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Vajra, Tibet, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 422324 (stock# 1-0288)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
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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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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
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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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
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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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