Sino-Tibetan Silver Inlaid Casket with Wanli Mark
An unusual Sino-Tibetan silver inlaid casket and cover, Wanli six-character embossed mark and of the period, of rectangular shape, flanked with two upturned 'crane' handles, the long sides each decorated with a circular 'prunus' panel, and other…
Tibetan Gilt Copper Book Cover with Three Buddhas
A Tibetan gilt copper repousse on wood book cover, 16th century, depicting three enthroned buddhas attended by their guards with the eight auspicious symbols, turquoise and coral inlay, 61 cm width x 21.5 cm height. Provenance: Private collection, Canberra
Tibetan Crystal Ritual Knife with Gemstone Mounts
A Tibetan rock crystal ritual Kartika early 19th century This ritual flaying knife is composed of a single piece of carved rock crystal with gilded brass mounts set with turquoise, coral and other ornamental stones, 23 cm high, 16 cm wide. Provenance:…
Dragon Door: Late 19th Century Tibetan Art
A late 19th century Tibetan door, with dragon painted on cloth and applied, 180 x 84 cm.
Rare Tibetan Dragon Ritual Water Bottle with Kesi Cover
A rare Tibetan dragon ritual water bottle, Kesi, Textile-Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the Chinese silk and fine gold thread kesi cover with a front-on Imperial dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, mounted with a silver stopper and a woven cotton band…
Tibetan Buddhist Bronzed Lion Dogs
A rare pair of 19th century Tibetan Buddhist bronzed lion dogs, each raised on a rectangular plinth with traces of polychrome paint to the surface, Tibetan Vajra emblem engraved to the underside of each, 13 cm width. 20 cm height
Tibetan Ming Dynasty Water Bottle with Dragon Cover
A Tibetan ritual water bottle, Ming Dynasty and later, 16th and later, the Chinese silk and fine gold thread kesi cover with a front on Imperial dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, mounted with a silver stopper and a woven cotton band attached to an…
17th Century Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Dragon Plaque
A Tibetan reticulated gilt-bronze repousse plaque, circa 17th century, the rectangular plaque with a central design of a dragon amongst scrolling tendrils, width 12 cm
Tibetan Mahakala Mask with Tiara and Curling Tongue
A carved Tibetan ritual mask with a Curling Tongue and Tiara of Skulls, on fitted stand, 19th century, the deity Mahakala with deeply carved eyebrows and central third eye, fine patina and traces of lacquer, height 40 cm
18th Century Tibetan Chab Shub with Gilt Bronze Stopper
A Tibetan ceremonial 'Chab Shub', 18th century, made from old Chinese brocaded silk, with a turquoise-inlaid gilt bronze stopper, 36.5 cm long, 23.5 cm wide. Reference: see Barbara Lipton, Treasures of Tibetan Art: Collections of the Jacques Marchais…
Tibetan Silver Repousse and Burl-Wood Bowls
Three fine and rare Tibetan silver repousse and Burl-Wood bowls, 18th/19th century, each of burl wood with fine gran, clad to the interior with silver, and with deep repousse work bases with various designs of mythical animals, sanskrit characters and…
Gilt Tibetan Dragon Head, 18th/19th Century
A Tibetan gilt repousse dragon head, circa 18th/19th century, the dragon's head of gilt metal repousse crafted fully in the round, depicted with intense glare, open mouth with bared fangs, golden scales, a green mane with two blunt horns. Considerable…
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:…
Tibetan Copper Monk's Cap Ewer from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
A large inscribed Tibetan copper monk's cap ewer, 17th/18th century, Commissioned for the Tashi Lhunpo monastery in Shigatse. The inscription reads 'This vessel made of red sandal wood and its essence, May bring merits to all sentient beings and…
Tibetan Silver Lamp and Bowl Set
A Tibetan silver butter lamp and a Tibetan silver mounted wooden bowl, 19th -20th century, 14 cm high (lamp) and 12.5 cm diameter (bowl) (2)
18th Century Tibetan Carved Hardwood Mandorla
A Tibetan carved hardwood 'Zitan' mandorla, circa 18th century, the arch-shaped mandorla is deeply carved of a dense, blackish wood and depicts to either side an elephant, a lion, and a man riding a goat, beneath a makara and a nagini among flaming…
