ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS

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

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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

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A "KANGLING" BONE TRUMPET, TIBET: An antique "Kangling" bone trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century. Made with copper and bone, with turquoise and coral cabochons. With intricate detailed carvings on the bone. 35cm.

0049: A "KANGLING" BONE TRUMPET, TIBETEst. US$400-US$600

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AN EXQUISITE DRAGON KHADEN, TIBET, 1900s.: A superb Tibetan dragon "Khaden" rug, late 19th/Early 20th century. The rug depicts a pair of dragons skillfully drawn on an ivory ground surrounded by beautiful lotuses and auspicious symbols. The

0050: AN EXQUISITE DRAGON KHADEN, TIBET, 1900s.Est. US$4,000-US$6,000

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A FLORAL "SHUDEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A VERY FINE 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

0051: A FLORAL "SHUDEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$1,600-US$1,800Lot Passed

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AN UPPER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: An upper saddle rug, Tibet, early 20th Century. Centered with a floral medallion on red ground and surrounded by stylized border with various scholarly motifs. Natural dyes, wool weft, wool warp. 94

0052: AN UPPER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$600-US$800

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$A SQUARE SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A square sitting rug, \"Shu den\", Tibet, 1920s. The rug depicts beautifully drawn lotuses and vines on a rich red ground. 66.25cm x 57.5cm. Full pile.$

0053: A SQUARE SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$600-US$800

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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

0054: A 'SHUDEN' SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000

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A RED "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1900s: A RED KHADEN RUG, Tibet, 1900. Decorated with coin medallions over desirable red field with nice abrash, making it a wonderful piece. This rug is an early example of Tibetan rugs dating back from

0055: A RED "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1900sEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

A RARE LARGE AREA RUG, TIBET, 1920s.: A very rare large area rug or a "Sabden", Tibet, 1920s. The large rug depicts the traditional Tibetan design of "Pema Chakdro", meaning Lotuses in iron lockets. Lotus is one of the most essential

0056: A RARE LARGE AREA RUG, TIBET, 1920s.Est. US$8,000-US$10,000Lot Passed

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A RARE PAIR OF KHADEN RUGS, TIBET, 1920s: A rare pair of Tibetan ceremonial "Khaden" rugs, South Tibet, early 20th Century. Each rug is decorated with pairs of dragons and phoenixes on black ground. With perfectly complimenting lotuses,

0057: A RARE PAIR OF KHADEN RUGS, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$4,500-US$6,500

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A SET OF 3 "GYABNYE" RUGS, TIBET, 1920s: A set of 3 "Gyabnye" or cushion rugs, Tibet, Early 20th Century. The center one depicts an inner floral border on blue ground and center jewel motifs with auspicious scarves. the other two depicts

0058: A SET OF 3 "GYABNYE" RUGS, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$2,000-US$2,500Lot 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.

0059: A RED SQUARE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$1,000-US$1,200Lot Passed

A RARE TIGER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A rare tiger saddle rug, Tibet, Early 20th Century. A beautiful and rare lower saddle rug depicting a pair of Indian tigers on dark blue ground, surrounded by a wide border depicting group of dragons

0060: A RARE TIGER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$2,000-US$2,500Lot Passed

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AN EXCEPTIONAL UNDER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A superb under saddle rug, Tibet, 1920s. The saddle rug is beautifully decorated with a pair of very well drawn snow-lions accompanied by gold fish, lotuses and frog prints on black field all within

0061: AN EXCEPTIONAL UNDER SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$3,500-US$4,500

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A SET OF SADDLE RUGS, TIBET, 1920s: A set of saddle rugs, Southern Tibet, 1920s. The saddle rugs are decorated with robust earthly colors and both the upper and lower saddle rugs presents a pair of bats among flowering branches on

0062: A SET OF SADDLE RUGS, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed

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A DRAGON KHADEN, TIBET, 1920s: A classic dragon "Khaden", Southern Tibet, 1920s. Decorated with two fierce dragons in flight with a flaming pearl on orange ground. Surrounded by a vibrantly colored ocean waves border. 160cm x 86cm.

0063: A DRAGON KHADEN, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$1,200-US$1,400

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A "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A "Khaden" sleeping rug, Southern Tibet, Early 20th Century. The khaden is decorated in traditional Tibetan style, with three central medallions on rich maroon field and surrounded by a key-fret

0064: A "KHADEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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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.

0065: A FLORAL UNDER-SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000

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A SUPERB DRAGON "SHU DEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A superb dragon "Shu Den", sitting rug, Southern Tibet, 1920s. The rug depicts a skillfully drawn dragon meandering through clouds on black ground. 80cm x 57.5cm.

0066: A SUPERB DRAGON "SHU DEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$1,800-US$2,000Lot Passed

AN ORANGE FLORAL RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A Tibetan floral "Shu Den" rug, early 20th Century. With 9 flowers on rich orange ground and cloud and wave border. Natural dyes, wool weft, wool warp. 71 cm x 56 cm.

0067: AN ORANGE FLORAL RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

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A FLORAL KHADEN RUG, TIBET, 1910s.: A Floral "Khaden" rug, Tibet, Early 20th century. A field of flowers on black ground with stylized geometric borders. Natural dyes, wool weft, wool warp. 153 cm x 88 cm.

0068: A FLORAL KHADEN RUG, TIBET, 1910s.Est. US$600-US$800

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A RARE PICTORIAL RUG, TIBET, 1900s.: A rare Tibetan pictorial rug, Shigatse, Southern Tibet, circa 1900s. Beautifully decorated with male and female deers that symbolizes harmony and roses and the stems emerging from the water. A true

0069: A RARE PICTORIAL RUG, TIBET, 1900s.Est. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed

A BAOTOU SADDLE RUG, 1900s: A Baotou saddle rug, Inner Mongolia, 1900s. 127.5cm x 55cm.

0070: A BAOTOU SADDLE RUG, 1900sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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A NINGXIA SADDLE RUG, 1900s: A fine Ningxia Saddle rug, Early 20th Century. With floral medallions on both sides complimented with clouds and waves on two ends, and geometric flower border. Natural dye, 125cm x 52.5cm.

0071: A NINGXIA SADDLE RUG, 1900sEst. US$600-US$800

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A BAOTOU UPPER SADDLE RUG, 19TH CENTURY: A Baotou upper saddle rug, late 19th Century. 53cm x 69cm.

0072: A BAOTOU UPPER SADDLE RUG, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600

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