ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS

A SUPERB DRAGON "SHU DEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s

Done

Boston, MA, United States

Auction Details

ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS

Imperial Asian Arts

This sale consists of works of arts from every aspect of life from Tibet and its spheres of influence. This fall we are excited to present a wide selection of artifacts ranging from Himalayan jewels and adornments, a large collection of rare Tibetan rugs, tribal and primitive arts, wooden and metal works of arts from the Himalayas, Chinese silk textiles and various Asian antiques and collectibles. This sale offers opportunities to all collectors and dealers of Asian arts. www.imperialasianarts.com

Search:

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

AN OLD PRAYER WHEEL, TIBET: A silver prayer wheel, "Tibetan: Mani khorlo", Tibet, 19th/20th Century. Finely decorated with detailed repoussé work and a carved finial. Length: 30cm. Private New York collection.

0025: AN OLD PRAYER WHEEL, TIBETEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

0026: AN OLD PRAYER WHEEL, TIBETEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

Sold

A CONCH SHELL, TIBET, 1800s: A VERY OLD CONCH SHELL, TIBET/MONGOLIA, Early 19th Century. With milky caramel colored tone. Darkened spots and holes formed due to age. With signs of wear and some sort of illegible

0027: A CONCH SHELL, TIBET, 1800sEst. US$600-US$800

See Sold Price

A MONK'S CAP EWER/JUG, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A BRASS MONK'S CAP EWER, Tibet, 19th Century or earlier. 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,

0028: A MONK'S CAP EWER/JUG, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Sold

A LARGE BRONZE EWER, TIBET, 1800s: A traditional bronze ewer, Tibet, Early 19th Century. A round body with floral carved finials. A ewer as such would be used during occasions by aristocratic and affluent families. There is good

0029: A LARGE BRONZE EWER, TIBET, 1800sEst. US$1,600-US$1,800

See Sold Price

Sold

A GOLD INLAID DOOR HANDLE, TIBET, 18TH CENTURY: A superb door fitting with ring handle, Eastern Tibet, 18th Century. Made with iron damascened with gold. Used for the main entrance of a temple or an aristocratic home. Very richly decorated with a

0030: A GOLD INLAID DOOR HANDLE, TIBET, 18TH CENTURYEst. US$1,800-US$2,000

See Sold Price

A BRASS REPOUSSÉ SUKUNDA LAMP, NEPAL, 19TH CENTURY: A BRASS REPOUSSÉ SUKUNDA LAMP, NEPAL, 19th Century. A Sukunda is highly decorate ritual vessel used among Hindus and Buddhists alike in the Newari culture. It is an oil lamp that is lit at the

0031: A BRASS REPOUSSÉ SUKUNDA LAMP, NEPAL, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$800-US$900Lot Passed

A COPPER BUTTER WARMER, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A NOMADIC 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

0032: A COPPER BUTTER WARMER, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

A SILVERED MONK'S CAP EWER, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A Small Monks Cap Ewer, Tibet, 19th Century or earlier. A fine Tibetan ewer made of hand beaten copper and finished with a silver finish. A small ewer of this kind would be used to serve wine. With

0033: A SILVERED MONK'S CAP EWER, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Sold

A TIGER MEDITATION RUG, TIBET, LATE 19TH CENTURY: A LAMA'S MEDITATION RUG, TIBET, late 19th Century. Decorated with a central medallion on light brown tiger stripped field. 80cm x 70cm.

