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The Mark Lissauer Collection — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:856
Sale Title:The Mark Lissauer CollectionLots with images:852
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:570
Date:31-May-2015
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A tantric gahu amulet box, copper with a gilded front, repousse skeleton dancer, phoenixes, snow lions, skulls, and Buddhas, incised mandala to verso, 7.5 cm x 6.3 cm
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A bronze stupa with crowning lotus bud at top, inside hollow, 20 cm high
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A finely worked Tibetan ceremonial bowl, with applied gilded leaves, skulls and clouds, coral and turquoise inlay, 10 cm high
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A Burmese bronze ointment vessel, pagoda form, with twist mechanism, 25 cm high
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A 19th century Thai spinning reel, wood carved with dragon stand, 45.7 cm high
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A Nepalese bronze ceremonial cup, centre containing two figures, 13.9 cm high
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A collection of assorted accessories, including needle case, pen case, opium scales, tweezers, brass box, human hair wig, purse, pendant, and an oven stay. The needle case, 13 cm long
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Two similar Nepalese wood carved Phurbas, largest, 25 cm high
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Three Tibetan hand Drums, including two Tang du drums, largest, 62 cm long
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Two Bhutanese hand woven Shawls, one with woven narrow stripes, the other a traditional embroidered motif, largest, 265 cm x, 83 cm fringes not measured
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A collection of copper items, including Tibetan copper canteen, ewer, coasters, cup, kettle, and water pot, largest, 33 cm high
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A Bhutanese throne cover, two appliqued felt phoenixes and eight auspicious symbols, red and green brocade trimmings, lined with dark blue cotton, 91 x 91 cm, occasional moth damage
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A Nepalese skull rosary, twenty three large carved bone skull beads, 60.5 cm long
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A Tibetan silver gahu amulet box, engraved foliate motif, with eight gilded auspicious symbols, copper back, suspension loops at sides, 20 cm high
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An elaborate Tibetan silver Bumpa, finely embossed with buddha scene to body, Yali head at base of spout, dragon head handle, and lotus bud finial, 25.5 cm high
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A Bhutanese painting, Tantric dancer, in costume with one hand holding a Phurba aloft, 61 x 45.5 cm
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A finely detailed silver & brass phurba, partly gilded, modelled as Mahakala holding dorje in one hand, lower end a Yali face with snake horns, 13 cm high
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A Tibetan rug, red ground, back border with three central motifs, 93 cm excluding tassles
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A Burmese gilt lacquered Kammavaca, consisting of fifteen gilt and red lacquered panels with raised script in Pali, 19th century, 52 cm long, 4 cm thick
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An unusual Tibetan wooden dowry box, applied repousse silver trimmings, top and sides mounted with Garuda and flames motif, interior decorated with painted mandala and inset with a coral and a turquoise, painting faded, 35.5 x, 22 x 20 cm
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An elaborate repousse copper mandala, Bhavacakra with animals of the zodiac, in centre, lion, cockerel and snake, aloft two lions, beneath two deer with ratna symbol and Yali head, border inset with turquoise jeweling, mounted copper rods, losses to some turquoises, 48 cm total width, 43 cm high
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Two large Tibetan Mahakala temple masks, both with five skull Crown and open mouth, largest, 22.5 cm high
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A lidded Tibetan copper food bowl, with engraved foliate motif, a jade plaque in centre of lid, four applied plaques on base and lid each with auspicious symbols, some jade, red coral and turquoise inlay, 14 x 22.5 cm
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A finely worked iron Kapala, a half Vajra finial, with niello scroll work and designs, 22.8 cm high
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A pair of Tibetan hair Decorations, silver mounted turquoises, a small turquoise to verso
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A string of fifty barrel shaped amber beads, 30 cm long
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A ceremonial wooden dagger, old painting, 28 cm
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A heavy copper Skullcap formed vessel, silver trimmings adorned with three silver skulls and crowned diety, standing on three copper skull feet, engraved script to one side 16.5x, 12.5 x 10 cm
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An old Tibetan Kapala skull cap, silver lined and edged, tiny silver skulls applied to outer edge, losses to applied skulls, 17 x, 12 x 6 cm
