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[...]
Discover this magnificent Buddha statue, a striking representation of spirituality and serenity. With its height of 33 cm, this statue will captivate your gaze with its prayerful posture, hands claspe[...]
An antique gilded Tibetan Citipati mask mounted on an embroidered textile hanging panel.
The skull mask of Citipati is a reminder of the impermanence of life and the eternal cycle of life and dea[...]
Ivory representation of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara
China
19th century
The bodhisattva is represented here in its sinicized and feminized form, Guanyin.
Depicted standing in samapada positi[...]
feuilleMonumental and sumptuous Japanese prayer altar, called "butsudan", dating from the beginning of the 20th century -- Taishô period (1912-1926) -- and from Kyoto.
Rarely, it is complete with al[...]
Rare processional head, very probably representing Fuxi one of the three August creators of China but without certainty
Old patina of use, traces of blackened red pigments, reliquary on the back, goa[...]
Keman in bronze and copper alloy formerly gilded. Karyobinga and Mon of the Tokugawa.
Japan 19th century or probably before.
Keman in copper-plated bronze cut, cast and gilded with mer-cure, with s[...]
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[...]
The khatvanga sometimes called a magic staff or scepter is an important attribute in Tibetan Tantric Buddhism. It is in the form of a long stick ending at each end with a half vajra. Following this, f[...]
Hamsa-shaped kendi, richly decorated, probably from the kilns of Si Satchanalai or Sawankhalok, 16th century. Kendi were used for a wide variety of purposes in addition to their main function as a pou[...]
Small Buddha, in polychrome lead, dating from the Republic of China (1912-1949). Height: 6.5 cm. Weight: 0.332 kg. Good condition. Free shipping for France.
Tibet circa 1850
An exceptional antique silver mandala and silver filigree travel amulet box (copper inner box) called Gau. All the turquoise cabochons are present, as well as the silver triangles [...]
Sukhothai-style gilt bronze seated Buddha. Anc. Coll. J.P LAPRUGNE.
Thailand or Laos; first third of the 16th century
Gilt bronze, turquoise
H. 13.2cm
In the seated varada-mudrā position, the [...]
Horn dispensers like these were used in shamanic fire rituals. They were filled with mustard seeds which were thrown into the fire to release smoke which purified the air of ghosts. They are often dec[...]
Page from an ancient Tibetan manuscript extolling the beneficial qualities of the Diamond Sutra.
Period - Difficult to date precisely but certainly 19th century but probably much older.
Measu[...]
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Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 60 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTI[...]
Burma 19th century Old handwritten Buddhist prayer book composed of 34 sheets linked together in accordion mode. Written on both sides and with a total length of five meters, they form an immense pray[...]
Statue of Buddha - Burma
Statue of Maravijaya Buddha in meditation position.
Lacquered wood and traces of gilding.
REGION: Burma
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: 19th century
DIMENSION: 46cm X 20cm X 15cm[...]
Round in shape, in two half shells, entirely gold lacquered in fundame, the very finely sculpted interior decoration presents a Buddha in a seated position, on the lotus, the right hand raised with th[...]
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[...]
Peinture bouddhiste dit Thangka* tibétain représentant le Gautama Bouddha** dit encore Bouddha Shakyamuni, assis les jambes croisées (chevilles tournées vers le ciel) sur un trône de lotus multicolo[...]
Peinture bouddhiste dit Thangka* tibétain représentant la déesse Tara Blanche**, au dessus d'elle une fleur de lotus, entourée de quatre autres personnages, d'époque début XXème siècle.
Ce thangka [...]
Peinture bouddhiste dit Thangka* tibétain représentant le Bodhisattva Manjushri**, tenant uné épée dans la main droite et une fleur de lotus dans la gauche, entouré de ses nombreux fidèles, d'époque[...]
Asian fragment from the beginning of the 20th century, probably a ritual piece from a temple.
Carved wood lion heads.
Dimensions: 31 x 9 cm height 16 cm
Old Tibetan or Nepalese prayer wheel with inlaid stones to identify and finely worked metal. As for the condition, note wear and friction, scratches, small stains in places. The prayer wheel is compos[...]
Very beautiful element of wooden sculpture representing a Hindu deity, Certainly the representation of Visnu, Beautiful sculpture and beautiful original patina. Normal wear and tear, Cut at the top an[...]
Fragment of bas-relief Fragment of schist bas-relief representing young Buddha on his mount.
This is the scene of the Great Departure where Prince Siddharta, the one who would become Buddha, leaves h[...]
A Tibetan threngwa composed of horn cylindrical beads with a bronze Thokcha attached.
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - see photo 25 cm
SOLD WITH[...]
A Tibetan miniature painting depicting Sakyamuni (Buddha in the human realm), one of the so called six sages. Perhaps a tsakli or from a Gau?
The painting circa C14th/C16th but the mount and hangin[...]
