ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS II

AN EXQUISITE "KHADEN" RUG, Tibet, 1910s.

A RARE QIANLONG DRAGON ROUNDEL, QING, MID 18TH CENTURY

A SUPERB DRAGON & PHOENIX "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s

Done

Boston, MA, United States

Auction Details

ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS II

Imperial Asian Arts

We at Imperial Asian Arts, are proud to present you all with our New Year's ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS II catalog. Bringing you a wide selection of collector antique Tibetan rugs and textiles, a range of authentic ancient Dzi beads, including an extremely rare 8 eye Dzi, amber and coral, Manuscript covers and furnitures, ritual arts from the Himalayas and metalwares from the Silk Route. Encompassing over 200 lots of carefully selected and curated artifacts, many of rugs from the sale are fresh out of European and American private collections and have not been on the market for decades. For any inquiries regarding condition reports, provenance and additional images, please email us at office@imperialasianarts.com.

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Sold

A PAIR OF CYMBALS, TIBET, 19TH CENTURY: 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

0073: A PAIR OF CYMBALS, TIBET, 19TH CENTURYEst. $1,200-$1,400

See Sold Price

A SUPERB BRONZE "DRILBU", TIBET, EARLY 18TH CENTURY.: A SUPERB BRONZE "DRILBU" or "GHANTA", Tibet, early 18th century. Cast with a band of Vajras around the lip and a row of tassels and lotus petals to the dome interspersed with faces of Kirtimukha. The

0074: A SUPERB BRONZE "DRILBU", TIBET, EARLY 18TH CENTURY.Est. $2,800-$3,200Lot Passed

A RARE TATHAGATA MANUSCRIPT COVER, MING, 14TH CENTURY: AN EXTREMELY RARE TATHAGATA MANUSCRIPT COVER, Ming Dynasty, Tibeto-Chinese, 14th/15th Century. Gilded and lacquered on wood with all original gold paint. The center is carved in relief with a figure

0075: A RARE TATHAGATA MANUSCRIPT COVER, MING, 14TH CENTURYEst. $12,000-$14,000Lot Passed

A GOLD INLAID RITUAL STAND, TIBET, 17TH CENTURY: A GOLD INLAID RITUAL STAND, Tibet, 17th Century. Superbly decorated with gold inlays on the iron legs of the tripod with fine crisp foliate designs. This stand would be used to place a ritual ewer by

0076: A GOLD INLAID RITUAL STAND, TIBET, 17TH CENTURYEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

A CYMBAL CASE, TIBET, 16th CENTURY: A WOODEN CYMBAL CASE, TIBET, MING PERIOD, 16th Century. Made to perfectly fit to the form of the cymbal. Covered with cloth painted in red with natural mineral pigments. With a metal hinge and

0077: A CYMBAL CASE, TIBET, 16th CENTURYEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed

A LACQUERED WOODEN SEAL BOX, QING DYNASTY: A LACQUERED WOODEN SEAL BOX, China, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th-early 20th Century, with 5-clawed dragons on all sides. With signs of wear. 17.5cm x 17.5cm x 21.25cm.

0078: A LACQUERED WOODEN SEAL BOX, QING DYNASTYEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

A FINE PAIR OF ANHUA GLAZED STEM CUPS, QING DYNASTY: A FINE PAIR OF ANHUA GLAZED STEM CUPS, Qing dynasty, China. A pair of white-glazed 'Dragon' stem bowls, with rounded sides and flared rim supported on a high foot. The sides are incised with a pair

0079: A FINE PAIR OF ANHUA GLAZED STEM CUPS, QING DYNASTYEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed

A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWL, GUANGXU MARK & PERIOD: A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWL, Qing Dynasty, six-character Guangxu mark and of the period. The exterior decorated in polychrome overglaze enamels with four circular reserves of floral sprays

0080: A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWL, GUANGXU MARK & PERIODEst. $3,000-$3,500Lot Passed

Sold

A CIVIL RANK BADGE, CHINA, 19th CENTURY: A MANDARIN SQUARE KESI RANK BADGE, China, 19th Century. The rank badge depicts an egret which represents the 6th rank of the Chinese court's rank hierarchy. With the frame, measures 42.5cm x42.5cm.

0081: A CIVIL RANK BADGE, CHINA, 19th CENTURYEst. $300-$400

See Sold Price

A CHINESE SILK FRAGMENT, MING DYNASTY, 1600s.: A CHINESE SILK FRAGMENT, Ming Dynasty, Early 17th Century. The fragment depicts a dragon flying amidst clouds above crashing waves. 38.75cm x 35cm.

0082: A CHINESE SILK FRAGMENT, MING DYNASTY, 1600s.Est. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

A QIANLONG DRAGON EMBROIDERY, QING, MID 18TH CENTURY: A SILK DRAGON EMBROIDERY FRAGMENT, Qing Dynasty, Mid Qianlong period, 18th Century. Depicting a pair of gold thread embroidered imperial dragons chasing the central flaming pearl above Mount Meru

0083: A QIANLONG DRAGON EMBROIDERY, QING, MID 18TH CENTURYEst. $1,200-$1,400Lot Passed

Sold

A CHINESE DRAGON ROBE, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY: A CHINESE SILK DRAGON ROBE, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century. Orange based silk with ten gold thread embroidered dragons and elaborate landscapes at the base and clouds. 120cm x 145cm.

