Collection
An early 20th Century Tibetan rendition of a Ming textile in the form of a rug.
Tibetan rug art for centuries have been inspired by the imagery from Chinese textiles. Tibetan weavers borrowed various motifs and symbols from Chinese art and came out with their own distinct style of rug art. In this particular rug, from the dragon and the Phoenix to the clouds and the flowers, everything is reminisc
A large damask silk and brocade appliqué.
Tibet, early 19th Century.
Depicting the disembodied face of the mythical creature of the skies, Chibar or Kirtimukha(Sanskrit).
Used as a decoration for pillar canopies in the great halls of temples and monasteries.
Period: 1800s.
Dimensions: Size: 102.5 x 82.5 cm
Condition: Signs of wear with tears and loss of threads.
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A Bronze Stupa,
Kadampa style, Tibet, 14th Century.
The domed base rising from a double-lotus frieze with beaded rim and supporting the stepped harmika. Surmounted by a tapered parasol, canopy and lotus bud finial and the base sealed. This distinct type of stupa, characteristic of the Kadampa Buddhist sect, is associated with the great Indian Buddhist scholar, Atisha, who spread Buddhism throughou
A Rare Pair of Tibetan Ceremonial "Khaden" Rugs,
South Tibet, early 20th Century.
Each rug is decorated with pairs of dragons and phoenixes on black ground. With perfectly complimenting addition of lotuses, flaming pearls and cloud motifs.
Period: 1930s.
Dimension: 164cm x 94cm.
Condition: Good, with slight discoloration on one rug.
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A Rare Pictorial Rug,
Shigatse, Southern Tibet, 1900s.
Skillfully decorated with male and female deers that symbolizes harmony, beautifully done roses and the stems emerging from the water. A true piece of art. A rug of this quality would have been used only by the wealthiest families for ceremonial purposes.
Natural dyes, wool weft, wool warp.
Period: 1900s.
Dimension: 93cm x 90cm.
Condition: Good.
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A Superb Wooden Chest,
Tibet, 17th Century or earlier.
The chest is painted in gold on red ground. The central cartouche contains a gilded gesso work dragon with devious eyes against a floral textile design. These chests were made through 15th century and many re-painted over the centuries and used in monasteries to store brocades and ritual objects that were used on special occasions.
Painted on c
A Rare Pair of "Gyabnye",
Southern Tibet, Early 20th Century.
'Gyabnye' or cushion rugs were commissioned only by the wealthiest families or the high lamas. This pair of rugs depicts disembodied heads or Dzeeba(Zeepak), a Tibetan mythical creature. Dzeeba is a rare form of art to be found on the rugs, and even rarer as a pair. There is a slight difference though in design and coloration in parts of
Uncut Formal Dragon Robe,
China, 19th Century.
Fine silk brocade with four front-facing dragons with flaming pearls, surrounded by stylized clouds and bordered by waves , with contrasting trim.
Period: Mid-late 1800s.
Dimensions: 125cm x 125cm.
Condition: Perfect.
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A Rare Bronze Figure of Mahavir,
The 24th Tirthankara of Jainism,
Western India, 14th/15th Century.
Seated on visvapadmasana, the double lotus throne, surmounted upon a double stepped base. The surface of the figure is smoothened with signs of wear and has a waxed appearance to it.
Period: 14/15th Century.
Dimensions: 15.3cm.
Condition: Good.
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