Tibetan and Sino-Tibetan Buddhas and other deities

Rare Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Crowned Buddha, 14th/15th Century

A fine and rare Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of a crowned Buddha, 14th /15th century. Seated in dyanasana. 27.5 cm high. Rectangular base. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

Gilt Copper Hevajra and Nairatmya Figure, 18th Century

A gilt copper figure of Hevajra and Nairatmya Sino-Tibetan or Mongolian, late 18th century, the eight headed deity standing on two legs the other two raised, and with sixteen arms originally holding animals and personified elements, the two main arms…

Rare 18th/19th Century Makaramukha Dakini Bronze Figure

A fine and very rare parcel-gilt polychrome bronze figure of Makaramukha Dakini, 18th/early 19th century, the elephant-headed deity with flaming red hair and wearing a crown, dancing on one leg on a supine figure, the jewellery and the face in gilt,…

Qianlong Period Buddha Figure with Tibetan Inscriptions

A gilt bronze figure of Buddha Qianlong mark and period, the figure of Shakyamuni Buddha seated in meditative dhyanasana, the right arm lowered in bhumisparsamudra the left in dhyanamudra, wearing a loosely draped robe, the face with gentle expression and…

Gold and Red Lacquered White Tara Image, Qing Dynasty

A Tibetan gold and red lacquered image of white Tara, early Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the Bodhisattva covered in jewels and necklaces, seated on a double-lotus throne in Padmasana, the right hand in Varada mudra, the left hand in Vitaka mudra, the red…

Gilt Bronze Amitayus Figure with Original Prayers

A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Tibet, 16th to 17th century seated on lotus throne with his hands cradling the kalasa in his lap, adorned with jewellery and large earrings inlaid with turquoise, the forehead centred by an urna, crowned with a tiara, the…

Ming Dynasty Narasimha Dakini Gilt-Bronze Figure

A rare Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze standing figure of Narasimha Dakini, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th/17th century, the lion-headed bejewelled deity with a flaming red mane and standing on one leg, holding a skull cup and a chopper, inlaid with semi-precious…

Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure, 18th Century Mongolia

A gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Mongolia, probably Dolonnor, Qahar region, Inner Mongolia, 18th century, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the right hand lowered in bhumisparsamudra and the left in dhyanamudra, wearing a shawl draped over the…

Qianlong Period Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure

A gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Qianlong mark and period the figure of Shakyamuni Buddha seated in meditative dhyanasana, the right arm lowered in bhumisparsamudra the left in dhyanamudra, wearing a loosely draped robe, the face with gentle expression and…

Gilt Bronze Buddha Sakyamuni, 15th Century

A fine Tibetan gilt bronze image of Buddha Sakyamuni, 15th century. Seated in a beaded robe on a double-lotus throne, the ushnisha inlaid with turquoise. 19 cm high. Provenance: From an important Australian private collection

Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Shakyamuni, Qianlong Period (18th C.)

Large Imperial cast & repousse gilt bronze Buddha Shakyamuni Qianlong mark and of the period 18th century. Mark reads 'Respectfully Made in the Qianlong Period of the Great Qing Dynasty' the figure seated in Dhyanasana hands in Bhumispharsha mudra with…

Gilt Bronze Crowned Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 15th Century

A small Tibetan gilt bronze crowned Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 15th century. Seated in Dyanasana on a double-lotus throne, a vajra resting on the front of the throne, the crown inlaid with semi-precious stones, 16.25 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in 2001 from…

Qianlong Period Buddha Figure with Tibetan Inscriptions

A gilt bronze figure of Buddha Qianlong mark and period, the figure of Shakyamuni Buddha seated in meditative dhyanasana, the right arm lowered in bhumisparsamudra, the left in dhyanamudra, wearing loosely draped robes, the face with gentle expression and…

Tibetan Medicine Buddha Bronze Figure, 17th/18th Century

A gilt bronze figure of Bhaisyajaguru, ( Medicine Buddha), Tibet, 17th/18th century seated in dhyanasana on an associated beaded double lotus base, the lowered right hand holding the stem of the Myrobalan fruit, the left in dhyana mudra, dressed in…

18th/19th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Shakyamuni

A Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha Shakyamuni, 18th/ 19th century incised to the back of the lotus base, 'made in the 29th year of the Qianlong reign', 43 cm high. Provenance: Perth private collection, inherited from current owner's grandfather who had acquired…