Mongolian/Tibetan Bone Skulls on Stands with Red Pigment
Three Mongolian or Tibetan bone Skulls on stands, circa 19th century, with red pigment and scrolling foliage emanating from the sides, each mounted on a black stand, the largest: height 15.5 cm
Amithayus Thangka: Elixir of Life with White Tara
A thangka, Tibet, 18th/19th century, painted in colours, depicting Amithayus with the vessel of the elixir of life in both hands, surrounded by ninety-nine smaller figures and a white Tara in the centre of the lower row, brocade mounts, 65 cm x 45 cm
Chinese Red Lacquer Book Cover with Inscriptions
A Chinese inscribed red lacquer book cover Yongle period, the book cover of incised red lacquer with a Buddhist triple gem to the front., the inner surface extensively inscribed in both Chinese and Tibetan within a flame mandorla on a lotus base, 73 cm x…
Tibetan Skull Cups, 19th Century (Set of 2)
Two Tibetan skull cups, 19th century, one silver-mounted, one carved in relief with Tibetan characters, 18 x 14.3 cm & 16.5 x 13.5 cm, (2)
19th Century Tibetan Silver Vajra-Katari Ritual Knife
A rare 19th century Tibetan Vajra-Katari ( ritual Chopping knife), cast in silver with the head of a Makara and the head of a peacock, the curved flaring metal blade issuing from the mouth section, engraved with Tibetan script. The Makara head surmounted…
Tibetan Brass Dorje: 17/18th Century, Geoffrey Key Collection, London
Tibetan 17/18th century brass Dorje, 12 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
Tibetan Brass Dorje from Geoffrey Key Collection, London
Tibetan 17/18th century brass Dorje, 12 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
Tibetan Metal Box with Jade and Coral Inlay
A Tibetan metal cover box with jade and coral inlay, Qing Dynasty (1368-1912), 22.4 cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection, Sydney, Australia.
18th Century Tibetan Silver Dragon Seal
A fine Tibetan silver seal, circa 18th century, the silver seal with pierced and reticulated decoration of a dragon amidst scrolling foliage, with a single stylised sanskrit character to the base. A private collection, Caulfield. 6.5 cm high, 1.5 cm…
Tibetan Gilt Chalice and Stone Vajra
A ritual Tibetan copper gilt chalice and a stone encrusted Vajra, circa late 19th / early 20th century, 18 cm high, 11.3 cm diameter (2)
Gilded Tibetan Box with Precious Stones
Tibetan gilded metal box encrusted with precious & semi-precious stones, 19th century. 14 cm high, 23 cm wide, 22 cm deep
Tibetan Chakrasamvara Bone Plaque, 15th Century
A Tibetan bone plaque depicting Chakrasamvara 15th century, the plaque from a priest's apron, elaborately carved to depict chakrasanvara holding attributes in six hands, astride two human figures on a double lotus base amoungst scrolling foliage and…
Tibetan Iron Staff with Silver Inlay and Gilt Flames
Tibetan parcel gilt & silver inlaid iron staff, the spear-shaped form terminating in elaborately scrolling flames for ritual use. Height 28 cm
A Tibetan Silver-Mounted short sword, 18th / 19th century, the single-edged steel blade inscribed in Tibetan sanskrit and mounted with silver hilt and silver and iron scabbard, the silver decorated with incised scrolling foliage and repousse frollicking…
Tibetan Bone Plaques with Chitaipati Carvings
Three Tibetan bone plaques, 16th century and later, each one deeply carved with 'Chitaipati' in the centre, two with various deities above and below, the third one with scrolls, 18 cm, 15.5 cm and 14.2 cm long, see Sotheby's NY 'IMAGES OF ENLIGHTENMENT',…
Gilt Tibetan Newari Garuda Fragment with Naga Spirits
A Tibetan Newari gilt repousse fragment of Garuda, 15th/16th century, the gilt metal repousse fragment, probably from a much larger mandorla, depicting Garuda flanked by two naga spirits. Together with a fitted perspex stand., 9.5 cm high, 12 cm wide.…
Tibetan Ogee Buddhist Shrine in Red Lacquer Finish
Tibetan 19th century travelling Buddhist shrine, of ogee form, in red lacquer finish, with painted gilt scroll work, with central repeating ogee window, 31 cm x 23 cm x 41 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins Published: Genevieve Cummins,…
Newari Pancharaksha Manuscript with Vivid Illuminations
