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[...]
Large gilded wooden Buddha. Hands in Bhumisparsa Mudra position .Topped with five canopies. Thailand, 19th century work. The canopies are removable, the Buddha can be presented alone. Some defects fro[...]
Large Buddha from Burma XIXème century. In the position of witnessing Vajraparyanka. Technique of dry lacquer or hollow lacquer called man-yun. The lacquer is deposited on a clay sculpture, which is [...]
China, second half of the 19th century, rare and very pretty ceremonial embroidered silk tiger cap intended for young boys to protect them against evil spirits. At the back, a long red-background neck[...]
Large wrought iron ladle, inlaid with bronze plates. These plates are chiseled with patterns that appear to be characters, however these are mysterious and unknown to us, they may be cabalistic, magic[...]
Hindu ritual box, representing a bull (metal or bronze) surrounded by four rats. Indonesia, 19th century, perhaps Bali. This box is dedicated to Shiva and Ganesh, the bull (Nandi) is the vehicle of th[...]
In Hindu iconography, the mukhalinga or mukhalingam (i.e. "linga with a face") is a linga cover with one or more faces, traditionally made of brass, bronze or silver and cast using the lost wax method[...]
Remarkable set of wise men, Buddhas, and riders in finely carved, gilded and polychromed wood from China, from the first half of the 19th century. These seven statuettes, removable ornaments of a pray[...]
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 [...]
Period - 20th century or earlier
Condition - Good condition
Measurement - Diameter 15cm
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The bell, ghanta associated with the vajra (or dorje in Tibet) are the ritual objects of worship used in lamaist ceremonies in Himalayan tantric Buddhism. These are the main attributes of the lama. Th[...]
Ghau reliquary box intended for the transport and conservation of precious or prayer objects.
This one is decorated with a large red coral
The jewel, made in silver and brass
Tibet, Nepal. 19th cen[...]
Kartrika used during Tibetan tantric ceremonies. Symbolically it allows us to cut the ties that bind us to go on the path to liberation. The blade is made of iron held by two opposing griffins, the ce[...]
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Bouddah
Patinated metal
Dimensions : H. 8
Japan, l[...]
Pair of terracotta amulets, Buddha in maravijaya position, adorning temples outdoors, period 16 century province Bagan Burma height 10 cm thickness 2.5 cm height 7 cm thickness 1.5 cm
Basketry for offering flowers and flowers for Buddha altar, late 19th century early 20th century, Mandalay province Burma trace of wear, beautiful patina height 19 cm diameter 23 cm
Here is a very pretty staff, ritual or ceremonial item. In Hongmu wood, it is finely carved in the upper part, with a water dragon opening its mouth, which holds a closed, openwork hand. 4 rings on th[...]
Here is a very pretty staff, ritual or ceremonial item. In Hongmu wood, it is finely carved at the top, with a stylized, openworked flame. 4 rings on the handle, probably shortened.
Good general cond[...]
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[...]
Here is a very pretty staff, ritual or ceremonial item. In Hongmu wood, it is finely carved in the upper part, with a tablet engraved with a Greek frieze, resting on a lotus flower and topped with a b[...]
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.
China 1[...]
“Nat” guardian statuette in ironwood early Mandalay province. 20th century. guardian found inside the temples with a multitude of other Nats representing traditional Burmese life. beautiful patina of [...]
Small double-sided drum for Buddhist procession in solid teak and buffalo leather, pagan province 19th century Burma. missing a leather on 1 side height 32 x diameter 20 cm collected by me in Burma pe[...]
A rare "Gattoji", an antique Indian portable shrine depicting a Jain tirthankara, Rajasthan, 19th century.
The glass is scratched which could be polished but I prefer to leave it as is.
Period[...]
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[...]
A large bronze vajra.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VAJRA (thanks Internet)
The Vajra is an important symbol and ritual tool in Hinduism and Buddhism.
This Sanskrit word means both “diamond” and “lightnin[...]
