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 "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, 1900s: A "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, Late 19th/early 20th Century. 60cm x 38cm.

0097: A "GYABNYE" CUSHION RUG, TIBET, 1900sEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A CORAL MALA WITH 108 BEADS, 151.5 Gr: A CORAL ROSARY with 108 Beads. Designed as a Buddhist Rosary, with 108 graduated drum-shaped coral beads interspersed with 3 antique turquoise beads and a resin amber guru bead. The rosary weighs a

0098: A CORAL MALA WITH 108 BEADS, 151.5 GrEst. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

A LARGE STRAND OF ANTIQUE AMBER, 303 Gr: A LARGE STRAND OF ANTIQUE AMBER, early 20th century. With signs of wear from age and use. Amber beads of this size and color is not only valuable but also very rare. In perfect form with no flaws,

0099: A LARGE STRAND OF ANTIQUE AMBER, 303 GrEst. US$30,000-US$40,000Lot Passed

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A LARGE CORAL NECKLACE, 311 GRAMS: A large red coral necklace, with a total weight of 311 grams. The necklace is strung in traditional Tibetan style, with total of 80 graduated coral beads interspersed with 7 large phenolic amber

0100: A LARGE CORAL NECKLACE, 311 GRAMSEst. US$12,000-US$14,000

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DOUBLE STRANDED CORAL NECKLACE, 227.5 GRAMS: A double stranded coral necklace with antique dark faceted coral beads. With a total weight of 227.5 grams. the necklace measures 26.75" in length.

0101: DOUBLE STRANDED CORAL NECKLACE, 227.5 GRAMSEst. US$8,000-US$10,000Lot Passed

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A MOMO CORAL NECKLACE, 134.5 GRAMS: A momo coral necklace with graduated coral beads and silver clasp. With a total weight of 134.5 grams and measures 54cm in length.

0102: A MOMO CORAL NECKLACE, 134.5 GRAMSEst. US$6,000-US$8,000

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A STRAND OF AMBER & AGATE BEADS, 445 GRAMS: A strand of antique amber and large Suleimani agate beads, Afganistan, 445 grams. A strand of 16 large antique Afghan amber and 25 large Suleimani agate beads, with a total weight of 445 grams. The

0103: A STRAND OF AMBER & AGATE BEADS, 445 GRAMSEst. US$4,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

3 STRANDS OF ANTIQUE GLASS BEADS, INDIA: 3 STRANDS OF ANTIQUE GLASS BEADS, INDIA. Total weight of 138grams.

0104: 3 STRANDS OF ANTIQUE GLASS BEADS, INDIAEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

AN ANCIENT CARNELIAN NAGA MALA, NAGALAND, 19th CENTURY: AN ANCIENT CARNELIAN NAGA MALA, Nagaland, Eastern India, 19th Century. Designed as a necklace with 33 ancient carnelian beads interspersed with 18 Naga trumpet beads. With total weight of 401 grams.

0105: AN ANCIENT CARNELIAN NAGA MALA, NAGALAND, 19th CENTURYEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

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A KONYAK TRIBE HEAD ORNAMENT, NAGALAND, 19th CENTURY: A KONYAK TRIBE HEAD ORNAMENT, Nagaland, 19th century. A colorful head ornament made of small glass beads that is worn on head and the style is distinct to the Konyak tribe of Nagaland. 25cm. The

0106: A KONYAK TRIBE HEAD ORNAMENT, NAGALAND, 19th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$700

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A LARGE NAGA MALA, NAGALAND, 19th CENTURY: A LARGE NAGA MALA, NAGALAND, 19th CENTURY. Beautifully designed as a necklace with multiple strands and thousands of small glass beads intertwined by leather chords. With total weight of 858 grams.

0107: A LARGE NAGA MALA, NAGALAND, 19th CENTURYEst. US$800-US$900Lot Passed

A NAGA MALA WITH SHELL CLASP, NAGALAND, 20th CENTURY: A NAGA MALA WITH LARGE ROUND SHELL CLASP, NAGALAND, 20th CENTURY. 35cm.

0108: A NAGA MALA WITH SHELL CLASP, NAGALAND, 20th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A "DPA'DAM" SWORD, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A beautifully patinated Tibetan "dpa'dam" sword, 19th Century. The dpa'dam, pronounced as "pa dam" is the traditional sword or the sidearm of a Tibetan warrior. This dpa'dam is nicely decorated with

0109: A "DPA'DAM" SWORD, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

A PAIR OF "DPA'DAM" SWORDS, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A pair of fine patinated Tibetan "dpa'dam" swords, 19th Century. The dpa'dam, pronounced as "pa dam" is the traditional sword or the sidearm of a Tibetan warrior. This pair of dpa'dam is nicely

0110: A PAIR OF "DPA'DAM" SWORDS, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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

0111: A GOLD GILDED DRAGON CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURYEst. US$8,000-US$12,000Lot Passed

A LARGE GROUP OF DZI BEADS AND VARIOUS OTHER BEADS: A huge grouping of Dzi beads and various other beads. The grouping includes total of over 140 beads, consisting of few fine quality Dzi beads, many modern Dzi beads, various agate beads and a large

0112: A LARGE GROUP OF DZI BEADS AND VARIOUS OTHER BEADSEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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A LARGE THOGCHAG DEPICTING GARUDA, PRE 8th CENTURY: A Superb ancient Thogchag amulet depicting the Garuda, Tibet, 200BC-800AD. Thog Chag: Meteoric iron(Tibetan:“ཐོག་ལྕགས་”) or

0113: A LARGE THOGCHAG DEPICTING GARUDA, PRE 8th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800

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A LARGE THOGCHAG DEPICTING VAJRA, PRE 8th CENTURY: An Ancient Thogchag amulet depicting a Vajra; Dorje, Tibet, Pre-8th Century. Thog Chag: Meteoric iron(Tibetan:“ཐོག་ལྕགས་”) or

0114: A LARGE THOGCHAG DEPICTING VAJRA, PRE 8th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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A LARGE THOGCHAG DEPICTING VAJRAPANI, PRE 8TH CENTURY: A Superb ancient Thogchag amulet depicting the Vajrapani, Tibet, 200BC-800AD. Thog Chag: Meteoric iron(Tibetan:“ཐོག་ལྕགས་”) or

0115: A LARGE THOGCHAG DEPICTING VAJRAPANI, PRE 8TH CENTURYEst. US$800-US$1,000

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A THOGCHAG DEPICTING VAJRA, PRE 8TH CENTURY: An Ancient Thogchag amulet depicting a Vajra; Dorje, Tibet, Pre-8th Century. Thog Chag: Meteoric iron(Tibetan:“ཐོག་ལྕགས་”) or

0116: A THOGCHAG DEPICTING VAJRA, PRE 8TH CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

AN UNDER-SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A LOOSE 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

0117: AN UNDER-SADDLE RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. US$1,400-US$1,600Lot Passed

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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.

0118: A BURL-WOOD BOWL WITH SILVER ADORNMENT, TIBET, 1800sEst. US$300-US$400

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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.

0119: A BRASS OFFERING BOWL WITH COVER, TIBET, 1800sEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A SUPERB BRONZE "DRILBU", TIBET, EARLY 18TH CENTURY.: A SUPERB BRONZE "DRILBU" or "GHANTA", Tibet, early 18th century. Cast with a band of Vajras around the lip and a row of tassels and lotus petals to the dome interspersed with faces of Kirtimukha. The

0120: A SUPERB BRONZE "DRILBU", TIBET, EARLY 18TH CENTURY.Est. US$3,000-US$3,500Lot Passed

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