Very pretty and interesting polychrome wooden stele in red and black. In the shape of a mandorla, it contains ten tas-tsa or ex-voto in gilded wood. Each element represents the different stages of the[...]
Gandhâra Sculpture of Buddha in Bûmisparsha Mudra – Pakistan
This sculpture corresponds perfectly to typical Gandhâra standards, considered to be the first representations of the Buddha in a human fo[...]
Zoomorphic libation vase or jug, in finely chiseled bronze with stylized motifs and in the shape of a fantastic animal (a taotié*), tripod base (animal legs), signed on the side, from China, 17th-18th[...]
Birmanie, milieu du XXe siècle, livre de prières Bouddhiste dit Kammavaca.
Dans une couverture en bois en 2 parties, 16 feuilles de prière manuscrites, en palmier laqué et doré, double face.
Objet r[...]
Shanka Conque Rituelle Coquillage Tibétain Garniture Argent Très belle pièce fin 19ème début 20ème recouverte d'argent à bas titre Pièce originale et insolite pouvant être montée en pendentif Envoi gr[...]
Pretty little Ghau reliquary, origin from Tibet or Nepal, very beautiful patina of time, it is made of silver and red copper. It has its cord and is equipped with leather on the thickness Height 12cm [...]
Five Indian carved wooden panels depicting a Hindu gods and goddess probably from the interior of a Hindu temple. I have dated them to the 17th century but they are probably earlier.
Period - 17t[...]
Bronze tibétain Vajrasattva, 19e .
La tête est ornée d'une couronne
Usure légère et patine conforme à l’âge et à l’usage . Pas de base ajoutée, l'intérieur est creux , manque une pate e[...]
TIBET 19th century.
RARE authentic kapala: sacred libatory cup.
Used by Tibetan monks during tantric rituals. Consisting of a skull cap, partially covered with a thick sheet of low-grade silver, cut[...]
Hello, I offer you this important BUTSUDAN in ivory and bone, opening with two doors and housing a Buddha in meditation. The doors and the perimeter are enhanced with a relief decoration of arhats and[...]
SUPERB SMALL JAPANESE PORTABLE TEMPLE EDO PERIOD ENTIRELY IN GOLD LACQUERED WOOD WITH VERY PRETTY FITTINGS ON EACH OF THE DOORS OPENING ON BOTH SIDES ONTO A SMALL BUDDHA THE INTERIOR DOORS ARE LACQUER[...]
Burmese ordination manuscript from the beginning of the 19th century, complete, with its 16 "olles" (tallipot or latanier leaves) and 2 covers. The Kamavaca are made up of Buddhist texts or canons whi[...]
A rare antique Indian miniature ivory temple for Pooja/Worship.
Period - 19th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Height 10.4 cm
SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHE[...]
A splendid Indian Vibhuti box hand carved in the form of the sacred Hindu bull Nandi. C18th or perhaps earlier. Wear commensurate with age. Good age patina. His horns have been shortened over the la[...]
A Indian black stone sculpture of a shaivite Dvarapala, well carved holding a Trishul and Damaru in his upper hands and a formidable gada below.
The vine-carved mandorla topped with a Kirtimukha [...]
Temple ridge ornament known, depending on interpretations, as “Garuda” (Sanskrit: Eagle), mount of the god Vishnu or “Hong/Hamsa” (Thai: Hong /Sanskrit: Hamsa) representing the mythical bird or swan/g[...]
Collection of Hindu Dies (from Rajasthan) in hollow-engraved bronze from the 17th and 18th centuries to reproduce precious metal jewelry called: ABRASAX (Amulets) and used by the Gnostics. Detailed de[...]
Large Thai Buddha in alabaster from the 19th century. It measures with its wooden base: 44 cm in height because the point on the head is broken at the end. Maximum width: 26cm. It weighs approximately[...]
Ritual case and bone wand holder box, TIBET-NEPAL, 19th century. Brass case with embossed decoration with its prayer rosary with bone beads and others. Height: 13.5 cm Chopstick holder case (absent) i[...]
TIBET-NEPAL shaman knife, 19th century. White embossed metal case carrying 3 coral balls. Bone-mounted knife, red riveted copper pommel, and a small side ring. Flat blade with 1 groove and 1 edge with[...]
Tibetan Shaman's Bag - Nepal, 19th century. Rigid polychrome leather decorated with the figure of an angry deity. Wear on one side. Reinforcement of the corners with metal bars. Height: 22 cm Length: [...]
Tibetan Lama crown made up of five hand-painted papier-mâché panels representing the five different states of the Buddha. Used during ceremonies and pujas in Nepal and Tibet, late 19th, early 20th.
Reliquary in yellow copper closed by an embossed lid representing an inscription in Tibetan. Inside a card, called "tsakali", with the effigy of a deity of the Buddhist pantheon. A braided fabric cord[...]
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