Tripod libation cup, in carved buffalo horn, handle in the shape of a dragon, body decorated with two chilongs (hornless dragons) and carved with stylized motifs (taotié*), from China, early 20th cent[...]
Antique Indian Hindu Amulet? in silver with painted miniature.
probably late 19th early 20th century. Very nicely finished.
Dimensions: the largest 8.50 cm the smallest 4cm
Amazing statuette of Buddha in lapis lazuli decorated with brilliants from the 19th century originating from India, this precious piece is of good size and well carved in a block with beautiful colors[...]
Large and beautiful Japanese prayer altar, called "butsudan", dating from the first half of the 19th century (Edo period 1603-1867).The butsudan is intended to venerate Buddha and Buddhist deities.Ope[...]
Burma.
Old Burmese temple offering box.
In red and gold lacquered wood decorated with cranes and clouds.
Elegant stupa shape.
Early 20th century.
Dimensions:
H: 43 cm.
Maximum diameter: 23 cm.
[...]
An old Tibetan Kangling of silver alloy with decorated copper ends it with a semi-precious stone.
Period - 20th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Length 36 cm
[...]
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.
This polychrome porcelain subject represents the Japanese goddess "Kannon" sitting on a lotus flower. She is the goddess of compassion and mercy holding in her hand the "sutra" scroll containing a tex[...]
Votive / libation spoon with a handle of native wood carved in imitation of the lignified bamboo culm. Embossed silver plate tip, coconut spoon set in brass, brass handle. Length 16.5 cm Excellent con[...]
A Vintage Indian Kavad, a narrative shrine from Rajasthan, handcrafted and hand painted in vibrant colours.
It gets its name from the Rajasthani word Kivad which means door.
The box resembles a [...]
Antique hand carved alabaster hanging sabbath oil lamp with bronze or brass pivot. Good condition with minor signs of use.
A similar lamp can be seen at the Walters Art Museum - CLICK HERE
Per[...]
A rare Nepalese Svarodaya Astrological Magic book.
It appears to be a mixture of astrological pañcaṅgam and other elements here might indicate that it is a svarodaya text. CLICK HERE for other ex[...]
Ghau portable temple or tantric travel temple, it presents Mahakala with four arms, each of them holding ritual instruments that perform the four positive Karmas; *Pacify illness, obstacles and troubl[...]
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[...]
Statue of Kannon, Guanyin or goddess of mercy. In enameled porcelain painted in gold. With relief enameling. Manufacture of SATSUMA from the end of the 19th century around 1900. Good general condition[...]
A rare antique Chinese cloisonné Christian cross.
A fascinating and rare piece of art, as it combines two distinct cultural and religious traditions—Chinese craftsmanship and Christian symbolism.[...]
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[...]
This type of crucifix was created in large quantities for Vietnamese, Chinese and other Christians. The shape and decorations are always similar and the mother-of-pearl patterns are inlaid in a beauti[...]
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[...]
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