0084: A CHINESE DRAGON ROBE, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURYEst. $4,000-$4,500

See Sold Price

A SILK GAUZE ROBE, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY: A SILK GAUZE ROBE, Qing Dynasty, China, 19th Century. Decorated with dragons, cranes and various objects, The robe is made from unique slate blue with bronze dragons, brightly colored auspicious

0085: A SILK GAUZE ROBE, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURYEst. $2,600-$2,800Lot Passed

A CHINESE SILK ROBE, 19TH CENTURY: A MANDARIN'S SURCOAT, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th Century. The surcoat is worn over a robe by a Qing civil official. The rank badges on the front and back depicts the Mandarin duck of the seventh rank.

0086: A CHINESE SILK ROBE, 19TH CENTURYEst. $1,600-$1,800Lot Passed

A RARE QIANLONG DRAGON ROUNDEL, QING, MID 18TH CENTURY: A RARE SILK DRAGON ROUNDEL, Qing Dynasty, Mid Qianlong period, 18th Century. Depicting a gold thread embroidered fierce front facing imperial five clawed dragon with a central flaming pearl,

0087: A RARE QIANLONG DRAGON ROUNDEL, QING, MID 18TH CENTURYEst. $4,000-$4,500Lot Passed

Sold

AN INTRICATE SILK EMBROIDERED FRAGMENT, QING, 1750s: A CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED FRAGMENT, Qing Dynasty, Mid 18th Century. The long silk fragment boasts intricately detailed fine embroidery depicting Mount Meru piercing through the clouds above crashing

0088: AN INTRICATE SILK EMBROIDERED FRAGMENT, QING, 1750sEst. $1,400-$1,600

See Sold Price

A SATIN STITCH EMBROIDERY OF IMMORTALS, QING DYNASTY: A satin stitch embroidery depicting the immortals crossing the sea, late Qing, 19th/20th Century. Immortals crossing the sea on a carp amidst the crashing waves, a bird above holding prayer beads and

0089: A SATIN STITCH EMBROIDERY OF IMMORTALS, QING DYNASTYEst. $1,400-$1,600Lot Passed

A PAIR OF KESI, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY: A SUPERB PAIR OF KESI TEXTILES, JAPAN, 19TH Century. A pair of very fine Japanese(?) kesi, depicting musical instruments. Kesi were woven on frames and resembled embroidery, but it is distinguished

0090: A PAIR OF KESI, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURYEst. $1,400-$1,600Lot Passed

TWO SILK PRIEST'S STOLE "OHI", JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY: TWO BUDDHIST PRIEST'S SILK STOLES "OHI", Japan, 19th Century. The blue stole is decorated with a part of dragon or a sea monster amidst crashing waves and green stole decorated with Japanese styled

0091: TWO SILK PRIEST'S STOLE "OHI", JAPAN, 19TH CENTURYEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

A FRAMED SILK EMBROIDERY, CHINA, 1900s: A CHINESE FRAMED SILK EMBROIDERY, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. The framed embroidery is created with a pair of silk needlework sleeve bands. Depicting figural landscape on a light blue

0092: A FRAMED SILK EMBROIDERY, CHINA, 1900sEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Sold

A LARGE "DZEEBA" APPLIQUE, TIBET, 19TH CENTURY: 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

0093: A LARGE "DZEEBA" APPLIQUE, TIBET, 19TH CENTURYEst. $4,000-$5,000

See Sold Price

A FLORAL "SHUDEN" RUG, TIBET, 1900s: A FINE FLORAL "SHUDEN" RUG, Tibet, Early 20th Century. This amazing rug features beautiful beige colored flowers repeating pattern on a dark brown/black ground. 88.75cm x 91.25cm.

0094: A FLORAL "SHUDEN" RUG, TIBET, 1900sEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

AN UNUSUAL TREE OF LIFE "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1900s: A TREE OF LIFE "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Featuring a flowing branches blueish black tree design on beige field. The tree of life is one of the oldest and most universal

0095: AN UNUSUAL TREE OF LIFE "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1900sEst. $1,600-$1,800Lot Passed

A SUPERB DRAGON & PHOENIX "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1910s: A SUPERB DRAGON & PHOENIX "KHADEN" RUG, Tibet, 1900s. Featuring a pair each of dragons and phoenixes chasing the flaming pearl in perfect harmony and proportion on a black background with Tibetan

0096: A SUPERB DRAGON & PHOENIX "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1910sEst. $3,000-$3,500Lot Passed

View:

Auction Details

Imperial Asian Arts

Boston, MA, United States78 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

$0$50

$1,000$100

$2,000$250

$5,000$500

$10,000$1,000

$30,000$2,500

$50,000$5,000

Preview

Available for preview only at www.liveauctioneers.com.

Imperial Asian Arts

Boston, MA 02115

USA

Buyer's Premium

28% up to $50,000.00
18% above $50,000.00

Terms & Conditions

The properties offered and sold through The Imperial Asian Arts auctions shall be offered and sold pursuant to the terms and conditions set below. This Agreement constitutes the statement of terms and conditions in accordance to which all property is offered for Sale. By bidding at the auction by internet bidding or any other means, the buyer of the property agrees to be bound by this Agreement. All Property Sold As Is, Where is, with all faults. Neither The Imperial Asian Arts Auctions nor any consignor makes any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied with respect to the Property or the correctness of the catalogue or any other description of the property. In no event shall The Imperial Gallery or Imperial Asian Arts or the consignor be responsible for the correctness of the description. All measurements are estimates. All statements contained in the catalog or in the lot descriptions are qualified statements of opinion and not representations of warranties. Buyers bidding signifies that the buyer has examined the property as fully as desired or chosen not to examine the property and is aware of the condition of the property as is. If a lot offered is subject to a reserve, we may implement such reserve by bidding in behalf of the consigner in response to other bidders until reaching the reserve. All SALES ARE FINAL.

Autopay

If you have not contacted Imperial Asian Arts to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.

SALES TAX

Online purchases from Imperial Asian Arts may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.