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 FLORAL KHADEN RUG, TIBET, 1900s: A FLORAL KHADEN RUG, Southern Tibet, 1900. A fine "Khampa Dzong" Khaden rug, depicting 10 lotuses arranged formally with navy blue vines that visually divides the rug into four quarters. This rug

0073: A FLORAL KHADEN RUG, TIBET, 1900sEst. US$1,200-US$1,400

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A FINE FLORAL "SHUDEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s: AN ORANGE FLORAL 'SHUDEN' SITTING RUG, Tibet, Early 20th Century. Stylized lotuses on orange ground, inspired by Chinese Ming textiles. The lotuses and vines are very skillfully woven. The skilled

0074: A FINE FLORAL "SHUDEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

A FLORAL UNDER-SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A Floral Under-Saddle rug, Tibet, 1920. Decorated on each sides with lilies sprouting from the water. Surrounded by floral and geometric design border. 95cm x 65cm.

0075: A FLORAL UNDER-SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

A SUPERB UNDER-SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A SUPERB UNDER-SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920. Two bats with curving wing tips flying towards a lotus, emerging from dramatic waves. Surrounded by a scrolling floral and foliate border on a gorgeous blue

0076: A SUPERB UNDER-SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

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A RARE TIGER STORAGE CHEST, TIBET 18th CENTURY: A RARE PAINTED WOOD 'TIGER' STORAGE CHEST, Tibet, 18th Century. The front rectangular panel features a fierce Indian Tiger striding through bamboos with powerful eyes. These chests were made through

0077: A RARE TIGER STORAGE CHEST, TIBET 18th CENTURYEst. US$5,000-US$6,000

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A GOLD GILDED DRAGON CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURY: A MAGNIFICENT GOLD GILDED 'DRAGON' CHEST, Tibet, 17th Century or earlier. The chest is painted in gold on red ground. The central cartouche contains a gilded gesso work dragon with devious eyes

0078: A GOLD GILDED DRAGON CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURYEst. US$8,000-US$12,000Lot Passed

A CHEST DEPICTING PAIR OF SNOW LIONS, TIBET, 1700s: A large painted wood chest depicting a pair of fearsome snow lions, Tibet, circa.18th Century. The front rectangular panel features a pair of snow lions on red field surrounded by gold cauldron

0079: A CHEST DEPICTING PAIR OF SNOW LIONS, TIBET, 1700sEst. US$5,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

A RARE ZAMBHALA "KO GAM" CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURY: A RARE ZAMBHALA "KO GAM" CHEST, Tibet, 17th Century. The chest is covered in red leather and has fine iron fittings. In the front featuring a very finely painted image of Zambhala, the God of wealth.

0080: A RARE ZAMBHALA "KO GAM" CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURYEst. US$3,500-US$4,500Lot Passed

A GOLD GILDED RED CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURY: A GOLD GILDED RED CHEST, Tibet, 17th Century. Painted in gold against red field, the central cartouche features a golden dragon. Surrounded by Sanskrit syllable. These chests were made through 15th

0081: A GOLD GILDED RED CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURYEst. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

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A RARE PAIR OF TIGER CHESTS, TIBET, 18th CENTURY: A RARE PAIR OF POLYCHROMED TIGER CHESTS, TIBET, 18th CENTURY or earlier. The chests are painted on orange field. The front rectangular panels depict masterfully drawn tigers within the central

0082: A RARE PAIR OF TIGER CHESTS, TIBET, 18th CENTURYEst. US$3,500-US$4,500

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AN ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER: AN ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER, China. A Zhou styled bronze covered censer. With thick patinated surface. H.10.75cm.

