A pair of Architectural ornaments carved in relief to represent female dancers, with symmetrical postures, inside niches. Wood, with age patina. Nepal, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 29.7 cm. Provenance: acquired in Hong Kong from an antique dealer in 1989.

An antique Indian architectural hardwood fragment. Depicts the central figures of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with their offspring Lord Kartikeya (the God of War) on their right and Ganesha on their left. Ganesha is the elephant headed God known as the Remover of Obstacles. He as also shown to the far left on his vehicle, a mouse. The far right is another larger depiction of Kartikeya on his vehicle, the peacock...

Finely cast statue, with nice details, of Sadaksari Lokeshvara 'also knwon as Kharchheri, the "Lord of the Six Syllables" belonging to the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum". Sadaksari is sitting on a lotus throne, and has four arms. In one hand he holds the "akshamala", which serves to count the number of times the mantra is spoken. In the other hand he holds the lotus of absolute purity. Furthermore, he holds the magic jewel Cintamani in front of his chest...

A very fine and extremely rare, stone-carved image of Vajrapani (Acala) in sexual union (yab-yum) with his consort. The deity has curling snakes around his ankles. Remains of colors.The brownish stone, probably a type of soapstone, has been partly polished. Tibet, 17–18th cent. H 13.2 cm. Condition: Very good all-over with a few minor chips. No re-stuck parts or repairs.

TIBETAN ELEMENTAL DIVINATION PAINTINGS This extraordinary publication represents a landmark in both Tibetan studies and the art of bookmaking...

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A young nobleman and beautiful lady share a hookah in the central courtyard. Three beautiful attendants hold the hookah and play music to entertain the couple The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of rolling hills.. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back. Painted in gouache on paper.

Age: 19th century

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A group of beautiful ladies enjoy the cool night air, read and converse in the central courtyard. A noble of the household looks down from a tower window and is spotted by one of the ladies. The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of rolling hills.. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back of the paper...

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. The man and woman of the household sit and enjoy each other's company under the stars. Beautiful lady attendants served food and play music near a fountain. The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of the trees. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back of the paper. Painted in gouache on paper.

Age: 19th century

Antique Tibetan wood image of the standing Avalokitesvara Ekadasamukha, depicted in his classical form with 11 heads and six arms. Ekadasamukha is an esoteric form of Avalokitesvara of Vajrayana Buddhism The Eleven-head Avalokiteshvara 3 levels of 3 heads, are rendered in peaceful countenances, the tenth head is that of the wrathful Mahakala, followed on top by the head of Buddha Amitabha...

A very rare Mandorla for use in a double image A small but very beautiful mandorla for a double image in gilt, hammered copper of the highest quality decorated with twenty-one images representing Buddhas, bodhisattvas, protectors and Vidyarajas. The central top images being Vajrasattva. On a fitted metal stand. Tibet, 15t cent. H 14.5 cm, W 14.5 cm. Condition: Small piece lost to top of mandorla and very minor rubbing. Otherwise excellent.

A finely carved wooden image of Vajradakini holding kapala in the raised left hand and chopper in the lowered right hand. She is naked except for her ornaments and skull garland. Mostly carved from a single piece of wood, a part a piece of the garland. Remains of original painting. Size: H. 14,3 cm. Tibet, 18th cent. Condition: Very good, only minor brake to left side of the skull garland.

Indus Valley Bronze Age Pottery Figure (c.3300 - 1300 BC)

This unusual and bizarre pottery figure was made over 3,000 years ago during the latter part of the Indus Valley Civilisation that flourished in the North-western region of South Asia during the Neolithic to Bronze Age periods (c.3300 - 1300 BC). It is hollow and made from a reddish pottery that is fairly highly-fired...

Indus Valley Bronze Age Pottery Female Figure with Oxford TL Test (c.3300 - 1300 BC)

This unusual and striking pottery figure was made over 3,000 years ago during the latter part of the Indus Valley Civilisation that flourished in the North-western region of South Asia during the Neolithic to Bronze Age periods (c.3300 - 1300 BC)...

Indus Valley Bronze Age Pottery Female Figure (c.3300 - 1300 BC)

This unusual and striking pottery figure was made during the latter part of the Indus Valley Civilisation that flourished in the North-western region of South Asia during the Neolithic to Bronze Age periods (c.3300 - 1300 BC). It is made from a reddish pottery that is fairly highly-fired, the body being of a cylindrical / cone-shaped form with applied outstretched arms, breasts and bird-like features to the face...

This rare Thangka of the Bonpo Religion of Tibet is depicting the powerful Tantric Deity Magyu Sanchog Tartug, The Supreme Secret of Mother Tantras, attaining the Limit, Magyu for short. At the centre is the yidam, tutelary Deity, the Wrathful Magyu, with seven heads and sixteen arms, embraced by his consort. His colour is blue while his consort is red...

Statue of a household protecting deity or ancestor, sitting on a rounded base, his head with an unusual pointed top, his hands in "namaste" posture. Wood, with fine age patina. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 33.5 cm. Strong abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition. Provenance: collected in Kathmandu in 1974.

Antique statue of Hindu deity, her hands joined in front,of her belly, standing on a rounded base. Wood with fine age patina. India, 18th century, maybe earlier. Height: 24.2 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition.

Finely carved, large statue of Hindu god Vishnu, wearing a high crown, jewels, dhoti and sandals, holding his four attributes (club, chakra, conch shell and lotus flower) in his four hands, and standing on a semi circular pedestal. Wood, with remnants of the original polychromy. India, 19th century. Height: 49 cm. Some abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.