Buddha New Year Auction Day 1

Superb 13th Century Thai Bronze Lopburi Buddha

Early Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure 500+ Years Old-Kamakura?Temple Size

18th/19thC or Earlier Tibetan Copper and Bronze Tantric Mirror Magnificent, Exceptional Condition

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Buddha New Year Auction Day 1

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Superb 13th Century Thai Bronze Lopburi Buddha: Superb 13th Century Thai Buddha in the transitional style between Khmer and Thai Buddhist styles (Lopburi). Very thinly cast example, as bronze was extremely scarce during some periods in Thailand

10077: Superb 13th Century Thai Bronze Lopburi Buddha

Est.

$2,500

$3,500

Lot Passed

Early Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure 500+ Years Old-Kamakura?Temple Size: Superb Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure made out of lacquer. Probably originally flanked one side of the head of a very large Buddha in a temple. Size is huge at approximately 28 inches tall, 19

10083: Early Japanese Buddhist Celestial Figure 500+ Years Old-Kamakura?Temple Size

Est.

$3,500

$4,500

Lot Passed

Antique set of antique Tibetan Buddhist "tools" cast out of iron or steel (a magnet sticks to both: Antique set of antique Tibetan Buddhist "tools" cast out of iron or steel (a magnet sticks to both the box and the individual tools). Both the box and the individual tools are finely cast and

10084: Antique set of antique Tibetan Buddhist "tools" cast out of iron or steel (a magnet sticks to both

Est.

$2,500

$3,000

Lot Passed

18th/19thC or Earlier Tibetan Copper and Bronze Tantric Mirror Magnificent, Exceptional Condition: 18th/19th Century or earlier Tibetan copper and bronze Tantric mirror. No other Buddhist mirror that I have seen in person comes close.I could go into detail about the fine repousse work and the

10140: 18th/19thC or Earlier Tibetan Copper and Bronze Tantric Mirror Magnificent, Exceptional Condition

Est.

$2,500

$3,500

Lot Passed

Mongolian Thangka Large, Finely Framed, Highly Detailed One of a Kind!: Highly detailed Mongolian Thangka. The photos tell the story. Not as old as some (perhaps 70 to 90 years old), but a great piece of narrative folk art, as unique as any of its type I have seen,

10153: Mongolian Thangka Large, Finely Framed, Highly Detailed One of a Kind!

Est.

$2,600

$3,200

Lot Passed

1,000 Year Old Burmese Pyu/Mon Buddhist Monk, 4": Very early Burmese Pyu/Mon Buddhist Monk. Sits 2 7/8 inches tall, and the height on the custom stand is 4 inches. Hard to date, but likely in the range 1000 years of age. A special face -it is the

10193: 1,000 Year Old Burmese Pyu/Mon Buddhist Monk, 4"

Est.

$2,500

$3,200

Lot Passed

11thC Java/Indonesia Jambala or Kubera. Very Fine, Rare: Deeply serene 11th Century Jambala/Kubera. A very fine example of its type. Sits 2.75 inches tall, 4 inches on a custom stand.Hindu/Buddhist Deity of Abundance/Wealth. This has been in my personal

10249: 11thC Java/Indonesia Jambala or Kubera. Very Fine, Rare

Est.

$3,000

$3,500

Lot Passed

Early Solid Cast Korean Bronze Buddha - Sculpted and Cast to the Highest Standard.: Early solid cast Korean Bronze Buddha. Sculpted and cast to the highest standard. Nice, even buttery, soft patina. Casting flaw (?) on the right cheek, otherwise perfect. At first, I thought it was

10251: Early Solid Cast Korean Bronze Buddha - Sculpted and Cast to the Highest Standard.

Est.

$2,500

$3,100

Lot Passed

18th/19thC Earlier Solid-Cast Nepalese Copper Indra. Superb face: Fine Indra is an incredibly beautiful solid cast copper alloy solid cast figure, probably from Nepal. Looks to have been completely gilded at one time. Some dings and has been cleaned at various

10280: 18th/19thC Earlier Solid-Cast Nepalese Copper Indra. Superb face

Est.

$3,000

$4,000

Lot Passed

1,000 Years Old Burmese/Himalayan Bronze Buddha of Compassion. Large One of a Kind: 1,000 years old Burmese Bronze Buddha in a modified Tibetan Style. I believe this is an emulation of a Himalayan bronze of the Bodhisattva of Compassion probably made in Burma in the 9th to 12th

10282: 1,000 Years Old Burmese/Himalayan Bronze Buddha of Compassion. Large One of a Kind

Est.

$4,000

$4,500

Lot Passed

13thC/later Javanese Bronze Buddha, Superb, Large and Very Fine: Superb large 13th Century or later Javanese bronze Buddha. The previous owner purchased it from a reputable Australian auction house. They dated it to the 13th century, possibly later, but definitely

10286: 13thC/later Javanese Bronze Buddha, Superb, Large and Very Fine

Est.

$3,200

$3,800

Lot Passed

10th-13thC Female Buddhist Devotee From the Pagan Period or Earlier. Well Cast.: 10th to 13th Century or earlier female Buddhist devotee. Possibly Mon or Pyu, two other groups that overlapped the early part of the Pagan era. Solid cast in bronze in a very early method (look at

10342: 10th-13thC Female Buddhist Devotee From the Pagan Period or Earlier. Well Cast.