0083: AN ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSEREst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A CANE SWORD, INDIA, 1900s: A CANE SWORD, India, 19th/20th century. The handle is carved in the shape of a tiger head and the neck entwined with the stripes above a patinated wooden shaft enclosing an iron blade. Total

0084: A CANE SWORD, INDIA, 1900sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A LAMA'S "THANGKA" BOX, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A TIBETAN LAMA'S TIGER "THANGKA" BOX, EARLY 20th CENTURY. The box would be used to store Thangkas during travel or Thangka's that are exhibited only occasionally. With painted central tiger skin

0085: A LAMA'S "THANGKA" BOX, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$1,800-US$2,400Lot Passed

A FLAMBÉ GLAZED "THREE RAMS" VASE, QING DYNASTY: A FLAMBÉ GLAZED "THREE RAMS" VASE, QING DYNASTY, CHINA, 19th CENTURY. The vase is of Hu form. At the base of the neck are three molded ram's heads. In the base is inscribed four character Yungzheng

0086: A FLAMBÉ GLAZED "THREE RAMS" VASE, QING DYNASTYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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A MUGHAL DAGGER, INDIA: A Magnificent Mughal dagger with gold plated body and Damascus Steel blade. The works on the body reflects the most exceptionally skilled artisans of the time. The scabbard is richly decorated with

0087: A MUGHAL DAGGER, INDIAEst. US$2,400-US$2,800

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A BIDRI BATTLE AXE, INDIA, 17th CENTURY: A SILVER INLAID BIDRI-WARE BATTLE AXE, Deccan, Central India, 17th Century. The silver-inlaid decoration consists of foliate motifs. 51cm.

0088: A BIDRI BATTLE AXE, INDIA, 17th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A SHAGREEN SADDLE WITH STIRRUPS, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A GILT METAL MOUNTED AND SHAGREEN SADDLE, Tibet, early 19th Century. Constructed from hardwood tied together with leather strips and covered with shagreen from ray skin. The stuffed cotton and cloth

0089: A SHAGREEN SADDLE WITH STIRRUPS, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

A "GYABDEN" THRONE RUG, TIBET, EARLY 20th CENTURY: A "GYABDEN" THRONE RUG, South Tibet, Early 20th Century. Beautiful Tibetan Throne Rug with three dragons surrounding the wish fulfilling jewel. Royal blue colored dragons on deep maroon field. The

0090: A "GYABDEN" THRONE RUG, TIBET, EARLY 20th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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A 'SHUDEN' SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A RED 'SHUDEN' SITTING RUG, Tibet, early 20th Century. Featuring Tibetan rendition of the implements of the Chinese eight immortals on red field. Natural dyes, wool weft, wool warp. 75cm x 60.5cm.

0091: A 'SHUDEN' SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000

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A 'SHUDEN' SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A BLACK 'SHUDEN' SITTING RUG, Tibet, early 20th Century. Featuring Tibetan rendition of the implements of the Chinese eight immortals on black field. Natural dyes, wool weft, wool warp. 71.5cm x

0092: A 'SHUDEN' SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

A DOUBLE MEDITATION RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A DOUBLE MEDITATION RUG, Tibet, 1920s. This small runner is a pair of two sitting rugs. Stylized with two central floral medallions on coral field. Made in Tibetan weaving style, the design is

0093: A DOUBLE MEDITATION RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A RED SQUARE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A RED SQUARE RUG, Tibet, early 20th Century. Decorated with a stylized floral design in orange on red field. Wool. 86cm x 81cm.

0094: A RED SQUARE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A BAOTOU RUG, CHINA, 1900s: A BAOTOU RUG, China, 1900. A decorative Baotou rug depicting a flower in a vase and auspicious objects, surrounded by stylized clouds. Wool on cotton, 71cm x 69cm.

0095: A BAOTOU RUG, CHINA, 1900sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A PAIR OF SITTING RUGS, CHINA, 1900s: A PAIR OF PEKING SITTING RUGS, China, early 20th Century. Decorated with floral medallions and cauldron borders. Wool on cotton. 57cm x 52.5cm.

0096: A PAIR OF SITTING RUGS, CHINA, 1900sEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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