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 NINGXIA MAT, CHINA, 18th CENTURY: A NINGXIA SQUARE SITTING RUG, China, late 18th Century. Decorated with a central medallion on yellow ground, bordered by cauldrons. With signs of wear. 62.5cm x 64cm.

0097: A NINGXIA MAT, CHINA, 18th CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600

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A SET OF 3 SMALL RUGS, CHINA, 19th CENTURY: A SET OF 3 SMALL SITTING RUGS, China, late 19th Century. The rugs are decorated with five medallions on beige field. The central medallion depicts the Chinese "Shou" character and four floral

0098: A SET OF 3 SMALL RUGS, CHINA, 19th CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

A LOT OF 3 ASSORTED RUGS, CHINA, 18th/19th CENTURY: A LOT OF 3 ASSORTED RUGS, China, 18th-19th Century. 62.5cm x 59cm, 64cm 64cm, 75cm x 71.5cm.

0099: A LOT OF 3 ASSORTED RUGS, CHINA, 18th/19th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A BALUCH RUG, 19th CENTURY: A BALUCH RUG, late 19th to early 20th Century. 155cm x 75cm.

0100: A BALUCH RUG, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A PAIR OF BRONZE GUARDIAN FOO LIONS, 1800s: A PAIR OF BRONZE GUARDIAN FOO LIONS, China, 19th Century. Ornately decorated and cast pair.

0101: A PAIR OF BRONZE GUARDIAN FOO LIONS, 1800sEst. US$1,200-US$1,400Lot Passed

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A LARGE COPPER BUTTER LAMP, TIBET, 1800s: A LARGE COPPER BUTTER LAMP, Tibet, 19th Century. H.20cm, W.15cm.

0102: A LARGE COPPER BUTTER LAMP, TIBET, 1800sEst. US$300-US$400

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A SILVER BUTTER LAMP, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A SILVER BUTTER LAMP, TIBET, 19th CENTURY. H.11cm, W.8.7cm.

0103: A SILVER BUTTER LAMP, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A FINE SILVER CEREMONIAL EWER, TIBET, 1700s: A FINE SILVER CEREMONIAL/OFFERING EWER, Tibet, 18th Century. In fine shape and form with floral and foliate finial and beaded rims. A ewer as such would be used for offering water and wine to the

0104: A FINE SILVER CEREMONIAL EWER, TIBET, 1700sEst. US$1,200-US$1,400Lot Passed

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A FINE SILVER OFFERING CUP WITH STAND AND COVER, 1800s: A FINE SILVER REPOUSSÉ OFFERING CUP WITH STAND AND COVER, Tibet, 19th Century or earlier. The set is decorated with masterfully done repoussé dragons, other zodiac animals and many auspicious

0105: A FINE SILVER OFFERING CUP WITH STAND AND COVER, 1800sEst. US$1,400-US$1,800

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A HIMACHALI DRUM, NORTHERN INDIA, 1800s: A DISTINCT HIMACHALI DRUM, Himachal Pradesh, India, 19th Century. With rich patina. 35cm x 46cm(dia.)

0106: A HIMACHALI DRUM, NORTHERN INDIA, 1800sEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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"DRAMYIN", LADAKH, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY: A fine wooden Ladakhi three-stringed musical instrument, "Dramyin", Northern India, Circa 19th Century. The body is finely carved in floral patterns with inscriptions carved at the back of the

0107: "DRAMYIN", LADAKH, CIRCA 19TH CENTURYEst. US$500-US$600

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AN ANTIQUE RUG, LADAKH, 1920s: AN ANTIQUE RUG, LADAKH, EARLY 20th CENTURY. With thick pile, the rug features two large floral medallions on black field, surrounded by an orange border with small flower motifs. Wool on wool, 149cm

0108: AN ANTIQUE RUG, LADAKH, 1920sEst. US$400-US$600

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FINE ASSORTED TURQUOISE CABOCHONS(16): 16 Assorted fine natural turquoise cabochons in different shapes. The largest cabochon measures 80mm and the smallest 15mm wide, with a total weight of 322 grams, and largest cabochon weighs 70 grams.

0109: FINE ASSORTED TURQUOISE CABOCHONS(16)Est. US$2,400-US$2,800Lot Passed

A BURL-WOOD BOWL WITH SILVER ADORNMENT, TIBET, 1800s: A BURL-WOOD BOWL WITH CURVING SIDES AND FLARING RIMS AND INTERIOR WITH SILVER ADORNMENT, TIBET, 1800s.

0110: A BURL-WOOD BOWL WITH SILVER ADORNMENT, TIBET, 1800sEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A BRASS OFFERING BOWL WITH COVER, TIBET, 1800s: A SMALL BRASS OFFERING BOWL WITH COVER, TIBET, 19th Century. In traditional Tibetan style and beaded foot rims. With patinated surface from age.

0111: A BRASS OFFERING BOWL WITH COVER, TIBET, 1800sEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF "GAJA LAKSHMI", ODISHA, 1700s: A BRONZE SEATED "GAJA LAKSHMI", Odisha(Modern day Orissa), India, 18th Century. Gaja Lakshmi is one of 8 forms of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth. H.18cm.

0112: A BRONZE FIGURE OF "GAJA LAKSHMI", ODISHA, 1700sEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF RADHA, INDIA, 1800s: A BRONZE FIGURE OF RADHA OFFERING BETEL LEAVE TO KRISHNA, India, early 19th Century. Radha is a Hindu goddess and consort of the God Krishna. Thick patination to the surface from age. H.16.5cm.

0113: A BRONZE FIGURE OF RADHA, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF GARUDA, INDIA, 1800s: A BRONZE FIGURE OF GARUDA, India, Early 19th Century. Garuda, in Hindu mythology is the bird and the vahana (mount) of the god Vishnu. In the ancient Rigveda texts, the sun is compared to Garuda the

0114: A BRONZE FIGURE OF GARUDA, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF LAKSHMI, INDIA, 1800s: A BRONZE FIGURE OF LAKSHMI, INDIA, late 19th Century. Very ornate face and hands. The figure is of typical form, surmounted on a lotus pedestal. Cast with bronze in lost-wax technique. Lakshmi is the

0115: A BRONZE FIGURE OF LAKSHMI, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF SHIVA, INDIA, 1800s: A BRONZE FIGURE OF SHIVA, India, late 19th Century. Very ornate and superbly cast face and features. The figure is of typical form, surmounted on a lotus pedestal. Cast with bronze in lost-wax

0116: A BRONZE FIGURE OF SHIVA, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF LAKSHMI, INDIA, 1800s: A BRONZE FIGURE OF LAKSHMI, INDIA, 19th Century. The figure is of typical form, surmounted on a lotus pedestal. Cast with bronze in lost-wax technique. With thick patination to the surface from age.

0117: A BRONZE FIGURE OF LAKSHMI, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, INDIA: A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA AS A YOUTH, INDIA, 20th Century. H.17.5cm.

0118: A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, INDIAEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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A BRONZE KENDI: A BRONZE KENDI, SOUTH INDIA, 19th Century. This specific form of Kendi is used as Hindu ritual ewer. It is held from the neck and the opening at the top is usually occupied with flowers or peacock

0119: A BRONZE KENDIEst. US$300-US$400

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A BRONZE VASE, INDIA, 19th CENTURY: ANANTIQU BRONZE VASE, MUGHAL INDIA, 19th CENTURY, H.15cm.

0120: A BRONZE VASE, INDIA, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

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