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A copper butter lamp, eight raised auspicious symbols on upper part, brass bands around top and centre, inlaid with two corals and two turquoises, 25.5 cm high
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An unusual large gahu amulet, partly gilded copper, with repousse dragons and auspicious symbols raised on lid, two corals and one larger turquoise on lower finial, suspension tube at top, silvered copper back with engraved visvajra and central wheel of life, 11 x 11 cm
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A large Tibetan iron Kapala, triangular base with repousse dragon and cloud motif, each corner a skull, domed lid with half vajra finial, 28 cm high
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A fine Tibetan silver and Honan jade ceremonial cup, red coral finial to lid, perched on lotus leaf shaped cylindrical stand, approx, 20 cm high
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Tibetan coral prayer beads and other coral necklace,
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Two dance masks, a Nepalese mask with fangs, the other a Tibetan mask with long life symbol to forehead, 35.5 cm x 35.5 cm
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A repousse silver plaque, depicting a Buddhist procession, fringed bottom, 41.9 cm x 15 cm
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A Nepalese oil lamp, the brass handle a krishna with myrobalan fruit in front of cobra hood of heads, loss to foot, 26 cm high
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Two wood carved figural Phurbas, stylized snake carved to both lower daggers, largest, 30 cm high
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Two Tibetan striking Irons, one inset with coral the other with turquoise, the largest, 14 cm wide
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A silvered copper mandala plaque, a dancing Bhavacakra, surrounded by raised garlands, reverse flat copper, 30 x 25 cm
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A round silver gahu amulet box, raised auspicious symbols around a glass centre, inside prayers on paper, 9 cm diameter
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Two Nepalese cymbals, one set bronze and housed in brocade cover, the other silvered metal cast with eight auspicious symbols, largest, 22 cm diameter
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A pair of Nepalese bronze bird oil lamps, 20 cm high
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A brass Penholder & inkwell, cast auspicious symbols to penholder, with chain to lid, raised cast Garuda either side of inkwell, 19 x 11.5 cm
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A bronze Yali head, open work casting, gilded nose and jaw, 16.5 cm long
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A Tibetan painted mandala, the wheel of life, with different deities influencing stages of life, a large bhavacakra holding mandala, 64.5 x 47 cm
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A Ladakhi ladies Vest accompanied by two matching caps, the vest embellished with red beads, turquoises, cowrie shells and amber cabochons, black cotton at back, 66 cm long, 30.5 cm across shoulders
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A Nepalese bronze Bodhisattva, vajra and bell in hands, seated on lotus pedestal, 44.5 cm high
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Two Tibetan Monks Collars and a felt ceremonial hanging, both collars in silk brocade, the largest, 93 cm x 93 cm
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A Newar tribe ceremonial Headgear, embossed copper, a small gahu amulet pendant at forehead, applied beadwork to Crown
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A Tibetan Lamas dance mask, open mouth and eyes, large triangular ears, bulging cheeks with outstretched tongue and applied horse hair
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A brass Khatvanga ceremonial staff, at top Trisula above 2 heads and one skull, in centre visvavajra with ceremonial scarf, at end a half vajra, 63.5 cm high
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A silver mirror, applied gilded ganesh to handle, 25.5 cm high
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A Nepalese birthing thangka,
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A Nepalese thangka of the Chakras,
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Two turquoise necklaces, one triple stranded with silver and coral beads and the other with silver pendant and amber beads, the latter, 55 cm round
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Three Tibetan silver saddle rings, two inset with coral cabochon and other with turquoise
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Six carved bone plaques, with various scenes
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A polychrome Tibetan/Nepalese musical instrument, old painting, a stylised figure head at top, curved arms at sides, 73.5 cm
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An elaborate silver mandala, Bhavacakra with animals of the zodiac around central flower with a large turquoise in centre, bordered by ten alternating corals and turquoises, silver back with suspension ring and a central Visvavajra symbol, 29 x 22 cm
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A Burmese tribal witch doctor's outfit, jacket, square head cover and magic square placed in front of diviner.
