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 BRONZE STUPA, TIBET, 14th CENTURY: A Bronze Stupa, Kadampa style, Tibet, 14th Century. The domed base rising from a double-lotus frieze with beaded rim and supporting the stepped harmika. Surmounted by a tapered parasol, canopy and

0121: A BRONZE STUPA, TIBET, 14th CENTURYEst. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

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A SAMYE DORJE, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A BRONZE DORJE, Tibet, 19th Century. The Dorje is in the style of Samye Dorje. Dorje or Vajra in Sanskrit is a symbolic Buddhist ritual instrument. The name Dorje in Tibetan is synonymous to diamond

0122: A SAMYE DORJE, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800

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A 9 PRONGED DORJE, 1800s: A UNIQUE BRONZE DORJE, Tibet, 19th Century. The Dorje is in the style of Samye Dorje, with 8 exterior prongs and one that goes through the center totaling to 9. It is decorated with 5 human faces in

0123: A 9 PRONGED DORJE, 1800sEst. US$1,500-US$1,800

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A RARE PHURBA, TIBET, 14TH/15TH CENTURY: An uncommon and very rare Phurba, Tibet, 14th/15th Century. 18.75cm x 4.5cm. Phurba or Kilaya is one of the most iconographic representations of divine symbolic attributes of Vajrayana.

0124: A RARE PHURBA, TIBET, 14TH/15TH CENTURYEst. US$8,000-US$10,000Lot Passed

AN IRON PHURBA, TIBET, 18th CENTURY OR EARLIER: A UNIQUE IRON PHURBA, Tibet, 18th century or earlier. A crowned Citipati at the finial surmounted by a head of a deity above a single chignon and Makara's head with serpents intertwined on the blade.

0125: AN IRON PHURBA, TIBET, 18th CENTURY OR EARLIEREst. US$2,400-US$2,800Lot Passed

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A BRONZE RITUAL BELL "DRILBU", TIBET, 1800s: A BRONZE RITUAL BELL "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghanta", Early 19th Century. Cast with a band of Vajras around the lip and a row of tassels and lotus petals to the dome. The interior

0126: A BRONZE RITUAL BELL "DRILBU", TIBET, 1800sEst. US$1,200-US$1,400

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A YELLOW BRONZE RITUAL BELL, "DRILBU", TIBET, 1900s: AN OLD BRONZE RITUAL BELL "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghanta", Early 20th Century. Cast with a band of Vajras around the lip and adorned with beaded jewel garlands and lotus petals to

0127: A YELLOW BRONZE RITUAL BELL, "DRILBU", TIBET, 1900sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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AN OLD BRONZE RITUAL BELL, "DRILBU", TIBET, 1800s: AN OLD BRONZE RITUAL BELL "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghanta", 19th Century. Cast with a band of Vajras around the lip and adorned with beaded jewel garlands and lotus petals to the

0128: AN OLD BRONZE RITUAL BELL, "DRILBU", TIBET, 1800sEst. US$700-US$900

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE 24th TIRTHANKARA, 14TH CENTURY: A RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF MAHAVIR, The 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Western India, 14th/15th Century. Seated crossed legged on Visvapadmasana, the double lotus throne and surmounted upon a double

0129: A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE 24th TIRTHANKARA, 14TH CENTURYEst. US$8,000-US$10,000Lot 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.

0130: A BRONZE FIGURE OF "GAJA LAKSHMI", ODISHA, 1700sEst. US$1,200-US$1,400Lot 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.

0131: A BRONZE FIGURE OF RADHA, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$600-US$800Lot 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

0132: A BRONZE FIGURE OF GARUDA, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$600-US$800Lot 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

0133: 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

0134: 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.

0135: A BRONZE FIGURE OF LAKSHMI, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, INDIA, 1800s: A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA AS A YOUTH, INDIA, Late 19th Century. H.17.5cm.

0136: A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, INDIA, 1800sEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A CEREMONIAL BANNER, LAOS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY: A CEREMONIAL BANNER, with warp face back technique. Laos, Early 20th century. 160cm x 40cm.

0137: A CEREMONIAL BANNER, LAOS, EARLY 20TH CENTURYEst. US$800-US$900Lot Passed

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A LARGE DAMASK SILK & BROCADE APPLIQUÉ, TIBET, 19TH C.: A large rare damask silk and brocade appliqué depicting the disembodied face of the mythical creature of the skies, Chibar or Kirtimukha(Sanskrit), Tibet, Early 19th Century. Used as a decoration

0138: A LARGE DAMASK SILK & BROCADE APPLIQUÉ, TIBET, 19TH C.Est. US$4,000-US$5,000

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7 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGS: A GROUP OF 7 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGS, China, 20th Century or earlier. The largest one measures 7.75cm and the smallest 3.75cm.

0139: 7 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGSEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

8 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGS: A GROUP OF 8 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGS, China, 20th Century or earlier. The largest one measures 5cm and the smallest 3.5cm.

0140: 8 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGSEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

5 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGS: A GROUP OF 7 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGS, China, 20th Century or earlier. The largest one measures 7.5cm and the smallest 4.5cm.

0141: 5 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGSEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

7 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGS: A GROUP OF 7 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGS, China, 20th Century or earlier. The largest one measures 5.75cm and the smallest 5cm.

0142: 7 ASSORTED JADE CARVINGSEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

A GROUP OF 7 MISCELLANEOUS ARTIFACTS: A GROUP OF 7 ARTIFACTS FROM THE SILK ROUTE. Including a large amulet believed to be Thogchag.

0143: A GROUP OF 7 MISCELLANEOUS ARTIFACTSEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

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.

0144: FINE ASSORTED TURQUOISE CABOCHONS(16)Est. US$2,400-US$2,800Lot Passed

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