TIBETAN RUGS AND ARTIFACTS

A FINE FLORAL "SHUDEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s

A VERY RARE PAIR OF KHADEN RUGS, TIBET, 1920s.

A SHIGATSE "JABUYE" DEER RUG, TIBET, 1900s

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TIBETAN RUGS AND ARTIFACTS

Imperial Asian Arts

Our spring sale of TIBETAN RUGS AND ARTIFACTS celebrates the exceptional works of art from Central Asia. This sale features a diverse category including antique rugs and textiles, ancient beads and amulets, bronze objects of worship, high quality ambers and corals, manuscript covers and furnitures, ritual arts from the Himalayas and metalwares from the Silk Route. The auction includes 26 lots of over 35 rare antique rugs, 3 lots of authentic Dzi beads, a unique 14th Century bronze figure of the 24th Jain Tirthankara, another 14th Century bronze, A Kadam stupa and many more exciting rare artifacts. Estimates ranging from $100 to $30000, this sale presents opportunities for all collectors and dealers of Himalayan arts.

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A RARE PHURBA WITH SILVER INLAY, TIBET, 16th CENTURY: A VERY RARE COPPER ALLOY PHURBA WITH SILVER INLAY, TIBET, 16th CENTURY or earlier. A silver inlaid Buddha at the finial above wrathful face of a deity surmounted by a single chignon above a superbly

0049: A RARE PHURBA WITH SILVER INLAY, TIBET, 16th CENTURYEst. $3,500-$4,500

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A SILVER DAMASCENED IRON BOWL CASE, TIBET, 18th CENTURY: AN EARLY SILVER DAMASCENED IRON BOWL CASE WITH COVER, Tibet, 17th/18th Century. Decorated with gilded damascened silver "Shou" character on the top and bottom of the case and 3 around the sides along

0050: A SILVER DAMASCENED IRON BOWL CASE, TIBET, 18th CENTURYEst. $1,600-$1,800Lot Passed

A COPPER & SILVER INKPOT, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A COPPER AND SILVER STEMMED INKPOT WITH COVER AND BASE, Tibet, 19th Century. A fine ink pot made of sheet copper with round bulbous body and detailed silver embellishments. It is rare to find a set

0051: A COPPER & SILVER INKPOT, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

A COPPER BUTTER WARMER, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A VERY OLD COPPER BUTTER WARMER, Tibet, 19th Century. Made from sheet copper, designed with a long spout and a longer handle. Darkened with fire and usage. With signs of wear. Butter warmer is a

0052: A COPPER BUTTER WARMER, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

A MONK'S CAP EWER/JUG, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A MONK'S CAP EWER or JUG, Tibet, 19th Century. With bands of brass strengthening the cylindrical copper body. The name "Monk's cap ewer" is derived from the shape of a Tibetan monk's cap, which the

0053: A MONK'S CAP EWER/JUG, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

A RARE EARTHENWARE EWER, TIBET, 18th CENTURY OR EARLIER: A RARE EARTHENWARE EWER, Tibet, 18th Century or Earlier. The ewer is decorated with a lotus pattern, with the petals covering the upper part of the ovoid body. The ewer is made in the style of

0054: A RARE EARTHENWARE EWER, TIBET, 18th CENTURY OR EARLIEREst. $1,400-$1,800Lot Passed

A CYMBAL CASE, TIBET, 16th CENTURY: A WOODEN CYMBAL CASE, TIBET, MING DYNASTY, 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

0055: A CYMBAL CASE, TIBET, 16th CENTURYEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed

A PAIR OF GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVERS, TIBET, 1700s: A PAIR OF GILDED WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVERS, TIBET, 18th CENTURY. Gilt painted on wood in Sanskrit in Ranjana Script(Tib: Lentsa), and foliate designs on four sides with Dharma chakra motifs. 68.5cm x

0056: A PAIR OF GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVERS, TIBET, 1700sEst. $3,500-$4,500Lot Passed

A RED LACQUERED MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 17th CENTURY: A RED LACQUERED AND GILT DECORATED MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, EARLY 17th Century. Carved in high relief, the cover depicts inscriptions in Sanskrit(Ranjana script), surrounded on four sides by

0057: A RED LACQUERED MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 17th CENTURYEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

A GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 16th CENTURY: A GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 16th CENTURY or earlier. Masterfully carved and gilt, the central section depicts incised florets within diamond shaped design, surrounded by scrolling foliate

0058: A GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 16th CENTURYEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE 24th TIRTHANKARA, 14TH CENTURY: 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

0059: A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE 24th TIRTHANKARA, 14TH CENTURYEst. $12,000-$14,000Lot Passed

