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Tang dynasty devotee carrying an offering basket on his head.

18/19thC or earlier Mongolian soapstone hand holding bowl-superbly carved

Authentic 11/12thC Pagan Tablet, Birth of the Buddha

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Ukiah, CA, United States

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Tang dynasty devotee carrying an offering basket on his head.: Tang dynasty devotee carrying an offering basket on his head. Quite wonderful! The devotee measures 2.25" tall and 3.25" tall on its custom base. Never seen another like it- even in books. Reportedly

10041: Tang dynasty devotee carrying an offering basket on his head.

Est.

$1,200

$1,400

Lot Passed

Early Style Himalayan Bronze Bodhisattva, From Kashmir or other nearby Kingdom.: Early Style Himalayan Bronze Bodhisattva, From Kashmir or other nearby Kingdom. It has a significant amount of inlay, most of which remains (see photos). It is a solid cast. Has what appears to be

10071: Early Style Himalayan Bronze Bodhisattva, From Kashmir or other nearby Kingdom.

Est.

$3,500

$4,500

Lot Passed

Authentic 11/12thC Pagan Tablet, Birth of the Buddha: Authentic 11/12thC Pagan Tablet depicting the birth of the Buddha from the side of his mother. It's a very rare type. Stands 6 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 1-1/8 inches deep. No damage or repairs.

10075: Authentic 11/12thC Pagan Tablet, Birth of the Buddha

Est.

$1,900

$2,350

Lot Passed

18/19th Mongolian Buddhist Protective Deity- Large, Fierce, Animated, Powerful.: 18/19th Mongolian Buddhist Protective Deity- Large, Fierce, Animated, Powerful. Both figure and horse have expressive faces, rearing up to scare away the things that get in our way of seeing clearly.

10081: 18/19th Mongolian Buddhist Protective Deity- Large, Fierce, Animated, Powerful.

Est.

$1,950

$2,400

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.

$2,000

$2,500

Lot Passed

Very early solid cast bronze Ganesh- likely 1000+ years old- unique: Very early Ganesh- likely 1000+ years old years old. Came to me with a group of Gandharan objects. Likely the earliest bronze The striking thing about him is his "human" face and lack of a trunk.

10117: Very early solid cast bronze Ganesh- likely 1000+ years old- unique

Est.

$2,000

$2,500

Lot Passed

18thC Tibet Silk embroidery Lama-Water Bag Cover-Special!: Superb late 18thC silk embroidered fabric with metallic thread. Measures 11 inches by 10 inches. This is a water bag cover for a high monk or lama. Original bright colors. Museum quality. Some

10155: 18thC Tibet Silk embroidery Lama-Water Bag Cover-Special!

Est.

$1,000

$1,500

Lot Passed

18/19thC or earlier Mongolian soapstone hand holding bowl-superbly carved: Larger than life, superbly carved Mongolian soapstone hand holding bowl. Found "as is" in the ruins of an old monastery in Mongolia which was destroyed by the communists in late 1920's, and acquired

10156: 18/19thC or earlier Mongolian soapstone hand holding bowl-superbly carved

Est.

$1,200

$1,500

Lot Passed

Ming Dynasty, possibly earlier bronze prayer tablets-PAIR (2): Ming Dynasty, possibly earlier bronze prayer tablets-PAIR (2)The last two photos show the two side by side. Well cast and finished, with a lovely patina. ( 5"H x 3.25"W x .125"D ) - ( *470g *Both)

10163: Ming Dynasty, possibly earlier bronze prayer tablets-PAIR (2)

Est.

$1,170

$1,400

Lot Passed

Early Asian quartz, crystal camels, magnificent pair.: Early Asian quartz, crystal camels, magnificent pair.(CRYSTALSTUPA IN FIRST PHOTO NOT INCLUDED). Probably 18th century or earlier, and possibly much much earlier. They came out of an estate that

10176: Early Asian quartz, crystal camels, magnificent pair.

Est.

$1,950

$2,400

Lot Passed

Gandhara Stupa-Well cast bronze, finely carved old glass (?) crystal-Look: Bronze and ancient glass Buddhist Stupa, possibly in the style of Gandara. . The sections stack loosely together. Iâ€™ve never seen another of this type other than one group of four of them

10183: Gandhara Stupa-Well cast bronze, finely carved old glass (?) crystal-Look

Est.

$1,500

$2,000

Lot Passed

Large Thai Bronze Walking Buddha in a 15thC Style.: A large Thai Bronze Walking Buddha in a 15th-century Style, probably 20th century, is graceful and beautiful. The previous owner purchased it at a respected German Auction house. It is a fine

10203: Large Thai Bronze Walking Buddha in a 15thC Style.

Est.

