17th century antique Indian carved marble Genesha. Seen here sitting with one leg up. Details of eyes can still be seen through soft wear consistent with age. The mouse and bowl of rice can been seen as well at the feet of Ganesha. Overall complete with cracks or breaks.

Age: 17th Century 1600's

Dimensions: 11" high x 5 3/4" wide x 2 3/4" deep Ganesha is known to have many attributes, he is readily identified by his elephant head and four arms...

Small Thangka depicting a Gelugpa Lama sitting on a throne in front of a low table arranged with ritual implements. On top is Tsongkapa flanked by Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama; on the lower register are the powerful Protectors and Yidam Yamanthaka, Palden Lhamo and Heruka. Framed with passepartout. No glass. Mongolia, 19th cent. Picture size: H 18,5 cm x W 14 cm. Good condition.

Mounted Egyptian Ba-bird amulet. Five clay faience (blue -green) stone. Hand carved with outstretches wings. Custom Bronze stand for presentation. Traces of the original pigment intact.

These Ba-bird amulets were placed on the chest of a mummy, presumably as protective substitute for an individual’s own ba...

Small Gelugpa school of Buddhism Thangka depicting the Blue form of Vayravarahi flanked by the other 4 colour Dhyani Buddha Dakinis. She is clearly recognisable by the three and the sow’s head emerging from her hair. She stands in the centre of a halo of flames, in dancing pose with her attributes: a chopper, a blood filled skull cup, and a Tantric staff. On top is depicted the 5th Dalai Lama. Mongolia, 19th century. Framed with passepartout, no glass...

Tibetan antique altar table carved with ornate designs. The front legs are carved in the form of of makara and above them are Kirtimukha heads. All around are swirling clouds and scrolling vines. The creatures are decorated with raised pigment, creating a scaled appearance.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions:

A Bhutanese thangka depicting Sakyamuni flanked by two arhat-disciples in a stylised landscape. In the top of the painting to the left and right sides are the images of Padmasambhava and the bodhisattva Chenrezig respectively. In the bottom a portrait of one of the great Master of the Drugpa Kagyu, Ngawang Namgyal (1594-1651) flanked by the protectors Vajrakila and Vajrapani. Mounted on cardboard and framed behind glass. Bhutan, 19th century. H 75 cm, W 47 cm (incl. original silk mounting)...

A Bon Religion Book Cover, Sutra cover of carved wood with remains of gold and colours. The central panel with a carving of a Chorten with the Yungdrung ( swastika ) symbol and the upper part with triple Chorten, a special depiction of the Bonpo...

A fine clay figure, Tsatsa, of the great Thangtong Gyalpo, commonly known as Chakzampa, the "Iron Bridge Maker”. He lived between the second half of the 13th and first half of the 14th century. He was a famous Tibetan Master, Siddha, who is said to have built a great number of iron chain suspension bridges in various part of Tibet, he travelled extensively and built numerous temples and Monasteries among which is Gonchen Monastery, well known as a printing centre in Derge...

A delicately cast fire gilt image of the Four-armed Avalokitesvara (Tibetan: Chenrezig; Chinese: Sibi Guanyin), the Bodhisattva who embody the Universal Compassion. seated in Dyana-asana on a lotus flower, with Amitabha head on top of the chignon, the upper hands holding a prayer beads and a lotus; the lower ones in worshiping Mudra ( Anjiali Mudra). Unsealed. Eastern Tibet, 17th cent. H 13 cm. Condition: very good, but with some rubbing to gilding, eyes and lips with rest of colours .

Three miniature primitive statues depicting Hindu gods, one sitting on a oval throne in praying posture, the other one sitting on a slightly elevated circular throne holding his attributes, and the third one sitting on a square base also holding his attributes. Bronze, with fine age patinas. Height: 42 mm, 37 mm and 31 mm. Good condition despite signs of great age.

This is an extremely rare Bhutanese devotional textile with appliqued symbols and a central "Yin-Yang" medallion within an eight-armed wheel of the law. The piece is in outstanding condition, measuring 47" X 29", not including the fringe. Backed with a patterned trade textile. The piece dates to no later than the first quarter of the 20th century. In over 50 years of collecting, this is only the second one of its type that I have seen on the market. A rare opportunity.

Very rare amulet made from a wild boar tooth, animal hair tainted in red and ropes. Northern India, Naga Peoples, early 20th century. Total height: 26 cm. Good condition despite obvious signs of age.

A pair of antique architectural ornaments, in the form of mythical birds. Heavy wood, with fine age patina with a dark colour probably due to soot. Nepal, 15/16th century, maybe older. Height: 34.8 cm. Good condition. Provenance: acquired in Nepal in 1975.

Nepalese antique bronze bracelet with tiny raised deities. The figures are applied upright or laying flat on the surface and surrounded by decorative granulation. Age and handling have worn the likenesses and developed a warm patina.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 2 3/4" wide interior diameter x 1" wide

Tibetan antique Buddhist conch shell trumpet (sankha). The shell is wrapped in silver which has an intricate repoussé design of scrolling vines and auspicious objects. It is inset with small cabochons of coral, turquoise and lapis. The conch shell itself is considered auspicious. It represents the deep, melodious sound of the Buddha's voice which wakes up disciples "from the slumber of ignorance".

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 11 1/2" long x 6 1/2" wide

6 books all in good condition on Tantra art. Including Ajit Mookerjee's Tantra Art. These are heavy so ideally looking for a London buyer to avoid high postal charges. Can be viewed in central London.

Statue of a household protecting deity, with minimalist features, standing in "namaste" posture. Wood, with dark patina probably due to soot. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 44.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition despite some abrasion dua to age. Provenance: collected in situ in 1976.

Himalayan altar dedicated to Buddha, with an elaborate arch with two pillars resting on two lions. The Buddha himself is represented standing on a lotus, in "varada mudra", and is surmounted by a small Amithaba Buddha above his head. Bronze, with fine age patina. Nepal, early 19th century. Height: 20.5 cm. Very good condition.