An authentic Tibetan trumpet known as a Dungchen, a Buddhist monastic ritual temple instrument traditionally used in monasteries during ceremonies, processions, and ritual music.This impressive instru[...]
Japan, early 20th century, a very beautiful polychrome wood and plaster statue with gilding depicting the monk Nichiren Shonin (1222-1282), founder of Nichiren Shu, one of the major schools of Mahayan[...]
An antique Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana (Tantric) ritual kartika (drikug) mounted on a metal shaft and adorned with vajra (dorje) finials, dating to the 20th century.This striking ceremonial implement b[...]
Here is a large Satsuma Buddha statue, bearing a signature in red ink. Regarding its condition, note some wear to the gilding, minor chips on the head, and small nicks on the base. However, overall it[...]
A carved and gilded wooden Buddha rests on a lotus flower, draped in a pleated cloth inlaid with polychrome glass, in a meditative pose. Originating in Burma, probably a decorative piece carved from s[...]
Bronze sculpture depicting a Buddha head, Thailand, mid-20th century. The eyes are half-open, a slight smile, and the earlobes are elongated. The hairstyle is characteristic: a topknot surmounted by a[...]
Gilded metal sculpture depicting the Buddha standing on a stepped mound in the "fearless Monday" pose. Siamese work, early 20th century. Minor damage and wear consistent with age. Height 38cm. Base 9x[...]
A rare and impressive antique Vietnamese ceremonial congratulatory banner, dating to Winter 1921, from the late Nguyễn Dynasty.The large central inscription reads:馬上錦衣 — “Splendid Robes upon Horseback[...]
Beautiful Buddha head; the headdress is adorned with the Ushnisha in a tall, flame-like spiral, the 32nd attribute, symbol of Enlightenment and the spiritual power of the founder of Buddhism. Bronze w[...]
Thangka, Nepal or Tibet. Material: Painting on fabric. Period: 20th century. Dimensions: 57 cm x 42 cm wide, framed (64 cm high x 49 cm wide). Condition: Good condition. Shipping: Colissimo tracked de[...]
Nepal, late 19th - early 20th century, a beautiful and unusual painted papier-mâché Bhairava mask. Bhairava, whose name means "frightening," is a wrathful form of the Hindu god Shiva. He is depicted i[...]
Beautiful miniature statuette depicting Putaï, the Laughing Buddha( Enameled and gilded copper).* Republic of China period (1912-1949) *He is shown here seated, holding a Ru-Yi pot (imaginary) in his [...]
I am offering a Chinese libation cup made of buffalo horn, dating from the 20th century or earlier. It is decorated with scholars amidst vegetation. The horn is finely carved and honey-colored, with s[...]
An important pair of anthropomorphic figures carved from a single block of wood, standing on circular bases hewn from sections of tree trunk. The deliberately naive modeling, stylized proportions, and[...]
India, mid-20th century, a very beautiful bronze hanging bell adorned with a representation of the goddess Tripura, the embodiment of beauty and one of the forms of Parvati. She is seated in the lotus[...]
North India, first half of the 20th century, a superb and unusual copper-bronze temple lamp with a brown patina. Buddha is depicted on both sides in a standing position, his left hand raised and holdi[...]
CIVILIZATIONS Ethnic Art / Ancestor Worship Eastern Timor Island / Indonesia These Atoni Ancestor masks are traditionally carved from blocks of fossilized coral. The facial features are reduced to the[...]
The rectangular body is made of antique bakelite or reconstituted amber, recognizable by its veined orange color. The mounts are made of silver-plated metal, finely chiseled with floral and spiral mot[...]
Tibetan Shankha conch Copper and solid silver setting on white Indian shell partly engraved and decorated with a hard stone cabochon the solid silver setting (tested) is particularly well chiseled wit[...]
Indo-Portuguese, Goa, India, late 19th-early 20th century (circa 1880–1920)Superb, finely carved ivory statuette representing Kali, Hindu goddess of destruction and death. The deity is depicted standi[...]