16th Century Himalayan Bronze Bodhisattva

A rare Himalayan bronze six-armed Bodhisattva, Circa 16th century. Very finely cast seated on a double-lotus throne, wearing a five-point crown and holding two discs aloft, the face serene and eyes downcast, possible from the bon religion. 24.5 cm high.…

15th Century Tibetan Bronze Chakrasamvara Support with Deities

A Tibetan gilt bronze Densatil style support, circa 15th century, cast with two four-armed Chakrasamvara retinue deities standing in tribhanga pose, one male, holding a mala in the right hand and a kundika in the left, and the other female holding a…

16th Century Tibetan/Mustang Copper Alloy Amitabha Figure

A Tibetan/Mustang district seated copper alloy figure of an Amitabha, 16th century, the Buddha is cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, with calm facial expression and his hands held in dhyana mudra, eyes and lips inlaid with copper, robe…

Mongolian Copper Hayagriva Figure, 18th/19th Century

A copper alloy repousse figure of Hayagriva, Mongolia, 18th/ 19th century 39.1 cm high. Considered to be the terrific form of Amitabha or Avalokiteshvara, Hayagriva is one of the main archetype deities (yidam) of Tibetan Buddhism. Hayagriva, or the…

17th Century Gilt Bronze Kagyu Lama Figure with Inscription

A Western Tibetan inscribed gilt bronze figure of a Kagyu Lama, 17th century, cast in bronze with fine gilding, depicting a Kagyu lama seated in padmasana, dressed in robes with brocade edging and the high hat of the Drukpa Kagyu, his right hand in…

Tibetan Bronze Avalokiteshvara Deity, 104 cm High

A large Tibetan bronze of Avalokiteshvara the standing multi-armed and multi headed deity holding various attributes, the rear arms fanning out at the flanks, 104 cm high

16th Century Tibetan Gilt Silver-Inlaid Phurba

A rare Tibetan parcel- gilt silver-inlaid wrought- iron Phurba, circa 16th century, the central Vajra with slightly moveable prongs, the top with a gilt three-headed wrathful deity crowned with skulls, the blade with a three dimensional gilt Makara and…

Large heavy Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze deity, depicted standing with right knee bent slightly and with a straight forward gaze, with large headdress, evidence of gilt and lacquer, height 50 cm

18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Standing Avalokiteshvara Statue

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of standing Avalokiteshvara, circa 18th century, the deity cast in bronze with fine gilding, depicted standing on his lotus throne, with two hands in anjalimudra, his others in various positions, his smiling principle face…

Gilt Bronze Avalokiteevara: Three Faces, Eight Arms

A Tibetan gilt bronze eight-armed Avalokiteevara, 18th - 19th century, Three faces figure seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, 17 cm high

Painted & Gilt Bronze Buddha, 17 cm

Sino-Tibetan painted & gilt bronze Buddha, height 17 cm

Gilt bronze figures of Manjushri and Pancha Raksha deities

Two gilt bronze figures of deities, Sino-Tibetan, circa 1800 or later, comprising one of Manjushri seated on a lotus base holding up a sword in her right hand, the left held in vitarkamudra, wearing elaborate jewellery, a dhoti and long trailing scarf,…

Rare 16th/17th Century Tibetan Phurba with Silver Inlay

A large and rare parcel-gilt meteorite iron Tibetan phurba, probably 16th/17th century, very well handwrought, with articulated prongs on the vajra and with silver inlay, the top with a three-headed wrathful deity, a three-dimensional Makara on the blade.…

Gilt Bronze Sino-Tibetan Buddha: Margot D. Staples Estate Provenance

Antique gilt bronze Sino-Tibetan Buddha, Shakyamuni seated on lotus throne, right hand Bhumisparsha, left hand Dharmachakra, height 21 cm, Provenance: Estate late Margot D Staples, Sydney

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Vajrasattva Figure, 17th-18th Century

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Vajrasattva, 17th -18th century, finely cast, the bejewelled figure seated on a double lotus pedestal, holding a vajra and a bell, sealed with Visvajra. Vajrasattva is a bodhisattva in the Mahayana, Mantrayana and…

17th Century Tibetan Bronze Padmasambhava Figure with Medicine Buddhas

A Tibetan bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 17th century, finely cast bronze depicting a seated Padmasambhava as the guru of medicine, seated atop a tall square plinth. Cast in high relief at the front of the plinth are the eight medicine Buddhas in a…

18th Century Eastern Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure

An Eastern Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Dra Lha Kye Chigbu, circa 18th century, the cast bronze and gilded wrathful protective deity, one of the five Pehar Kings, depicted wearing a round hat, a short upper garment with flaring sleeves, jewels, his right…