A Nepalese Newari manuscript of the Pancharaksha late 18th/Early 19th century Vivid illuminations of the five Protectresses distinguish this manuscript copy of the Pancharaksha., the style of decoration is typical of the Newar artists in Nepal who had…
Tibetan Silver Inlaid Bone Vessel, Late 19th Century
A Tibetan silver mounted semi precious stone inlaid ceremonial bone vessel, late 19th century, 18 cm diameter
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…
Tibetan Silver and Silk Belt
Beautiful Tibetan late 19th century belt, on leather with woven silk and cotton panels, accented with silver mounts displaying shell and masked motifs, further accented with turquoise and coral. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins
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…
A Tibetan parcel-gilt iron hook of Samsara, circa 17th century, with gilded designs of clouds and flowers against a deep patinated iron hook, height 8 cm
Gilt Copper Dharma Chakara Symbolic Offering
A gilt copper repousse dharma chakara symbolic offering, Tibet or Bhutan, 18th/ 19th century the back with a lotus symbol, 16.5 cm high. Provenance: Au Lion Des Neiges, Sydney, circa 2015. Private collection, Sydney
Tibetan Iron Kapala with Dragon and Skull Motif
A large Tibetan iron Kapala, triangular base with repousse dragon and cloud motif, each corner a skull, domed lid with half vajra finial, 28 cm high
Set of Three Tibetan Copper Trumpets - 125.5 cm Long
A set of three large Tibetan copper Trumpets, old and well used, occasional dents, 125.5 cm long
Tibetan Silver Jade Bowl with Coral and Turquoise Accents
A Tibetan silver mounted jade bowl encrusted with coral and turquoise, 19th/20th century, 6 cm high, 10 cm diameter
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Tibetan/Nepalese Copper & Gilded Repousse Heads (Set of 3)
Three Tibetan or Nepalese repousse copper & gilded heads, [3], two Citipati heads & another of a human suffering. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 7 cm, 8 cm, 7 cm
Tibetan Gilt Repousse Panel of Tantric Dakinis
A Tibetan gilt repousse panel of Tantric Dakinis; Densatil Monastery, circa 14th/15th century; the gilt metal repousse panel depicts three dancing dakinis within three vertical stacked circular cartouches bordered by a naga eating its own tail, each…
18th Century Tibetan Gilt Copper Bodhisattva Plaque
A Tibetan gilt copper repousse plaque depicting a Bodhisattva, 18th Century, 36 cm high
18th Century Tibetan Gilt Copper Tara Plaque
A Tibetan gilt copper repousse plaque depicting multiple Taras, 18th Century, 23 cm high
Tibetan Citipati Skull Dance Masks, 19th Century
A pair of Tibetan Citipati skull dance masks 19th century, the masks of beautifuly carved and painted wood, depicting the Citipati, male and female lords of the charnel grounds, 26 cm high, 20 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in Kathmandu, 1976.
Mahakala Conch Shell Trumpet
A Tibetan conch shell trumpet, 19th century, carved with Mahakala, holding a staff and a chopper and surrounded by flames, metal fittings missing, surface with old patina, 19 cm high
Tibetan Silver Knife with Repousse Decoration
A Tibetan silver knife and scabbard, 19th century, repousse and chased decoration with deer, peacock and floral motifs, 28.8 cm long
Tibetan Kangling Trumpet with Silver Dragon Decoration
An old bone and silver Tibetan 'kangling' Buddhist trumpet, with long femur bone displaying some old cuts, the widest end with large embossed and engraved decorative silver cover including a stylised dragon, scroll and leaf forms and highlighted with a…
Tibetan Silver Plaque of Padmapani with Tantric Deities
A Tibetan repousse silver plaque of Padmapani, 19th century / early 20th century, with fine repousse work dpeicting a standing padmapani surrounded by thirteen tantric deities amongst scrolling lotus, mounted on a 1970s box frame. The plaque 35.5 cm x 30…
Tibetan Painted Trunk with Geometric Design
An antique Tibetan painted trunk, the rising top above a panelled front with a geometric arcaded design, height 70 cm, width 132 cm, depth 40 cm
Tibetan Silver Temple Lamp, 20th Century
A Tibetan Buddhist temple lamp, silver. 20th century, 31 cm Height.
