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Rare Pair of Nuo Ritual Masks, China, 19th C.
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Pre 1837 VR item# 396850 (stock# 1-0254)
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A pair of superbly carved face masks used for specific rituals among some minority ethnic groups in China. The one on the left represents the face of Tudi, or Tudigong, the god of the ground and of cereals, with a large smile showing his teeth, wearing a formal cap and sporting a moustache and a beard probably made of hemp. The mask on the right represents the face of Mrs Tudi, the goddess of the ground, with a subtle smile barely showing her teeth, wearing a diadem. Wood, with polychrome lacque ...click for details
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Statue of the God of the North, China, Ming Dynasty
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Pre 1700 item# 409826 (stock# 1-0282)
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Euros 700
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Statue of the God of the North, in formal robes, sitting on a throne, and surmounting his attributes, the tortoise and the snake, hidden in rocks. Opening at the back for votive texts or offerings, lid now gone. Gilt wood. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.). Height: 10 1/2" (26,7 cm). Gilding flaked in some areas, traces of soot all over due to close exposure to temple candles smoke, nose chipped, otherwise good condition. Note: The God of the North, or Northern Emperor, is an important a ...click for details
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Small Architectural Ornament, Himalayan Region
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Pre 1800 item# 422002 (stock# 1-0287)
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Euros 175
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Small architectural ornament, carved in the shape of a Garuda, standing under a triangular platform with his wings open. Wood, fine dark patina. Nepal, 18th century, probably earlier. Height: 4 1/8" (10,5 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old traces of woodworm work (no danger), large chip on right side of platform, otherwise good condition. Note: in Hindu religion, Garuda is a demigod, half man half eagle, who carries god Vishnu.
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Vajra, Tibet, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 422324 (stock# 1-0288)
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Euros 295
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Vajra (or "dorje" in Tibetan language) with a central handle in the shape of a ball surrounded with two lotus decorations, and with five points grouped in four coming out of "makara" (water dragons) mouths, arranged around a pointed axis. These five points symbolize the five elements, the five Jinas and the five sorts of wisdom. Bronze, with fine dark-green patina in the recesses. The piece was cast in Tibet in the 18th century. Length: 4 5/8" (11,7 cm). Obvious signs of ...click for details
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Small Meditation Buddha, Burma, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 422328 (stock# 1-0290)
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Euros 200
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Small statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, faceless, wearing monk's robes, in "bhumisparsa mudra", sitting on a semi-circular platform. Tiny hole beneath. Lacquered and gilt wood. Burma, 19th century. Height: 5 1/4" (13,3 cm). Age crack around the neck (no danger), otherwise very good condition. A very nicely carved statue. Note 1: such rare statue was meant for meditation, as the Buddhist believer who used was supposed to "create" or imagine Buddha's face during meditati ...click for details
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Statue of a Domestic God, China, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 443386 (stock# 1-0296)
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Statue of a domestic god, in formal attire, sitting on a (now missing) throne or armchair. Wood, with traces of gilding. China, Qing Dynasty, 18th C. Height: 8 3/4" (22,3 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Both feet and right hand missing, erosion, otherwise good condition.
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