Large Sino-Tibetan Bodhisattva with Gilt and Diadem

A large Sino-Tibetan Bodhisattva, bronze alloy with Remnants of gilt, the head crowned with a five segment diadem, 18th/19th century the hair secured with a high topknot, the curvaceous body seated upright and adorned with beads, a celestial scarf…

Gilt Bronze Sino-Tibetan Buddha

Sino Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha

Gilt Bronze Buddha on Lotus Throne

Antique gilt bronze Sino-Tibetan Buddha, Shakyamuni seated on lotus throne, right hand Bhumisparsha, left hand Dharmachakra. Height 21 cm

Gilt bronze Vajrasattva Buddha statue with elaborate details

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Vajrasattva Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, holding a vajra and drillbu, with elaborate headdress and jewellery, with downcast eyes and serene expression on face, raised on a double lotus base, six character mark to…

15th Century Tibetan Buddha Shakyamuni Gilt-Bronze Figure

A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 15th century, seated in 'bhumi-sparsha'(earth-touching mudra) on a high double -lotus throne, a scroll inside the base, unsealed, Kasamala Kingdom, Western Tibet, 17.4 cm high

Gilt-bronze Amitayus Figure with Coral Inlays

A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, the jewelled figure seated on a double lotus throne before a mandorla, coral inlays, unsealed, 15.5 cm high

Tibetan Bronze Buddha with Bell and Dorje, 60cm

Tibetan bronze Buddah figure sitting cross legged and on a lotus base, holding bell and dorje symbolising indestructibility. Height 60 cm

Very large Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with knotted hair and a downwards gaze, shown with one hand resting in the lap with the other resting on the knee, seated on a double lotus base, evidence of lacquer, height…

17th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Statue

A small Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, 17th century, in earth touching mudra, base sealed, 10 cm high

Gilt Tibetan Buddha with Semi-Precious Stone Inlays

Tibetan seated Bhudda, hand beaten gilt metal inlaid with semi-precious stones. 19th century. 50 cm

Qianlong Period Gilt Bronze Amatayus Figure

A Sino-Tibetan cast gilt bronze figure of Amatayus, Qianlong mark and period, dated to 1780, Seated on a square pierced pedestal before a flaming mandorla, inscribed 'Da Qing Qian Long Geng Zi Nian Jing Zao' to the front of the base, 23 cm high.…

Serene Seated Bronze Buddha with Elaborate Robes

Heavy Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha, depicted seated cross legged with downcast serene expression, the right hand raised in Apana mudra, dressed in elaborate crown and robes with freeflowing drapery cascading from the arms, raised on a double lotus base,…

Tibetan Fire Gilt Copper Repousse Cittimandala, 17th-18th Century

A Tibetan fire gilt copper repousse Cittimandala, circa 17th-18th century the mandala finely depicting various deities seated on their lotus thrones within ten foliate scrolls terminating to a lotus blossom at the base. The upper register depicts multiple…

Gilt-Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha: 15th/16th Century Tibetan Figure

A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 15TH/16th century, seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra. 12 cm high, 9.5 cm wide

Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha with Elaborate Adornments

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated cross legged with upturned soles, with both hands raised in gyan mudras below a downcast serene expression, adorned with elaborate crown head dress and free flowing robes around the elbows, raised on a…

18th Century Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Avalokiteshvara Figure

A Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of four armed Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara, 18th century, seated in a full lotus posture with finely chased dhoti on a double lotus throne, base sealed with visvajra, 15.8 cm high. Provenance: An old NSW collection

14th Century Tibetan Bronze Buddha Head

A Tibetan bronze head of Buddha circa 14th century, the beautifully detailed head of bronze with a partially encrusted patina. Together with a wooden stand, the head 19 cm high, 16 cm wide. With stand 28.5 cm high.

Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha with 11 Heads & 8 Arms

A Tibetan gilt bronze standing Buddha with eleven heads & eight arms, 18th-20th century, the Avalokitsavara heads in three tiers & topped with two single heads, two hands held in prayer the other hands in different mudras, elaborately dressed & adorned…

Green Buddha with Lotus Flower and Outstretched Hand

A green Buddha with one hand holding a lotus flower and the other outstretched. Provenance: Purchased 1897-99 in (Tibet) then part of China and is sold on behalf the purchaser's great grandson. Minor restoration, 39 cm high

Qing Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Amitayus Figure

A Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze seated figure of Amitayus, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with hands held in dhyana mudra holding a vessel filled with ambrosia, the face with a serene expression framed…

Mongolian Tantric Buddhist Painting with Rare Iconography

A large & finely painted Mongolian Tantric Buddhist painting on silk, late 19th century, depicting five wrathful deities & a Bodhisattva, Tibetan script on bottom edge, this painting is of rare tantric Iconography (Museum conservation framed). Provenance:…

Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha Statue, 20th Century

Sino-Tibetan seated Buddha statue, gilt bronze, most likely 20th century, 61 cm high

Gilt Bronze Buddha Seated on Lotus Pedestal

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and left arm raised in Surya mudras, the right arm with open palm, with elaborate crown headdress and robes, raised on a double lotus pedestal base, height 22 cm

Qing Dynasty Bronze Figure of Vairocana Buddha

A Sino-Tibetan parcel-gilt bronze figure of Vairocana, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong mark, the Cosmic Buddha, the embodiment of the Buddhist Law, with infinite radiance, is cast here seated in the lotus position, seated in padmasana, on a lotus based…

18th Century Tibetan Bronze Mahakala Figure with Lotus Stand

A Tibetan parcel-gilt bronze standing figure of Mahakala, 18th century the wrathful four-armed deity adorned with a skull crown, tiger skin loin cloth and beaded jewellery, holding an attribute before him, cold painted and gilt-bronze lotus form stand, 20…

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Amatayus, 18th Century

A small Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amatayus, 18th century, seated on a triangular mat holding a vase. 9 cm high. Provenance: A Private Melbourne Collection

Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha Statue

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated Buddha statue, 18th/19th century, 17 cm high.. Provenance: The Russell Zeeng collection

Gilded Tibetan Dakini Vajravarahi Figure

A Tibetan gilt copper repousse figure of Dakini Vajravarahi, circa 17th/18th, the female figure of gilded repousse copper, depicted dancing on a human corpse on a lotus base with scrolling foliate designs below, with her right arm held high holding a…

Tibetan Brass Seated Buddha on Lotus Throne - 19cm

Good Tibetan brass seated Buddha figure seated Buddha on lotus throne, height 19 cm on wood stand.

Green Tara Tibetan Bronze Statue, 19th Century

Tibetan bronze of green Tara, 19th century, the female bodhisattva of enlightened activity, seated on a lotus throne in the posture of royal ease with right leg extended. Her left hand holding the stem of a upala flower which blossoms with a varja at her…

18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Amitayus Figure

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, 18th century, 9.4 cm high

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Amitayus Buddha Figure

A small Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, 18th century, seated on a triangular mat holding a long-life vase. Amitayus Buddha is the principal Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism and he is known for his longevity attribute, pre-perception and the deep…

Qianlong Period Sino-Tibetan Bronze Buddha Amitayus (18.5 cm)

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Buddha Amitayus, Qianlong period, 18th century. Lacking the removeable flame bordered mandorla, height 18.5 cm

Tibetan Gilt Bronze Horned Deity Figures (Pair)

Pair of Tibetan gilt bronze deity figures, each figure depicting a standing horned deity with three skulls, each raised on a lotus base with incised marking to underside, height 10.5 cm and width 8 cm (2)

19th Century Sino-Tibetan Cloisonne Buddha Statue (61cm)

Sino-Tibetan cloissone Buddha statue 19th century. 61 cm.

Tibetan Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha Figure

A Tibetan bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha 15th/16th century, the figure of the historical Shakyamuni Buddha seated in padmasana atop a double lotus base, with the right hand in bhumisphara mudra, wearing an elaborate dhoti and patchwork cloth, with…

Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva with Coral Accents

Good Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva, depicted seated with headdress, head slightly tilted, eyes down cast with necklace and headdress accented in coral, hand in pose the other resting beside lotus, legs crossed with robe tied at waist, height 27 cm

Gilt Bronze Tibetan Mandorla with Deity and Foliage

A Tibetan gilt bronze Mandorla, circa 18th century, cast with four pillars supporting an intricate mandorla of scrolling foliage and a wrathful deity supporting a flaming jewel finial. 26 cm high, 15 cm wide

Tibetan Vajrakila Phurba with Triple-Edged Blade

A Tibetan iron and copper alloy Phurba, 14th-17th century, decorated to the top with the three crowned heads of the deity Vajrakila, the triple-edged blade emanating from a makara's mouth. Together with a black metal stand, the phurba 26 cm high, 4 cm…