Tibetan Silver Skull with Glass Eyes
Tibetan decorated skull. Silver mounted & lined with silver, eyes set with glass Marbles, height 15 cm
18th Century Tibetan Silver and Wood Drinking Bowl
An 18th century Tibetan silver and wood bowl and cover, Used as a Buddhist drinking utensil, the horn shaped handle lid is embossed with Buddhist patterns, the bowl, rim and foot are silver mounted to reveal a polished wooden band, 18th century, 11 cm high
Tibetan 19th century brass Wish Granting altar offering statue, label to the underside inscribed 'Yizhin Norbu, 'The wish granting jewel, mother of all gems', 13 x 11 cm, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
Tibetan Kapala Vessel with Auspicious Symbols
An elaborate Tibetan ceremonial Kapala vessel, domed lid decorated with repousse auspicious symbols, half vajra finial, standing on three skull feet, 12 x 10 cm
19th Century Tibetan Silver Plated Embossed Vase
An antique Tibetan silver plated vase with ornate embossed and engraved decoration, 19th century, 38 cm high
Telescoping Tibetan Horns of Copper and White Metal
Two Tibetan horns (dungchen), of beaten copper and highly worked white metal, each of four telescoping sections, the tallest 200 cm
A Tibetan 18th century brass double Vajra, 17 x 17 cm, Provenance: Geoffrey Key Collection, London
Three Tibetan bone carvings of Skulls, 19th century, carved as skulls, with traces of red pigment, probably from a ritual apron, height 10 cm
Tibetan Kapala: Silver-lined Half Skull
Tibetan Kapala, with composition half skull, set with silvered lining, length 16 cm
Tibetan Silver Box with Buddhist Emblems and Turquoise Finial
A Tibetan parcel-gilt silver box, circa 19th century, with repousse decoration of precious buddhist emblems set with a turquoise at the finial. A private collection, Caulfield. 8 cm high, 11 cm diameter
Tibetan dowry box with silver trim and Garuda motif
An unusual Tibetan wooden dowry box, applied repousse silver trimmings, top and sides mounted with Garuda and flames motif, interior decorated with painted mandala and inset with a coral and a turquoise, painting faded, 35.5 x, 22 x 20 cm
Tibetan Dragon Purse with Coral and Turquoise Inlay
A large Tibetan silver purse, repousse dragon motif, inlay with red corals and turquoises, accompanied by associated leather strap
Silver Tibetan Buddhist Trumpet with Dragon Design
An old bone and silver Tibetan 'kangling' Buddhist trumpet, with long femur bone, the widest end with large embossed and engraved decorative silver cover including a stylised dragon and dragon, scroll and leaf forms, the mouthpiece cap end with stylised…
18th Century Tibetan Lacquer Manuscript Cover with Dragon Design
A Tibetan lacquer Buddhist manuscript cover, 18th century, the rectangular cover with a concave area around the central section is finely painted in gold lacquer with a pair of dragons writhing towards a bowl containing precious gems, surrounded by a…
Tibetan Silver Seal with Lapis Lazuli and Engravings
An impressive 19th century Tibetan seal, the silver seal surmounted by a lapis lazuli stone and chased and engraved with various animals. Engraved to the base and inset with coral and turquoise stones, 17 cm height
A large and impressive Tibetan 18th century Dorje, cast in brass with mask mounts to the center section, 20 cm length, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection, London
19th Century Tibetan Ritual Kanglings with Leather Sheaths
Two rare ritual kanglings, femur bones in a hand stitched leather sheaths and metal mouth piece, Tibet, 19th century, each with hand perforated holes and used as trumpet. Provenance: An old South African collection, length 31 cm
Polychrome Tibetan Storage Box, 19th Century
Tibetan storage box, early 19th century, of cylindrical form with polychrome decoration, height 88 cm diameter 36 cm
Tibetan Cast Iron Ornament on Wood Stand
Tibetan cast iron ornament, mounted on wood stand. Provenance: The Estate of Judy Cuppaidge, David Jones Gallery, c. 1960. Private Collection Sydney
Tibetan Lion Betel Boxes with Lift Top Heads
Pair of possibly Tibetan lion Figures/Betel boxes with lift top heads, width 28 cm
