This folding table, carved and painted from wood, belongs to the tradition of Tibetan ritual furniture designed for portable religious use. Conceived for easy transport, it features an ingenious struc[...]
An ancestral Chinese altar carved from wood, lacquered red, and richly decorated with gilt highlights. The central section features a vertical tablet adorned with cloud motifs and a central panel bear[...]
Statue of Buddha seated in the lotus position, his left hand resting on his knees, palm upwards, and his right hand lowered, fingers touching the ground. This is the gesture of enlightenment, when Bud[...]
Rare 19th-century Tibetan prayer wheel. This large, hand-operated prayer wheel consists of a wooden (bamboo) handle, a cylindrical copper drum containing layers of parchment with mandras, and a chain [...]
A nice small Tibetan thangka depicting Shakyamuni Buddha, painted in rich mineral pigments. The Buddha is shown seated in vajrasana on a lotus throne, his hands in the bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture [...]
Small Japanese lacquered wooden shrine. This shrine once housed prayer books. Good condition. Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking. France: €15, Worldwide: €20. We are available to answer any [...]
A finely decorated bronze ritual bell, surmounted by a handle in the shape of a nine-pronged vajra (navavajra), a symbol of ultimate perfection in Tantric Buddhism. Below the vajra is a serene female [...]
Cast and lacquered bronze bell. Japan, Edo period, 18th-19th century. The bell is made of bronze cast using the lost-wax method, its surface entirely covered with Urushi lacquer. Its small size sugges[...]
Yamantaka (Vajrabhairava) mask in repoussé and gilded copper. Tibet or Nepal, 19th century. The mask represents the fearsome bull-headed deity Yamantaka. Between the horns appears the skull, a symbol [...]
Large and impressive antique Tibetan painted wooden mandala panel, 57 × 55 cm, dating from the Ming dynasty (15th–17th century), originally from a Buddhist temple or shrine.Painted in polychrome pigme[...]
"Indo-English Silver Thabeik Bowl. Late 19th Early 20th Century. Signed with a family motto in Latin: "Forcicer Sapiencer" and dated in Roman numerals: 1857 - 1927 Solid silver bowl hallmarked 800. In[...]
Antique 4 small thangka, 19th century, Tibet or Nepal1. 10.5cmx12cm2. 11.5cm x 9cm 3. 16cm x 8cm4. 12cm x 7.5cmA very beautiful and fine small painted thangka from the 19th century.
Diameter: 12 cm
Rare and well-preserved Tibetan gau (ghau) — a portable Buddhist shrine or amulet case, made of hammered copper with silver mounts, dating from the 19th century. Such shrines were wor[...]
Small celadon jade libation cup, slightly stained with rust Probably towards the end of the 19th century Decorated with sculpted waves at the base and engraved with flowers and foliage Good condition,[...]
A superb old Buddhist ritual mask carved in wood and polychromed, depicting a protective spirit (raksha) or a wrathful deity, probably Mahakala, the guardian of the Dharma in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhis[...]
Wooden statuette, representation of the goddess Gauri - India, Rajasthan, early 20th century or earlier. Wooden statuette of a rather rustic sculpture but of undeniable aesthetic and graphic quality. [...]
A finely cast Cambodian (Khmer) bronze Buddhist ritual bell with deep, untouched patina. The baluster handle is surmounted by a squatting guardian figure—arms crossed over the knees, wearing a crown a[...]
An exceptional 19th-century Burmese Kammavaca manuscript from Mandalay, produced during the late Konbaung Dynasty (circa 1850–1900). This complete and authentic set includes two richly decorated woode[...]
Pair of large, richly carved, gilded and red lacquered wooden standards. A religious and decorative object in Vietnamese temples and pagodas. Different decor for each side.Brought back from Indochina [...]
A finely detailed Tibetan thangka depicting the Bhavachakra, or Wheel of Life, executed in mineral pigments and gold on finely woven canvas. This powerful cosmological image illustrates the Buddhist c[...]
A finely cast bronze ghanta (ritual bell), likely of Tibetan or Newari (Nepalese) origin, dating to the 19th century or earlier. This sacred object stands 17 cm tall and features a five-pronged vajra [...]
India, early 19th century, very pretty bronze oil lamp used for the rites of the Hindu religion. The very elaborate bas-relief decoration represents on the front the goddess Lakshmi in her Gajalakshmi[...]
Statuette depicting a figure standing on a rectangular pedestal, holding a staff in one hand and an unidentified object in the other. He wears a draped monastic robe with long tails falling to his fee[...]
I'm offering you this beautiful mythical bird whose legs are damaged. It is positioned on its original base. Old traces of glue. In need of restoration.
Tibetan ritual bronze dagger "Phurbu". Skull cup of three "Mahakala" heads topped with a horse's head. The handle is perfectly chiseled. The blade emerges from the mouth of a mythical monster and is a[...]
86 double sided pagesThe wooden endboards carved with oṁ maṇi padme hūṁ“Praise to the jewel in the lotus” — symbolizing wisdom and compassion in union. and painted with The Ashtamangala- the Eight Aus[...]
Important ancient Tibetan Nepali Buddhist ritual sutra book with leather binding. 27 double sided pages.I have done some research into this facinating book and share with you my findings.• Script: Ra[...]
Large and beautiful Japanese prayer altar, called "butsudan", dating from the 19th century (Edo period 1603-1867). The butsudan is intended to venerate Buddha and Buddhist deities. Opening with two d[...]
Period - 19th centuryMeasurement - Height 87 cm Width 40 cmSOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On parle français. Wij spreken NederlandsIf you have any questio[...]
An attactive Burmese, Shan, carved wood, black lacquer and gilded figure of Moggallana shown seated his hands clasped in adoration of the Lord Buddha. There is an indent between his fingers to hold i[...]
Horn dispensers
like these were used during shamanic fire rituals. They were filled with
mustard seeds, which were thrown into the fire to release smoke that purified
the air of ghosts. They are of[...]
The Hindu pantheon is my teeming world, where animals endowed with great powers and reason, and creatures sometimes closer to humans, meet. These subjects in carved wood and papier-mâché, enhanced wit[...]
This elegant and refined Buddha in semi-precious exotic solid wood is remarkable for its grace and spiritual strength, a curiosity piece from India, well carved and of beautiful size, executed with ca[...]
The photos were taked outside in my garden, the main photo was taken with it pegged on my washing line therefore there are shadows and patches of sunlight.Some old repairs. it is faded as one would ex[...]
Mahakala Ritual Mask - Tibet or Mongolia, 19th Century. Mask made of papier-mâché and lacquered canvas with red and gold polychromy. The mask is surrounded by a crown with five citipati heads. Articul[...]
An unusual large carved black wood stand for a diety carved as Naga with seven heads.Period - 19th century Condition - Good condition Measurement - Height 51 cm SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY[...]
An antique Tibetan silver and turquoise Gau. Period - 19th century Condition - Good condition Measurement - Width 8.6 cm.SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installments.On[...]
Compare with another plaque click here Copper alloy temple panel showing Virabhadra South India 19th century This beautiful plaque of the god Virabhadra shows a lot of attention to detail. It is of em[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 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[...]
Votive / libation spoon with a handle of native wood carved in imitation of the lignified bamboo culm. Embossed brass tip, coconut spoon set in brass, brass handle. Length 16.5 cm Excellent condition.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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