Small miniature hand painting in polychrome and gold on cardboard, which probably belonged to a manuscript sutra book. The painting depicts an episode of the life of Buddha. Sacred text in black ink at the back. Tibet, 19th C. Dimensions: height: 4 5/8" (11,8 cm), width: 3 5/8" (9,3 cm). Exquisite details. Tiny stains and erosion, otherwise very good condition. Ex. Sotheby's.
Small miniature hand painting in polychrome and gold on cardboard, which probably belonged to a manuscript sutra book. The painting depicts an episode of the life of Buddha. Sacred text in black ink at the back. Tibet, 19th C. Dimensions: height: 4 5/8" (11,8 cm), width: 3 5/8" (9,3 cm). Exquisite details. Tiny stains and erosion, otherwise very good condition. Ex. Sotheby's.
Small miniature hand painting in polychrome and gold on cardboard, which probably belonged to a manuscript sutra book. The painting depicts an episode of the life of Buddha. Sacred text in black ink at the back. Tibet, 19th century. Dimensions: height: 4 5/8" (11,8 cm), width: 3 5/8" (9,3 cm). Exquisite details. Tiny stains and erosion, otherwise very good condition. Ex. Sotheby's.
Small miniature hand painting in polychrome and gold on cardboard, which probably belonged to a manuscript sutra book. The painting depicts an episode of the life of Buddha. Sacred text in black ink at the back. Tibet, 19th century. Dimensions: height: 4 5/8" (11,8 cm), width: 3 5/8" (9,3 cm). Exquisite details. Tiny stains and erosion, otherwise very good condition. Ex. Sotheby's.
Small miniature hand painting in polychrome and gold on cardboard, which probably belonged to a manuscript sutra book. The painting depicts an episode of the life of Buddha. Sacred text in black ink at the back. Tibet, 19th century. Dimensions: height: 4 5/8" (11,8 cm), width: 3 5/8" (9,3 cm). Exquisite details. Tiny stains and erosion, otherwise very good condition. Ex. Sotheby's.
Small miniature painting in polychrome and gold on cardboard, which probably belonged to a manuscript sutra book. The painting depicts an episode of the life of Buddha. Sacred text in black ink at the back. Tibet, 19th century. Dimensions: height: 4 5/8" (11,8 cm), width: 3 5/8" (9,3 cm). Exquisite details. Tiny stains and erosion, otherwise very good condition. Ex. Sotheby's.
Trio of statues of Judges of the Underworld, sitting in formal attire. They were finely carved by the same artist. Lacquered and gilt wood, with remnants of black soot in some areas, coming from temple candles. One of the statues has kept its votive "box" closed at the back, while the other two are open. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Height: around 7 1/2" (19 cm). Each statue is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Obvious signs of use and great age, otherwise very good condi ...click for details
Drum-shaped box, with lid in the shape of stylized horns. Wood, with beautiful incised floral and geometric design. Dark-brown glossy patina. Philippines, Mindanao Island, early 20th century. Height: 10 1/4" (26 cm). A superb and quite rare piece in excellent condition despite its age, typical of the tribal art that region.
Box in the shape of a large egg on an elevated base, with small lid. Wood, with geometric design around body and rooster carved in the round on top of lid. A cord links lid to body. Beautiful dark glossy patina. Indonesia, Sumba Island. Height: 9 1/2" (24 cm). Erosion all over, some small dents, old traces of infestation, otherwise very good condition. A superb, rare and rather unusual piece.
Very old statue of an unknown god, wearing formal robes and cap, sitting on a throne. Votive box open without any content left. Wood. China, early Ming Dynasty, most probably earlier. Height: 10 3/4" (27,5 cm). Good condition despite erosion all over due to great age.