0034: A TIGER MEDITATION RUG, TIBET, LATE 19TH CENTURYEst. US$2,800-US$3,200

See Sold Price

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

0035: A RARE ZAMBHALA "KO GAM" CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURYEst. US$4,500-US$5,500Lot Passed

Sold

AN IMPERIAL "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A superb Tibetan imperial rug, early 20th century. The rug is a Tibetan rendition of a Ming textile, depicting a large Ming styled dragon and a phoenix surrounded by stylized clouds on royal yellow

0036: AN IMPERIAL "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$6,000-US$8,000

See Sold Price

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

0037: 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

0038: A FINE SILVER CEREMONIAL EWER, TIBET, 1700sEst. US$1,600-US$1,800Lot Passed

A COPPER RITUAL EWER SET, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A COPPER RITUAL EWER SET, Tibet, 19th century or earlier. The ewer is used to hold oil and other flammable fluids that are used during "Jinsek" fire ritual. The stand to hold the ewer and the ladle

0039: A COPPER RITUAL EWER SET, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$1,600-US$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

0040: A COPPER & SILVER INKPOT, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$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

0041: A RARE EARTHENWARE EWER, TIBET, 18th CENTURY OR EARLIEREst. US$1,600-US$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

0042: A CYMBAL CASE, TIBET, 16th CENTURYEst. US$4,000-US$4,500Lot Passed

A PAIR OF FINE SILVER EWERS, TIBET: A PAIR OF SILVER EWERS WITH VERY FINE REPOUSSÉ WORK, TIBET, 20th Century. With the spouts emerging from the dragon's mouth and foliate finial, decorated with auspicious symbols on a floral and

0043: A PAIR OF FINE SILVER EWERS, TIBETEst. US$3,500-US$4,500Lot Passed

A LOT OF TWO VINTAGE SILVER GHAU, TIBET: A lot of 2 vintage silver Ghau, Tibet, Mid 20th century. A Tibetan ghau - carrying shrine or portable shrine, made of silver and with intricate repousse work comprising of the 8 lucky symbols ,

0044: A LOT OF TWO VINTAGE SILVER GHAU, TIBETEst. US$1,400-US$1,800Lot Passed

0045: AN OLD PRAYER WHEEL, TIBETEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A SILVER "TRAKYAG", TIBET, 1900s: A fine silver offering cup stand and cover, Tibet, late 19th/early 20th Century.

0046: A SILVER "TRAKYAG", TIBET, 1900sEst. US$1,600-US$1,800Lot Passed

A "DPA'DAM" DAGGER, TIBET: A "DPA'DAM" DAGGER/SWORD, TIBET, 20th Century. Length.35cm.

0047: A "DPA'DAM" DAGGER, TIBETEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Sold

A "KANGLING" BONE TRUMPET, TIBET: An antique "Kangling" bone trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century. Made with silver and bone, with turquoise and coral cabochons. 35cm.

0048: A "KANGLING" BONE TRUMPET, TIBETEst. US$600-US$800

See Sold Price

View:

Auction Details

Imperial Asian Arts

Boston, MA, United States78 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

US$0US$50

US$1,000US$100

US$2,000US$250

US$5,000US$500

US$10,000US$1,000

US$30,000US$2,500

US$50,000US$5,000

Buyer's Premium

28% up to US$50,000.00
18% above US$50,000.00

Terms & Conditions

The properties offered and sold through The Imperial Asian Arts auctions shall be offered and sold pursuant to the terms and conditions set below. This Agreement constitutes the statement of terms and conditions in accordance to which all property is offered for Sale. By bidding at the auction by internet bidding or any other means, the buyer of the property agrees to be bound by this Agreement. All Property Sold As Is, Where is, with all faults. Neither The Imperial Asian Arts Auctions nor any consignor makes any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied with respect to the Property or the correctness of the catalogue or any other description of the property. In no event shall The Imperial Gallery or Imperial Asian Arts or the consignor be responsible for the correctness of the description. All measurements are estimates. All statements contained in the catalog or in the lot descriptions are qualified statements of opinion and not representations of warranties. Buyers bidding signifies that the buyer has examined the property as fully as desired or chosen not to examine the property and is aware of the condition of the property as is. If a lot offered is subject to a reserve, we may implement such reserve by bidding in behalf of the consigner in response to other bidders until reaching the reserve. All sales are FINAL.