Tibetan Iron Container with Etched Gilding
A Tibetan iron container for food bowl, 16th/17th century, Dege, with etched gilding of 'shou' symbols, 18.5 cm diameter x 9.5 cm high. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney. Note: This type of metalwork was produced in exceedingly high quality and vast…
Tibetan Gilt Silver & Copper Tazza with Turquoise Cabochons
A Tibetan parcel gilt silver & copper repousse tazza 18th/ 19th century, circular, elaborately adorned with gilt cooper plaques & turquoise cabochons, all on a finely incised ground, 14.5 cm diameter
Tibetan Silver & Ivory Box with Turquoise & Coral
An antique Tibetan silver mounted ivory box, 19th century, the circular horizontally ribbed box and its cover with silver rims, centre, and feet, the mounts set with turquoise and coral, height 7.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
Antique Tibetan Silver Bowl: Floral Motif, 19th/20th Century
An antique Tibetan silver bowl with floral motif, 19th/20th century, 23.5 cm wide, 392 grams
Tibetan Turquoise Hair Decorations with Silver Mounts
A pair of Tibetan hair Decorations, silver mounted turquoises, a small turquoise to verso
Tibetan Coral and Silver Necklace
A Tibetan eight strand necklace, silver and coral bead, 19th/20th century
Gold-inlaid Iron Hat Finial with Dragons
A Tibetan gold-inlaid iron hat finial, circa 17th century, of conical form, inlaid with gold dragons amidst clouds. Together with a fitted perspex stand. A private collection, Caulfield. 6.5 cm high, 5.5 cm diameter
18th century Tibetan rock crystal 'Kapala' skull cup
A rare Tibetan rock crystal 'Kapala? (skull cup), 18th century
Tibetan Kapala Skull Cap with Silver Lining and Edging
An old Tibetan Kapala skull cap, silver lined and edged, tiny silver skulls applied to outer edge, losses to applied skulls, 17 x, 12 x 6 cm
Embossed Tibetan Box with Coral and Lapis Adornments
A Tibetan lidded wooden box, heavily embossed repousse work with coral and lapis adornments, 7 x 13.5 cm
19th Century Tibetan Silver Butter Lamp with Lotus Engravings
Tibetan 19th century silver butter lamp offering bowl, raised on a chased and engraved stand. The interior hammer finished. The exterior finely engraved with lotus flowers emblematic of purity and spiritual awakening, Provenance: Geoffrey key collection,…
Tibetan Portable Medicine Chest with Inlaid Geometric Design
Intriguing Tibetan 19th century portable medicine /Herb chest, of deep tapering rectangular form, with inlaid borders of geometric repeating squares and line work, with central roundel, the interior with fabric covering, 21 cm x 28 cm x15 cm. Provenance:…
Tibetan Silver Purse and Strap
Special Tibetan late 19th century purse and strap, the purse of boat form, accented with silver mounts displaying birds and foliage with coral and turquoise cabochons, suspended from leather strap, length 35 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins…
Silver-gilt Tibetan Buddhist Conch Trumpet
A Tibetan Buddhist conch shell trumpet encased in silver and gilt alloy, Tibet/Nepal, 20th century, the metal molded and engraved with Buddhist motifs and symbols. Provenance: An old South African collection, length 21 cm H 7 cm
Tibetan Irons with Coral and Turquoise Inlays
Two Tibetan striking Irons, one inset with coral the other with turquoise, the largest, 14 cm wide
Turquoise and Coral Tibetan Amulet
A Tibetan silver amulet, circular, inlay with turquoises and red corals
Turquoise and Coral Yak Bone Mala Beads
A Tibetan Yak bone Mala beads, 19th century/20th century, with the traditional 108 beads being decorated with turquoise, coral and a brass central line, some beads showing some wear with a few repaired
A Tibetan silver dagger and scabbard, 19th/20th century decorated with turquoise and stone cabochons, the curved sheath in chased 850 silver decorated with reserved animals between patterned borders and scrolls, the end black leather covered, the knife…
Tibetan Tsatsa Deity Moulded Seals
Two Tibetan Tsatsa, 19th century or earlier, each moulded with a deity to the front, and a circular seal to the reverse, the larger: height 9 cm
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