Six-armed Mahakala on Elephant-headed Vinayaka Base

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Mahakala, the six-armed deity standing on a prone elephant-headed figure of Vinayaka above the lotus base, holding a chopper and skull cup in his primary hands and a skull rosary in his raised right arm, a cord hung…

Tibetan Bronze Arhat, 19th Century

A Tibetan bronze figure of an Arhat, 19th century, the cast bronze ungilt figure seated in lalitasana on a square plinth, both hands raised in harinamudra., 16 cm high, 12 cm wide. Provenance: Jiade Auctions, Hong Kong, 2012. Amanda Addams Auctions, 3…

Gilt bronze Buddha on double lotus throne

A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Buddha, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, the gilt bronze figure setaed in padmasana on a double lotus throne, with hands clasped in the lap in dhyanamudra., 16 cm high, 14 cm wide. Provenance: Soo Tze Oriental Antiques,…

18th Century Sino-Tibetan Buddha Amitayus Bronze Figure

Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Buddha Amitayus, Qianlong period, 18th century

Tibetan Steel Phurba with Carved Wood Stand

Tibetan steel & brass Phurba. Wrathful deity heads; carved wood stand. Length 33 cm

18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure

A Tibetan repousse gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, 18th century, Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, right hand in bhumisparsa mudra, left hand with dhyana mudra, 17 cm high

Tibetan Gilt Bronze and Iron Phurba/Kila with Stand

A Tibetan gilt bronze and iron Phurba/Kila with stand, circa 19th century, comprising a three-sided iron blade inlaid with gold sanskrit text and gilt-bronze handle with the face of the deity Vajrakila as the pommel, and a triangular stand, height…

Late 19th century Tibetan thangka box, of deep elongated rectangular form, set with scenes of Buddha in meditation surrounded by monks, in tones of red, yellow and green, with red lacquer surround, 12 cm x 62 cm x 14 cm

Gilt Bronze Manjushri Bodhisattva Figure

18th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze standing Bodhisattva Manjushri, the figure with head slightly turned wearing crown, with one hand raised holding sword, the other with lotus, with robes falling from waist raised on stand, height 11.5 cm (figure)

Sino-Tibetan Bronze Buddha, 16th/17th Century

Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha, 16th/17th century, 14.5 cm high

A carved and painted seated Buddha, upon a lotus flower, set within a Pavillion. Sino-Tibetan, perhaps circa 19th century. Height 43 cm, figure only

Sino-Tibetan Bronze Seated Bodhisattva Figure

A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of a seated Bodhisattva, her hands in Abhaya and Varada mudra, seated in Dhyanasana on a double lotus base, 16.3 cm high

Tibetan Bronze Buddha Figure, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

A Tibetan bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, the cast bronze figure seated in padmasana on a high throne of stylised lotus petals, his right hand in bhumispara mudra, with a serene expression. Sealed base., 34 cm high,…

Gilt Bronze Panchen Lama, 19th Century

A Tibetan gilt bronze Panchen Lama, 19th century, wearing a hat reserved for special ceremonies, seated on cushion incised with foliate and lattice patterns, and a richly incised monastic robe, his right hand in vitarka mudra, the left resting on his lap,…

Tibetan gilt metal, coral, turquoise, glass and bone multi arm deity, with pierced surrounded, depicted with three eyes and multiple arms with attributes, with attendant and dog of fo below, flanked by two bone figural panels (probably later), on a…

Gilt bronze Amitayus figure, 18th/19th century

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, 18th/19th century, seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyanamudra supporting a vase of fruits, wearing jewellery and dhoti, the hair drawn into a high headdress, the reverse inscribed in Tibetan script, 13.5…

18th Century Tibetan Copper Head of Arhat Ajita

A Tibetan repousse copper head of Arhat Ajita, circa 18th century, the smiling face of the Buddhist Saint is surmounted by a leaf headdress, 14.4 cm long, 11 cm wide, For similar use of the leaf as hat see: Sotheby's New York, Indian & Southeast Asian…

Tibetan Bronze Buddha on Lotus Pedestal

Tibetan bronze Buddha on a lotus form pedestal with applied stone jewellery. Height 33.5 cm

Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva on Mythological Bird Stand

A Tibetan gilt bronze alloy of a four armed Bodhisattva, seated on a jewelled mythological bird with the tail Feathers fanning in layers, the curvaceous body seated upright, adorned with large earrings and strands of beads covering the naked breasts, the…