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Old "Nuo" Theater Mask, China, Early 19th C.

Important Head of Kuan Yin, China, Tang Dynasty

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Antique "Ghurra" or "Neti", Himalayas Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900 item# 971713 (stock# 1-0610)
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Beautifully carved butter churner guide ("Ghurra' or "neti"), decorated with a relief rope and chevron design. Wood, with fine dark-brown patina. Himalayan Region. Length: 11 1/4" (23,5 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition. NOTE: the "ghurra" was collected in situ in the early 1970s, during my 20 year stay in Asia.

Temple Plaque of Vishnu, Nepal, 17th/18th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1700 item# 971458 (stock# 1-0608)
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Repousse plaque representing Hindu God Vishnu, wearing a diadem and dhoti, standing on a lotus, holding his attributes in his four arms. Brass, with nice reddish-green patina. Nepal, 17th/18th century. Height: 9" (22,5 cm). Very good condition despite obvious signs of great age.

Tribal Lute ("Saranghi"), Himalaya, Ca. 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900 item# 971172 (stock# 1-0606)
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Beautiful 4-string lute ("saranghi"), the top in the shape of a head holds the four keys, the body itself is made of two parts of heart shape. Wood, with nice dark-brown glossy patina. The lower part is covered with animal skin affixed with tiny wood pegs. Himalaya, 19th century. Height: 22 1/4" (55,6 cm). The lute is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition. NOTE: this piece was collected in the early 1970s, during my 20 ...click for details

Relief of Goddess Tara, Nepal, 16th/17th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1700 item# 971165 (stock# 1-0605)
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Relief representing Green Tara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, wearing a diadem, a necklace and a dhoti, holding a half open lotus in her left hand. A garland is flowing down from both her shoulders. The deity is sitting in "lila asana" on a lotus. Wood, with fine brownish patina. Nepal, 16th/17th century. Height: 13 1/2" (34 cm). The relief is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Erosion, old restoration on the tip of the nose, old insect infestation (treated, no danger), other ...click for details

Very Old Himalayan Mask Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1800 item# 963235 (stock# 1-0604)
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Very old mask with an elongated face, with moon and sun signs in relief on the forehead, small eyes, long nose, open mouth showing teeth. Wood, with encrusted patina. Nepal, 18th century. Height: 10 1/4" (26,2 cm). The mask is unmounted. Old accident from top to bottom restored locally a long time ago, otherwise good condition. Ex. old European collection.

Small Mythological Brass Plate, Nepal, 17th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1700 item# 882063 (stock# 1-0574)
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Small plate representing Bhimsen, the legendary wrestler, the brother of the Pandavas from the Mahabarata. Bhimsen is shown here subduing a demon. Embossed brass, with nice green and red patina. Nepal, 17th century, maybe earlier. Dimensions: length: 4 3/4" (12 cm), height: 2 7/8" (7,5 cm). The plate is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Obvious signs of great age, otherwise good condition. NOTE: there is a temple built for Bhimsen near Kathmandu in 1682, where he is worshipped as ...click for details

Terracotta Amulet 6, Tibet, 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900 item# 800714 (stock# 1-0558)
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A very fine 19th C. Tibetan "tsa tsa", representing Buddha in a posture of appeasement and protection, sitting on a lotus throne. Terracotta. Gilding on the front and sides, black pigment on the back. Height: 1 1/16" 2,8 cm). Excellent condition.

Terracotta Amulet 4, Tibet, 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900 item# 800701 (stock# 1-0556)
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A 19th C. Tibetan "tsa tsa", representing Kubera, the Tibetan God of Wealth, holding his mongoose in his left hand and an umbrella in his right hand, sitting on a lotus throne. Terracotta. Gilding in front, red pigment on the rest of the amulet. Height: 1 1/4" (3,2 cm). Minute chips, otherwise very good condition.

Terracotta Amulet 3, Tibet, 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900 item# 800692 (stock# 1-0555)
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A 19th C. Tibetan "tsa tsa" representing Amithaba Buddha, in meditation posture, holding a bowl with both hands, sitting on a lotus throne. Terracotta. Gilding in front, red pigment on the rest of the amulet. 9/16" (2,4 cm). Very good condition.

Terracotta Amulet 2, Tibet, 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900 item# 800688 (stock# 1-0554)
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A 19th C. Tibetan "tsa tsa" representing Yama, dancing on a corpse resting on a lotus. Terracotta. Gilding in front, red pigment on the rest of the piece. Height: 1 7/16" (3,6 cm). Very good condition despite tiny flakings on the back.

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