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Three wooden Printing Blocks, two Tibetan, the other a Nepalese prayer flag printing block, the largest, 33 cm x 5 cm
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Two Printing Blocks, one with carved mantra, the other with dancer scene, the largest, 19 cm x 15 cm
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A silver holy water vessel, repousse floral motif, eight cartouches with diety figures, 8.8 x 12.5 cm
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A Kashmiri embroidered long stitch leopard pelt, on black felt, 144.7 cm
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An elaborate Tibetan lady's head dress, a cloth Crown studded with large turquoises, upper and lower edge a central row of carnelian beads flanked by a row of brass beads, 66 cm total length
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An 18th century fine gilt bronze Tara, seated in padmasana, the hands in varada, 10 cm x 8.5 cm
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A 19th century Tibetan bronze Padmasambhava, seated on lotus throne, trident, bowl & dorje in hands, detachable mandorla
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A group of ceremonial items, including conical offering vessel, four piece ceremonial staff set, metal staff, oil lamp, three piece home altar set, vishvavajra and charm mould. The metal ceremonial staff, 33 cm long.
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A Grouping of three Tibetan hand forged iron Locks, all with keys, largest, 33 cm long
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A silver ceremonial Kapala set, triangular base, each corner a skull, domed lid with half-vajra top, applied skulls around bowl, 12.5 cm high
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A brass gahu amulet box, embossed with 'Om Mani Padme Hum' in centre, yali head at base, and eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, small hole, 13 x 10.5 cm
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A Nepalese hand knotted carpet, central bengal tiger motif with stylised phoenix and lotus flowers, 185.5 x 92.5 cm
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A Tibetan/Nepalese throne cover, with appliqued yellow felt vajra with ying-yang centre, in corners eternal knots, red cotton backing, 81 cm
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An embroidered brocade thangka, with red, yellow and blue brocade trimmings with fringes, 76 x 43 cm
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A Tibetan Bumpa shaped incense burner, silvered copper, auspicious symbols, three sconces for incense sticks, 21.5 cm high
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Three copper gahu amulet boxes, two embossed with mantra to front, the other containing old script, the largest, 12 cm x 10 cm
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Two Nepalese Teman tribe wood carved figures, the largest, 30 cm high
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A carved “Shanka” shell and Tibetan Monks shell necklace, the necklace, 63.5 cm total length.
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A Tibetan dance Apron and Nepalese dance mask, both with brocade trimmings, apron with central Mahakala, 94 cm long including fringe
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A painting of Sarasvati, patron of music, with her Sitar, and seated on her swan, 44.5 x 31.5 cm
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A Tibetan rug, geometric border, with central flower vase motif, 64 cm excluding tassles
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Five books Concerning Tibet,
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Three books Concerning Tibetan Art,
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Two Laotian embroidered shoulder cloths, the largest, 111.5 cm
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A Yao tribe stole, embroidered shrine, birds and figures, edged with red felt, 91.5 x 109 cm
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Three Yao tribe caps, each decorated with a pom pom to Crown
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A Yao tribe folk art Embroidery, depicting a menagerie of animals, with quilted edge, suspension loops added later, 155 cm x 143.5 cm
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Two 19th century Yao tribe ceremonial paintings, the largest 111.5 cm x 52 cm
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Two 19th century Yao tribe ceremonial paintings, the largest 106.5 cm x 43 cm
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Two 19th century Yao tribe ceremonial paintings, the largest 106.5 cm x 45.5 cm
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A 19th century Yao tribe Plaited rattan case containing porcelain cup, slight chip missing at edge, case, 11 cm high, cup, 11 cm across.
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A Yao tribe silver trinket box and comb, the latter measures, 12 cm wide
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A Thai Akha tribe silver necklace, a rosette pendant with two bells, 33 cm long
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A Laotian silver belt, floral motif, 220 grams silver
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A Tibetan silver lidded box, applied with gilded figures, four auspicious plaques to body and chased decoration all over, 10.5 cm high, 10.5 cm wide
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A Rahula figure, khatvanga and bow in hands, triangular base with row of skulls around edge, 15 cm high
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A 19th century Tibetan polychrome wooden ceremonial Bumpa, 18 cm high
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A Tibetan carpet runner, black background with three circular cream centres, Grecian key and floral border, fringes at one side, 87 cm
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A Tibetan sword with steel blade, multiple blood grooves, silver pommel and grip wound with plaited silver wire, a silver sheath, 74.5 cm total length
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