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 SATIN STITCH EMBROIDERY OF IMMORTALS, QING DYNASTY: A satin stitch embroidery depicting the immortals crossing the sea, late Qing, 19th/20th Century.Immortals crossing the sea on a carp amidst the crashing waves, a bird above holding prayer beads and

0145: A SATIN STITCH EMBROIDERY OF IMMORTALS, QING DYNASTYEst. US$1,600-US$1,800Lot Passed

A CIVIL RANK BADGE, CHINA, 19th CENTURY: A MANDARIN SQUARE KESI RANK BADGE, China, 19th Century. The rank badge depicts an egret which represents the 6th rank of the Chinese court's rank hierarchy. With the frame, measures 42.5cm x42.5cm.

0146: A CIVIL RANK BADGE, CHINA, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A CHINESE SILK FRAGMENT, 17TH CENTURY: A SILK FRAGMENT, CHINA, 17th Century. The fragment depicts two women on foo lions, each carrying a bottle gourd vase and a peach. Both the bottle gourd vase and the peach symbolize longevity. 100cm x

0147: A CHINESE SILK FRAGMENT, 17TH CENTURYEst. US$800-US$1,000Lot Passed

A CHINESE SILK ROBE, 19TH CENTURY: A Mandarin's surcoat, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th Century.The surcoat is worn over a robe by a Qing civil official. The rank badges on the front and back depicts the Mandarin duck of the seventh rank.

0148: A CHINESE SILK ROBE, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$1,800-US$2,000Lot Passed

A PAIR OF KESI, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY: A SUPERB PAIR OF KESI TEXTILES, JAPAN, 19TH Century. A pair of very fine Japanese(?) kesi, depicting musical instruments. Each textile measures: 130cm x 65cm.

0149: A PAIR OF KESI, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$1,600-US$1,800Lot Passed

A SILVER DAMASCENED IRON BOWL CASE, TIBET, 18th CENTURY: AN EARLY SILVER DAMASCENED IRON BOWL CASE WITH COVER, Tibet, 17th/18th Century. Decorated with gilded damascened silver "Shou" character on the top and bottom of the case and 3 around the sides along

0150: A SILVER DAMASCENED IRON BOWL CASE, TIBET, 18th CENTURYEst. US$1,600-US$1,800Lot Passed

A SNUFF BOTTLE, CHINA, 19th CENTURY: A snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, China, 19th Century or later. Coral mounted on silver stopper with red on yellow overlay Peking glass. With rich patina. Height--9cm.

0151: A SNUFF BOTTLE, CHINA, 19th CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

AN OVOID SHAPED "GHAU", TIBET 19th CENTURY: An antique Tibetan silver Ghau amulet box decorated with silver filigree and turquoise cabochons. A Ghau is a traditional Tibetan amulet box or a portable shrine encasing any holy objects or relics.

0152: AN OVOID SHAPED "GHAU", TIBET 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A small antique Tibetan silver Ghau amulet box decorated with silver filigree and turquoise cabochons. A Ghau is a traditional Tibetan amulet box or a portable shrine encasing any holy objects or

0153: A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A small Tibetan silver Ghau amulet box decorated with silver filigree and small turquoise cabochons. A Ghau is a traditional Tibetan amulet box or a portable shrine encasing any holy objects or

0154: A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE AND CORAL, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A small Tibetan silver Ghau amulet box decorated with silver filigree and small turquoise and coral cabochons. A Ghau is a traditional Tibetan amulet box or a portable shrine encasing any holy

0155: A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE AND CORAL, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: An antique Tibetan silver Ghau amulet box decorated with silver filigree and small turquoise cabochons and carnelian. A Ghau is a traditional Tibetan amulet box or a portable shrine encasing any holy

0156: A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A SILVER HAIR ORNAMENT, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: A SILVER HAIR ORNAMENT, Tibet, 19th Century. Decorated with small turquoise and coral cabochons, creating a central floral medallion. This would be worn on the head, right above the forehead.

0157: A SILVER HAIR ORNAMENT, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A GROUP OF 3 EARRINGS, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: (3) Assorted antique Tibetan silver earrings, 19th Century, with turquoise and coral.

0158: A GROUP OF 3 EARRINGS, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A MEN'S EARRING, TIBET, 19TH CENTURY: A Tibetan men's turquoise earring with the wooden case. The earring measure 15cm, and the wooden box 20cm.

0159: A MEN'S EARRING, TIBET, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$700-US$900Lot Passed

A MEN'S EARRING, TIBET, 19TH CENTURY: A Tibetan men's earring, 19th Century. With turquoise on gilded metal. Length--13.2cm.

0160: A MEN'S EARRING, TIBET, 19TH CENTURYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A GOLD INLAID RITUAL STAND, TIBET, 17TH CENTURY: A GOLD INLAID RITUAL STAND, Tibet, 17th Century. Superbly decorated with gold inlays on the iron legs of the tripod with fine crisp foliate designs. This stand would be used to place a ritual ewer by

0161: A GOLD INLAID RITUAL STAND, TIBET, 17TH CENTURYEst. US$3,500-US$4,000Lot Passed

A PAIR OF MANUSCRIPT COVERS, TIBET, 17TH CENTURY: A PAIR OF MANUSCRIPT COVERS, Tibet, 17th Century. Painted on wood in Sanskrit in Ranjana Script(Tib: Lentsa), on a key-fret ground, surrounded by a border of meandering five clawed imperial dragons.

0162: A PAIR OF MANUSCRIPT COVERS, TIBET, 17TH CENTURYEst. US$2,800-US$3,800Lot Passed

A RED LACQUERED MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 17th CENTURY: A RED LACQUERED AND GILT DECORATED MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, EARLY 17th Century. Carved in high relief, the cover depicts inscriptions in Sanskrit(Ranjana script), surrounded on four sides by

0163: A RED LACQUERED MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 17th CENTURYEst. US$3,400-US$3,800Lot Passed

A GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 16th CENTURY: A GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 16th CENTURY or earlier. Masterfully carved and gilt, the central section depicts incised florets within diamond shaped design, surrounded by scrolling foliate

0164: A GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER, TIBET, 16th CENTURYEst. US$3,500-US$4,500Lot Passed

A GOLD GILDED RED CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURY: A GOLD GILDED RED CHEST, Tibet, 17th Century. Painted in gold against red field, the central cartouche features a golden dragon. Surrounded by Sanskrit syllable. These chests were made through 15th

0165: A GOLD GILDED RED CHEST, TIBET, 17th CENTURYEst. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed

A COPPER EWER, INDIA, 19th CENTURY: A HINDU COPPER EWER, INDIA, 19th CENTURY. With S shaped spout and a ringed handle on top. The lid to the ewer is through the handle which is concealed by a cow figure. H.26cm.

0166: A COPPER EWER, INDIA, 19th CENTURYEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

A FLAMBÉ GLAZED "THREE RAMS" VASE, QING DYNASTY: A FLAMBÉ GLAZED "THREE RAMS" VASE, QING DYNASTY, CHINA, 19th CENTURY. The vase is of Hu form. At the base of the neck are three molded ram's heads. In the base is inscribed four character Yungzheng

0167: A FLAMBÉ GLAZED "THREE RAMS" VASE, QING DYNASTYEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

A LARGE SILVER LOCKET, INDIA, 1900s: A LARGE SILVER LOCKET, India, early 20th Century. With an embossed Hindu swastik in the center. In Hinduism the right facing Swastik symbolize "Surya" or sun, and prosperity and luck.

0168: A LARGE SILVER LOCKET, INDIA, 1900sEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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