Buddha carved from a branch of Chinese coral. Height: 9.2 cm. Length: 10.3 cm. Weight: 0.262 kg. Good condition. Shipping extra: €12, registered for France, thank you.
Antique large Gau Tibet Nepal pendant, turquoise silver and brass. Silver tested. Good condition, patina of use of the silver, slight twisting in places. Dimensions: height 8.5 cm, maximum length 6.7 [...]
Khmer or Burmese Hindu temple made of terracotta Presence of a Rakhasa protective demon This structure evokes Mount Meru, the summit of the Hindu world Manufactured at the beginning of the twentieth c[...]
India, 1920s/1930s, very pretty and unusual bronze statuette depicting a male character also called a Marapachi doll. Marapachi statuettes are of particular importance in India. Offered by two (the ma[...]
Northern Thailand, Tai Lu culture, mid-20th century, superb sculpture in red lacquered wood enhanced with gold depicting a seated Buddha, on a wooden base, his hands in the posture of taking the earth[...]
Dream stones intended for meditation and scholarsVery beautiful set in a blackened wooden frame Stones called Dali, originating from the eponymous regionEach stone is in a frame in a different formatT[...]
Traditional Tibetan mani prayer wheel crafted from copper with a turned wooden handle. The drum is adorned with pierced repoussé work featuring the mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum” in raised Tibetan script,[...]
Hard stone statuette representing a Guanyin seated in a meditation position and holding a vase, resting on a base to which she is attached. Early 20th century. Good condition, no breakage or restorati[...]
Tantric Buddhist ritual ornament made of bone, depicting a dancing Citipati skeleton, originating from the Tibet/Nepal region and dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.The piece measures 22 cm [...]
This finely crafted Tibetan prayer scroll case (also known as a gau or mantra container) dates to the 20th century and is made from silver with intricate repoussé and engraved detailing. Cylindrical i[...]
Miniature Spirit House, Asian art, early 20th century, carved wood, small defects, maximum dimensions 38x65 cm, height 70 cm.www.oldpaintingsonline.com
Laughing Buddha in porcelain and polychrome enamels, depicting the Buddha Milefo accompanied by five children, represented seated, holding the rosary in his right hand, and the bag of riches in his le[...]
Large Old Indian Narrative Painting (Pabuji Ki Phad): 4'7" x 15'7" (137 x 460 cm), early/mid 20th c., paint on canvas. Pabuji Ki Phad is a religious scroll painting of folk deities, which is used for [...]
Beautiful vintage Tibetan thangka entirely hand painted, with incredible details. Mounted on panel. Period - 20th century. Condition - Good condition Measurement - 64 x 49 cm
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Guang Yu, Zhang Fei, and Liu Bei. Watercolor. China, early 20th century.Framed painting depicting three male figures, with text on the right side. The one reading, seated on a throne covered with a ti[...]
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[...]
Shalabhanjika, woman or yakshi with a tree. Carved stone. Hindu school, 20th century.
In Indian art, salabhanjika or shalabhanjika refers, among other things, to the image of a woman or a yakshi (a k[...]
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.
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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[...]
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 [...]
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
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, [...]
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 [...]
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.Dimensions:Height[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Ritual calendar in embossed copper grouping the twelve signs of the zodiac, the eight trigrams and in the center the nine Mewas, in the upper part, Chenrezi, Vajrapani and Manjushri as well as the Kal[...]
The Yao Chinese minority live in the South West of China, the North of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. Yao Taoism uses paintings of the Gods instead of statues as in other ethnic groups. These paintings m[...]
Silver thangka (without titration) embossed, sealed with a copper plate with the double vajra (Viśvavajra, vajra of the universe) which marks its completion. Yamāntaka is the wrathful aspect of Mañjus[...]
Tibetan thangka painted on canvas representing a Buddha and characters, framed by a thin black wooden stick. Indian work made at the end of the 19th century.
Dimensions: H 161 x W 125 x D 2 cm
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Nepal, first half of the 20th century, very pretty Hindu ceremonial and ritual oil lamp. It is decorated with a bird at the top. A circular handle makes it easy to carry. This beautiful piece of folk [...]
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