GHAU DAWANG, TIBET, 19TH CENTURY

**Originally Listed At $300** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast-brass prayer box known as a gau (also ghau) that likely contains hand-written parchment prayer scrolls. The

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A pretty example of a ghau (gau), a bronze prayer box. The shape of the box mirrors that of traditional central Asian roofs inspired by the

A large rare damask silk and brocade appliqué depicting the disembodied face of the mythical creature of the skies, Chibar or Kirtimukha(Sanskrit), Tibet, Early 19th Century. Used as a decoration for

Buddhist Icon. Tibet. 19th century. Distemper on heavy cloth. Image of the Medicine Buddha surrounded by Lineage figures. 25" x 17". Brocade mounts. Brass pulls. Estate of Robert Finley (1929-2007). F

Antique Tibetan Meditation rug, Tibet, 19th century, wool on wool, approx. 136 x 70 cm, E HZ: 3-4. From the Koos de Jong collection. Special-Auction: Antique, old and decorative rugs & carpets. Please

A Ceremonial Kapala Scull, Tibet, 19th Century Description: A human skull decorated with silver ornaments throughout. The eyes set with onyx. The scalp opens to reveal a silver-plated bowl. Height: 16

A Vajra and Ghanta, Tibet, 19th century or earlier, the former with segmented handle, bulbous openwork terminal, the latter with bell-metal lower section and brass vajra handle, ghanta 18.5cm (7 1/4in

Gilt bronze figure of an abbot. Tibet. 19th century. 4.25in H.

Repousse gilt copper image. Tibet. 19th century. Seated figure of Padmasakava. Turquoise inlays. Break to one ribbon. 14" high.

A SUPERB RARE DAMASK SILK & BROCADE APPLIQUE, Central Tibet, Late 19th Century. Depicting the disembodied face of the mythical creature of the skies, Chibar or Kirtimukha(Sanskrit). Used as a decorati

Nambu Tigma Blanket, Tibet, 19th Century. Wool, tie dye, 7 pieces sewn together, Tibet, 19th century. Size: 74'' x 57'' (188 x 145 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Himalayan Art A bronze Kapala Tibet, 19th century . . Cm 18,50 x 9,00 x 13,60. Provenance: Private collection Milan, Italy.

A LARGE TANTRIC DRUM, "DAMARU", Tibet, 19th Century. This double faced drum, known as Damaru in Tibetan is a Tantric ritual implement used for specific rituals and to summon deities. The body is made

A PAIR BRONZE CYMBALS, Tibet, 19th Century, each hammered into a hat shaped form and three flaming jewel symbol carved on the exterior of the dome of the cymbal. One cymbal is repaired at the edge wit

A door or decorative panel of rectangular shape painted with shamanic symbols.

Himalayan Art A gilt bronze figure of Buddha Amitayus Tibet, 19th century . . Cm 11,00 x 17,00.

Silvered Bronze figure of Yama. Tibet. 19th century. 3" h. This item may have additional high-resolution photographs, available to view at our Dropbox. Images are organized by lot number. Click the li

A Thang-ka depicting Green Tara , Tibet, 19th century or 20th century, seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne issuing from the earth in a landscape , with her hands in varada and vitarka mudra, surrou

Tantric ritual object. Tibet. 19th century. Phurba of rock crystal with brass mounts set with turquoise. 12-1/4" long.

Teapot. Tibet. 19th century. Brass body with silver mounts. Dragon handle and spout. 11-1/2" x 12". For additional and high-resolution images, please copy and paste the following link: https://www.dro

AN EXQUISITE IRON SCROLL CASE, Tibet, 19th Century or earlier. Made of iron, this superb scroll case is cylindrical in form and decorated with Chinese "Shou" characters and scrolling foliage designs a

A BRONZE DORJE, Tibet, 19th Century. The Dorje is in the style of Samye Dorje. Dorje or Vajra in Sanskrit is a symbolic Buddhist ritual instrument. The name Dorje in Tibetan is synonymous to diamond o

Himalayan Art A back seat carpet Tibet, 19th century . . Cm 70,00 x 54,00.