$2,000

$2,400

Lot Passed

Large Chinese Jade Quanyin. Beautifully carved out of Nephrite Jade: Large Chinese Jade Quanyin. Beautifully carved out of Nephrite Jade in two parts (base and figure), it is quite heavy. It has been in my collection for several decades. ( 23"H x 11"W x 7"D )

10205: Large Chinese Jade Quanyin. Beautifully carved out of Nephrite Jade

Est.

$1,500

$2,000

Lot Passed

Southeast Asian bronze drum from the 15th Century or earlier.: Southeast Asian bronze drum from the 15th Century or earlier. In the literature, this is referred to as a "Heger type 1" drum and is used to classify all of this style of drum between the end of the

10208: Southeast Asian bronze drum from the 15th Century or earlier.

Est.

$2,000

$2,500

Lot Passed

Large 18/19thC Chinese Quanyin carved out of wood and lacquered.: Large 18/19thC Chinese Quanyin carved out of wood and lacquered. ( 31.5"H x 11"W x 11"D ) - 18lbs. Few dings and minor losses as seen in photos, but overall in excellent condition- vibrant and clean.

10209: Large 18/19thC Chinese Quanyin carved out of wood and lacquered.

Est.

$1,500

$1,900

Lot Passed

Mid 18thC Japanese Buddhist figure. Sublime piece with a wonderful 250+-year-old patina.: Mid 18thC Japanese Buddhist figure. Sublime piece with a wonderful 250+-year-old patina. The (included) bench has a repair. ( 14"H x 12"W x 8.5"D ) - 3.9lbs - Table - ( 15.5"L x 5.75"W 6.5"H )-2lbs

10210: Mid 18thC Japanese Buddhist figure. Sublime piece with a wonderful 250+-year-old patina.

Est.

$1,200

$1,500

Lot Passed

13thC or 13thC style Thai Bronze Buddha in a transitional style from Khmer (Cambodian) into Thai).: 13thC or 13thC style Thai Bronze Buddha in a transitional style from Khmer (Cambodian) into Thai). He looks to have a good age. I am unsure if it is an old emulation or an original. I am selling it

10216: 13thC or 13thC style Thai Bronze Buddha in a transitional style from Khmer (Cambodian) into Thai).

Est.

$1,100

$1,450

Lot Passed

Bronze and ancient glass Buddhist Stupa, possibly in the style of Gandara.: Bronze and ancient glass Buddhist Stupa, possibly in the style of Gandara. . The sections stack loosely together. I?ve never seen another of this type other than one group of four of them that were

10219: Bronze and ancient glass Buddhist Stupa, possibly in the style of Gandara.

Est.

$1,950

$2,400

Lot Passed

Bronze Buddhist Stupa, The sections stack loosely together.: Bronze Buddhist Stupa: The sections stack loosely together. Ivenever seen another of this type other than an associated group of four that were reportedly found, along with a group of 8 smaller,

10241: Bronze Buddhist Stupa, The sections stack loosely together.

Est.

$1,800

$2,500

Lot Passed

10242: Bronze and ancient glass Buddhist Stupa, possibly in the style of Gandara. .

Est.

$1,560

$1,920

Lot Passed

18thC Tibet roundel or reliquary with the Kalichakra Symbol, out of an old Northwest estate.: This is a high quality 18thC Tibetan roundel or reliquary out of an old Northwest estate. It looks to be constructed of gilded copper. It is quite large at almost 13 inches across. It is beautiful on

10246: 18thC Tibet roundel or reliquary with the Kalichakra Symbol, out of an old Northwest estate.

Est.

$2,500

$3,100

Lot Passed

Antique (17/18thC or earlier?) Chinese Quanyin with baby.: Antique (17/18thC or earlier?) Chinese Quanyin with baby. Serene countenance, great detail. - ( 4.5"H x 3.5"W x1.75"D ) - 240g.

10247: Antique (17/18thC or earlier?) Chinese Quanyin with baby.

Est.

$1,500

$2,000

Lot Passed

8-10th Pyu Buddha from Burma.- Casting Flaws-Rare!: Rare and very early 8-10th Pyu Buddha from Burma. It has a solid cast with significant casting flaws. He still manages to convey great personality and absolute joy. A better Buddha by far than many

10248: 8-10th Pyu Buddha from Burma.- Casting Flaws-Rare!

Est.

$2,000

$2,500

Lot Passed

18th C Tibetan or Nepalese Bodhisattva of long life: 18th C Tibetan or Nepalese Bodhisattva of long life cast in bronze, or possibly a Burmese example cast in Arakan to emulate the Tibetan type (the bronze, lacquer and gilding, and something about the

10250: 18th C Tibetan or Nepalese Bodhisattva of long life

Est.

$1,800

$2,000

Lot Passed

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