TWO BUDDHIST PORTABLE SHRINES (GA’U) Tibet, 19th-20th

Two partial Buddhist scriptures from Tibet, late 19th or early 20th century, executed in wood and paper, each having a set of carved wood covers, one having flowers and the other Sanskrit script, and

A Ghau amulet box or portable shrine, Tibet, 20th Century. With fine repoussé work depicting two Dragons, wrapped in hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. A Ghau is a traditional Tibetan portable sh

Tibet Bronze Goddess, Buddhist, eight arms, two turquoise beads, lotus blossom base, engraved bottom, 19th / 20th C, 8 3/4"h, 7", 4 1/2" w. [8] CONDITION: Very good, blue paint on back of head.

**First Time At Auction** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. Two Buddhist sacred items. A prayer wheel with a hammered sheet metal body and a wooden handle; the drum-like body has an attached c

Portable shrine. Tibet. Early 20th century. Repousse copper. Brocade mounts.

Large Thangka Depicting Buddhist Deities, Sino-Tibet, 19th/20th century, in nine circular mandalas, with Mahakala in the center surrounded with numerous Buddhist deities laid out in the radiating mult

Two Spanish Colonial shrines, late 19th/ early 20th C.: one painted red with carved image of Mary; one carved with figure of saint; both as found with multiple damages and loss, sold as found.

A GROUP OF FIVE SILVER CUPS AND CUP HOLDERS AND TWO WHITE METAL AND COPPER BUDDHIST SHRINES, GAO Tibet, 19th century Comprising: two silver foliate cup holders and covers; two different size wood tsam

Seven burl wood and silver teabowls and two gilt wood encased Buddhist scriptures, Tibet, 19/20th C. H.: 6 cm - Dia.: 12 cm (the largest cup)L.: 59 cm (the scriptures) ------ Please request condition

Two Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrines. Late 19th / Early 20th Century. Oval case opening to a gilt interior and carved wood deity Taller: 8 1/4" Shorter: 7 1/2"

An embroidered silk Thang-ka depicting an Arhat, Tibet, 19th/early 20th century, the Buddhist teacher depicted seated in a wooded landscape surrounded by devotees, the silk panel 57cm x 32.5cm &#35199

late 19th/ early 20th Century, containing a carved wooden figure of Buddha holding a peach, with glass (?) eyes, h. 8 in., and a later shrine, h. 23 in., Provenance: The Estate of the late Milton Gelf

ASIAN: Carved parcel gilt table shrine, Chinese, 19th/20th C., modeled as a dynastic era structure with two central doors guarded by Buddhistic lions opening to reveal empty interior, all over carving

Tibet; 19th- early 20th century. The first, a 19th century bronze priest's bell of domed circular form. The underside pounce decorated with Buddhist symbols. The clapper composed of silver hanger with

Shrine Banner called Scezak Tibet, circa 19th century 72 in x 29 in Textile brocade used for decorating a beautiful Buddhist Shrine in a home or in a monastery.

Two Carved Wood Zanpar, ritual torma tsampa molds, Tibet, 19th and early 20th c. "Tsampa" (barley meal and yak butter dough) was pressed into the appropriate images to produce ritual sacrificial offer

Buddhist Icon Thangka. Tibet. 20th century. Distemper on cloth. Image of Shakyamuni Buddha with two attendants. 25-1/2" x 19". Brocade mounts. For additional and high-resolution images, please copy an

A BLACKGROUND THANGKA DEPICTING MAHAKALA Tibet, 19th to early 20th century. Distemper and gold on cloth. The wrathful protector depicted with two arms, holding kapala and trident in his hands, stridin

East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning lacquered wood, brass, and gold washed household Buddhist shrine (Butsudan) containing an austere Dainichi-nyorai, the M

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th early 20th century CE. A two-headed drum, known as a damaru (damru), made from wood with stretched skin painted green and cords tied to the center that dangle loosel

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine cast-bronze ceremonial bell known as a dorje (vajra) that is replete with Buddhist symbolism. The handle finial represents half o

**Originally Listed At $300** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast-brass prayer box known as a gau (also ghau) that likely contains hand-written parchment prayer scrolls. The

**Originally Listed At $400** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine cast-bronze ceremonial bell known as a dorje (vajra) that is replete with Buddhist symbolism. The h

**Originally Listed At $125** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A necklace containing a tiny statue of the Buddha, visible through a round glass window in the front of the n