A CORAL NECKLACE, 210 Gr: A LARGE CORAL STRAND, designed as a necklace of 33 graduated drum-shaped coral beads, the necklace weighs a total of 210 grams. The largest bead weighs 26 grams and measures 30mm and the smallest

0060: A CORAL NECKLACE, 210 GrEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

A CORAL ROSARY, 151.5 Gr: A CORAL ROSARY with 108 Beads. Designed as a Buddhist Rosary, with 108 graduated drum-shaped coral beads interspersed with 3 antique turquoise beads and a resin amber guru bead. The rosary weighs a

0061: A CORAL ROSARY, 151.5 GrEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

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A CORAL NECKLACE, 133 Gr: A CORAL NECKLACE, designed as a strand of 51 graduated drum-shaped coral beads, interspersed with small black beads. The necklace weighs a total of 133 grams. 10mm-15mm.

0062: A CORAL NECKLACE, 133 GrEst. $4,000-$6,000

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A CORAL NECKLACE, 78.5 Gr: A CORAL NECKLACE, designed as a strand of 45 graduated drum-shaped coral beads interspersed with 2 turquoise beads, the necklace weighs a total of 78.5 grams. 7mm-15mm.

0063: A CORAL NECKLACE, 78.5 GrEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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A CORAL & TURQUOISE NECKLACE, 162 Gr: A CORAL & TURQUOISE NECKLACE. Designed as a necklace with large turquoise beads interspersed with coral beads. With a total weight of 162 grams.

0064: A CORAL & TURQUOISE NECKLACE, 162 GrEst. $600-$800

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A SET OF 22K GOLD & CORAL BRACELET & EARRINGS, 24 Gr: DESIGNED AS A SET OF 22K GOLD AND CORAL BRACELET AND EARRINGS in Tibetan style, with fine barrel shaped red coral beads. The set weighs a total of 24 grams. The 22K Gold is stamped.

0065: A SET OF 22K GOLD & CORAL BRACELET & EARRINGS, 24 GrEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

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AN ANCIENT "SAGO NAMGO" DZI BEAD, TIBET, 1000BC: AN ANCIENT "SAGO NAMGO" DZI/GZI BEAD OR HEAVEN AND EARTH DZI/GZI, TIBET, 1000BC. WITH VERY DESIRABLE YELLOWISH WHITE LINES ON BLACK GROUND, WITH CLEAR SIGNS OF AGE. The Dzi measures 30.1mm in length.

0066: AN ANCIENT "SAGO NAMGO" DZI BEAD, TIBET, 1000BCEst. $8,000-$12,000

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AN ANCIENT STRIPED CHUNG DZI, TIBET, 10th CENTURY: AN ANCIENT STRIPED CHUNG DZI, TIBET, Pre 10th CENTURY. The Chung Dzi has four white stripes on black ground. In perfect condition. Acquired in 2015 from Leh, Ladakh. Measures 30.3mm x 11.3mm. Chung

0067: AN ANCIENT STRIPED CHUNG DZI, TIBET, 10th CENTURYEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

AN ANCIENT STRIPED CHUNG DZI, TIBET, 10th CENTURY: AN ANCIENT STRIPED CHUNG DZI, TIBET, Pre 10th CENTURY. The Chung Dzi has four white stripes on orange ground. In perfect condition. Acquired in 2015 from Leh, Ladakh. Measures 36.2mm x 9.7mm. Chung

0068: AN ANCIENT STRIPED CHUNG DZI, TIBET, 10th CENTURYEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

AN ANCIENT 8 STRIPED CHUNG DZI, PRE 10th CENTURY: AN ANCIENT CARNELIAN CHUNG DZI. Chung Dzi and Dzi beads were adorned by Tibetans and people of the Himalayan region for centuries as protective amulets. Their origins were unknown and were believed

0069: AN ANCIENT 8 STRIPED CHUNG DZI, PRE 10th CENTURYEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

A LARGE STRAND OF ANTIQUE AMBER, 303 Gr: A LARGE STRAND OF ANTIQUE AMBER, early 20th century. With signs of wear from age and use. Amber beads of this size and color is not only valuable but also very rare. In perfect form with no flaws,

0070: A LARGE STRAND OF ANTIQUE AMBER, 303 GrEst. $25,000-$30,000Lot Passed

A RARE PAIR OF RUGS DEPICTING 'DZEEBA', TIBET, 1920s: A RARE PAIR OF 'GYABNYE' RUGS, 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

0071: A RARE PAIR OF RUGS DEPICTING 'DZEEBA', TIBET, 1920sEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

RED KHADEN RUG, TIBET, 1900s: A RED KHADEN RUG, Tibet, 1900. Decorated with medallions over desirable red field with nice abrash, making it a wonderful piece. This rug is an early example of Tibetan rugs dating back from

0072: RED KHADEN RUG, TIBET, 1900sEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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