Est.

$3,100

$3,900

Lot Passed

Early Korean Bronze Buddha. Probably in the Range of 1000 Years Old: Early Korean bronze Buddha. Probably 1000 years old. The wear, the patina, the underside, the casting style, etc all point to an an early dating. He has an unforgettable face as the treatment of the

10378: Early Korean Bronze Buddha. Probably in the Range of 1000 Years Old

Est.

$4,000

$5,000

Lot Passed

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15th-17thC Tibetan Buddhist Monk Made of Clay. Rare, Charismatic, Spiritually Potent: Very special and rare 15th-17th Century Tibetan Buddhist monk made of clay. Over the past 35 years of collecting, I have encountered very few Tibetan clay sculptures of this type, and of those, most

10570: 15th-17thC Tibetan Buddhist Monk Made of Clay. Rare, Charismatic, Spiritually Potent

Est.

$4,000

$5,000

15thC Thai “Happy Buddha in a Thick Custom 22k Openable Amulet Case. Special: Rare Northern Thai Saenkajai Amulet in Custom 22k Gold Case, 400–600 Years Old A highly unusual and deeply personal Northern Thai amulet depicting Saenkajai (often translated as the “Happy

10636: 15thC Thai “Happy Buddha in a Thick Custom 22k Openable Amulet Case. Special

Est.

$3,200

$4,000

Lot Passed

12th/13thC Buddha of Compassion, Cambodia. High Quality, Powerful, Spiritual, Animated, Substantial: This is a large, uncommonly nice and exquisitely expressive Bodhistattva of Compassion. He is 12th or possibly 13th century from Cambodia or Thailand, from an old collection. There are traces of the

10648: 12th/13thC Buddha of Compassion, Cambodia. High Quality, Powerful, Spiritual, Animated, Substantial

Est.

$2,500

$3,000

Lot Passed

17th-19thC Glass Buddha with Gilt-Copper Mandorla & Crystal Stupas: A Glass Figure of Buddha Shakyamuni with an Inlaid Gilt-Copper Mandorla, Nepal, 19th Century or Earlier (Base & Mandorla 17th Century) A finely assembled devotional shrine featuring a rare glass

10668: 17th-19thC Glass Buddha with Gilt-Copper Mandorla & Crystal Stupas

Est.

$3,000

$3,500

Lot Passed

Tang Bronze Quanyin or Buddha with Remains of Rich Gilding.: Fine Tang Dynasty Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Bodhisattva (Guanyin), 3.5 Inches A graceful and early gilt-bronze figure of a Bodhisattva—likely Guanyin—dating to the Tang Dynasty (618–907).

10672: Tang Bronze Quanyin or Buddha with Remains of Rich Gilding.

Est.

$900

$1,200

Lot Passed

9th/10thC Burmese Solid-Cast Monk Is Likely Late Pyu/Pre Pagan: Delightful Burmese solid-cast monk is likely late Pyu/Pre Pagan, and from the 9th-10th Century. Very rare example. It has an especially pleasing countenance and overall presence. While small, with

10705: 9th/10thC Burmese Solid-Cast Monk Is Likely Late Pyu/Pre Pagan

Est.

$2,850

$3,500

Lot Passed

12th/13thC Khmer Lime Pot Figure Holding a Dog. Superb Museum Level Example. Rare: Superb 12th/13th Century Khmer Lime Pot figure holding a dog. Still has the original spoon. 5 inches tall, 6 3/8 inches tall on a custom stand. This is a rare, high-end Khmer object. I've seen two

10727: 12th/13thC Khmer Lime Pot Figure Holding a Dog. Superb Museum Level Example. Rare

Est.

$4,000

$4,500

Lot Passed

Monumental Antique Korean Buddha Head.: Monumental antique Korean Buddha Head. Feels much larger than the dimensions convey( 17"H x 11"W x 14"D ) - 28lbs. The dimensions of the head to not include any finial on top or much of a neck. It

10751: Monumental Antique Korean Buddha Head.

Est.

$3,500

$4,000

Lot Passed

19thC Nepalese Jain Bronze Jina with Vines Growing up His Legs. Large: Big 19th Century Jain Bronze Jina with vines growing up his legs and arms. I've seen a few others of this type, but all were between 11 and 15 inches. This one would tower over them at 21.5" inches

5090: 19thC Nepalese Jain Bronze Jina with Vines Growing up His Legs. Large

Est.

$2,500

$3,000

Lot Passed

Early Burmese Arakan Buddha Rare Type: Rare Early Burmese Crowned Buddha, Arakan Type Bronze, 5.75 Inches A very fine and exceptionally rare early Burmese bronze Buddha of the Arakan type, distinguished by its crowned form—an unusual

5539: Early Burmese Arakan Buddha Rare Type

Est.

$2,500

$3,000

Lot Passed

This is an extraordinary and very early "baby Buddha": This is an extraordinary and very early "baby Buddha" pointing toward heaven and earth. It is weighted on the underside (original). I've never seen another like this. Pre Edo, Underside of bottom

5561: This is an extraordinary and very early "baby Buddha"

Est.

$2,500

$3,000

Lot Passed

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