Horn libatory cup China In the tradition of carved horn libatory cups from the 17th century Traditionally this type of cup was used to collect and pour blood during ritual sacrifices China early 20th [...]
China, early 20th century or earlier, very attractive lacquered wood statue of a temple guardian. Depicted standing, he displays a threatening attitude, dissuading anyone with evil intentions. Antique[...]
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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[...]
From his lotus throne, Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom turns the wheel of dharma in the gesture of teaching. As a great teacher, he carries both the sword of knowledge (Prajna) and/or the manuscr[...]
This beautiful and large figure of Amitayus is seated in padmasana on a lotus throne, holding in both hands the vase of eternal life (Jivana kalasha), he still wears his jewelry and royal bodhisattva [...]
Cambodia Important 18th century Buddha Head in bronze Height 33 cm including base 26 cm excluding base Free and insured shipping within mainland France
Antique Indian Bronze oil lamp; Representation of the goddess Lakshmi, named Gaja Lakshmi when she is sprinkled with water by elephants.
Goddess of fortune, prosperity, wealth and abundance, Lakshm[...]
Burma, early 20th century: two large subjects in polychrome wood enhanced with small mirrors, representing two of Buddha's disciples, Shariputra and Maugdalyayana, kneeling, one with his hands in Anja[...]
Rare terracotta stele or brick representing a Buddha surrounded by two disciples in a niche. The Buddha is seated on a double lotus flower throne. On each side, a disciple stands. The color of the ear[...]
Basaltic black stone stele representing Padmapani standing in tribanga. The bodhisattva of compassion is represented here in the form of the lotus bearer, the stem of which he holds in his left hand a[...]
Deities Dancing In The Flames Bronze Tibet/Nepal 20th Century Very beautiful piece in gilded and polychrome bronze Flames and removable characters from the base High quality execution of the character[...]
Standing Buddha, carved in solid wood on its lotiform base, Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay period, late 19th / early 20th century. The posture is natural and his serene face shows a slight smile. The inten[...]
These so-called “toh” dishes are used to make offerings in Buddhist temples or domestic altars.
This dish is a superior example to most dishes having fine engraved decoration, even on the undersi[...]
A genuine ANTIQUE Phurba or Kila not a tourist souvenir but an authentic ritual object used for many years. It is made of carved wood with a triangular section with an iron tip. It has a wonderful aut[...]
Very pretty little bronze Buddha statue. It represents the Buddha sitting cross-legged, on a pedestal performing the mûdra of taking the earth as a witness with his right hand. Beautiful finesse of de[...]
A genuine ANTIQUE Phurba or Kila not a tourist souvenir but an authentic ritual object used for many years. It is made of carved wood with a triangular section with an iron tip. It has a wonderful a[...]
Vajrasattva standing on a double lotus pedestal. The Bodhisattva stands in samapada-asana (Tribhanga), a posture relatively specific to his representations, the right hand is raised at chest level and[...]
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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India, 19th century, very beautiful and unusual bronze hanging altar dedicated to the elephant goddess Lakshmi also called Gajalakshmi, wife of Vishnu, goddess of happiness, prosperity, wealth and abu[...]
India, early 20th century, very beautiful Shiva Lingam stone in an oval shape, perfectly polished, in shades of red brown. The lingam is considered to be the purest incarnation of Shiva. It is the mos[...]
CHINA Funerary altar in molded and carved wood forming a niche welcoming a couple in polychrome carved wood.
Work from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century.
trace of xylophages
Dim[...]
Bronze Buddha seated on a lotus flower, his hands making the gesture of taking the earth as witness. Non-adjoining base. Some lack of material (cast iron defects) Height approximately 43.5 cm Width 32[...]
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[...]
Bronze sculpture of Sino-Tibetan origin from the 19th century representing an eight-armed deity or Buddha. Very pretty sculpture with its original patina in excellent condition as the structure has no[...]
Ghau, Tibetan portable reliquary in copper and embossed silver metal. Two dragons frame a glass window which reveals inside a tsa-tsa representing a daikini. On the back a double dorje engraved on the[...]
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