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Small Wood Relief 2, Nepal, 17th C.
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Pre 1700 item# 996542 (stock# 1-0617)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 300
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Small architectural element, with an incised conch design framed in a geometric pointed design on top, and a central decor of a niche inside which a Buddhist deity is standing. Tenon at the bottom. Wood, with fine dark-brown patina. Nepal, 17th century, maybe earlier. Height: 9 7/8" (25 cm). Old insect infestation, (treated, no danger), erosion, otherwise good condition.
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Small Wood Relief 3, Nepal, 17th C.
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Pre 1700 item# 996544 (stock# 1-0618)
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Euros 300
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Small architectural element, with an incised conch design framed in a geometric pointed design on top, and a central decor of a niche inside which a Buddhist deity is standing. Tenon at the bottom. Wood, fine dark-brown patina. Nepal, 17th century, maybe earlier. Height: 10" (25 cm). Old insect infestation (treated, no danger), erosion, otherwise good condition.
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Architectural Element, Nepal, 17th C.
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Pre 1700 item# 996550 (stock# 1-0619)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 500
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Small architectural element, probably part of a tympanum ("torana") of a temple or palace door, of circular shape, carved in relief to represent the Hindu mythical bird Garuda head, flanked with wings, holding the Naga snake in its claws. Wood, with dark-brown encrusted patina. Remnants of red pigment (tika?) on various areas. Mortises at top and bottom sides. Nepal, 17th century, probably earlier. Length: 13 1/4" (34 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvio ...click for details
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Statue of a Lama or an Arhat, Tibet, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 1087163 (stock# 1-0639)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
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Beautifully cast statue of a lama, or maybe an "arhat", in monk's robes, sitting in "bhadrasana" on a squarish throne, holding a small dragon in his hands, while the dragon itself holds the rope of a censer in its mouth. Gilt copper, the eyes and mouth themselves being nicely painted. The whole statue shows very fine details, in the folds of the robe, the dragon, the censer or the face. Tibet, 18th century. Height: 4 1/4" (10,8 cm). Obvious signs of great age, otherw ...click for details
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Architectural Element, Nepal, 19th C.
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Pre 1837 VR item# 1115210 (stock# 1-0650)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 900
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Architectural element (part of a beam, or a corner), nicely carved in relief and representing Garuda, the vehicle of Hindu god Vishnu, half-bird, half-man, in his anthropomorphic appearance. Heavy wood (probably from the Southern part of Nepal), dark patina. Nepal, 19th century or earlier. Height: 13" (34 cm); The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. A few chips, otherwise very good condition.
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