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Asian Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:467
Sale Title:Asian ArtLots with images:467
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:222
Date:8-Oct-2018
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A Tibetan bronze figure of Vajrapasa 19th century, the wrathful Vajrapasa (gate-keeper of the Lokanatha Mandala) with flame-enveloped head, stepping to the left, wearing the flayed skin of a deer, holding a vajra and diamond noose in his hands, with remnant puja kumkum powder to various parts, 17 cm high with tenure, 19 cm high with base
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A small Tibetan bronze figure of Milarepa 19th century, depicted clothed in a simple robe, seated with one hand on his knee, the other cupping his chin, 4 cm high
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A Nepalese repousse bronze Bhairava figure 16th-17th century, the wrathful figure depicted standing with legs bowed on a plinth of skulls, wearing a skull garland and belt, 9 cm high
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A Nepalese brass Shaivite Armlet 18th/19th century cast with Shiva and other deities, worn by a Hindu priest, 9 cm high, 9 cm wide. With stand 12 cm high, 10 cm wide
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A Nepalese bronze medallion or plaque of Vishnu and Garuda 9th century, the lobed medallion depicting the four-armed Vishnu seated in padmasana riding Garuda with outstretched wings, the figures flanked by lotus flowers, 4.5 cm high, 4.5 cm wide.
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A Nepalese repousse copper plaque of Amoghapasa 15th century, depicting the eight armed deity standing in tribhangasana on a lotus base, holding various attributes, within a flame mandorla, the plaque 10 cm high, 8 cm wide.
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A Nepalese Newari gilt copper Sukunda lamp 16th century, the lamp in fluted lota shape, with a makara form handle, with a four-armed Ganesh above the oil leaf supported by an attendant, 22 cm high.
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A Nepalese bronze Stupa 16th century, the stupa dome resting on a double lotus base, finished with a square harmika and multi-tiered parasol-form chattravali with lotus bud finial, 13.5 cm high, 8 cm diameter
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A Tibetan ritual bell and Dorje (Vajra and Ghanta) 16th/17th century, the bell with a vajra terminal, above a deitiy's face, and a matching bronze dorje. Together with a woven natural fiber protective case for the bell, the bell, 18.4 cm high, the dorje 12.7 cm long.
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A Tibetan copper Gao box 18th century, of arched form, engraved to the front with 'Om' in archaic Ranja script, 7 cm high
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A rare Tibetan bronze Tsa-Tsa mould of Dharmapala 18th/19th century, depicting the deity holding a sword, within a flame mandorla, on a lotus base, 5.6 cm high
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A south Indian copper gilt mask of Radha or Sita 16th /17th century, the repousse copper head in the round, with remnant fire gilding. Together with a later black metal stand, the head 14 cm high, 17 cm wide
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An Eastern Indian bronze figural Matrika group 10th/11th century, the bronze group depicting the three Matrikas seated in a row: Brahmi, Kumari and Vaishnavi, flanked by Kubera and Ganesh, on a stepped footed base, 10 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from Alan Myren, Zen gallery, Adelaide. Other Notes: an almost identical group is in the British Museum.
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A Nepalese copper repousse Shiva Mohra mask 17th century a copper mask for placing on the deity for transporting during festivals, the face with three eyes and and a five-pointed Crown, 14 cm high.
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A Central Asian terracotta Votive tablet of a water deity circa 5th century, the pressed round terracotta tablet with a relief image of an anthropomorphic deity, part winged dragon, part human, 6.5 cm diameter
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A Burmese Votive tablet of Buddha at Bodhgaya 11th/12th century, of moulded terracotta, depicting the Buddha seated at Bodhgaya surrounded by stupas, 18 cm high, 12 cm wide, 7 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, late 1980's.
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A Burmese terracotta Votive plaque 11th/12th century, the moulded plaque depicting a crowned Buddha seated in the Mahabodhi temple, surrounded by scenes from the Buddha's life, 11.5 cm high, 8 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1989.
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A Nepalese black stone sculpture of Vishnu with Lakshmi 8th/9th century, depicting Vishnu dancing with Lakshmi, with Garuda kneeling to one side, the figures surrounded by a flame mandorla, of black stone worn through centuries of pujas. With later wooden fitted stand, 23 cm high including stone tenon, 13 cm wide, with stand 26 cm high
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A north Indian terracotta Devotee figure Kushan Dynasty, circa 1ST century, the fragmentary figure wearing a flower garland with hands clasped together praying, 9.5 cm high, with stand 13.5 cm high
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A pair of Tibetan Citipati skull dance masks 19th century, the masks of beautifuly carved and painted wood, depicting the Citipati, male and female lords of the charnel grounds, 26 cm high, 20 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in Kathmandu, 1976.
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A group of six Nepalese Shamanic Tamang wooden masks 19th/20th century each carved from wood with different faces and in different styles, some with natural fibres attached to depict hair, largest 29 cm high, 17 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased in London, 1983
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A Tibetan Phurba together with two Nepalese drum handles 18th/19th century, the black wooden phurba (kila) with a three-faced finial and entwined serpents on the blade's three surfaces. Together with two carved Tamang shaman's phurba-form drum handles, the Tibetan phurba 26 cm long, the larger drum handle 43 cm long and the smaller 33.4 cm long. Provenance: The two drum handles purchased in Kathmandu in 1973, the phurba purchased in Kathmandu in 1979.
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A Tibetan wooden ritual dough mould (Zan Par) 19th century carved both sides with moulds of dancing tantric figures and symbols, 9 cm high x 14.5 cm wide
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A Tibetan ladies belt 19th/Early 20th century, the belt of woven fibre covred with multicoloured rainbow-like material, with silver and brass repousse end panels, and a leather and brass buckle, 72 cm length
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A Tibetan short sword with silver repousse Hilt and scabbard 19th century, the repousse decoration depicting animals including snow lion, deer, dragon and phoenix amongst scrolling foliage, the blade of tempered steel, sword 39 cm long, together with scabbard, 40 cm long.
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Five Indonesian ivory Madura Gaya Kembang kris Handles* 18th/19th century, the kris handles carved intricately in a floral style with a Royal horse, tallest 9 cm, with stand 13 cm
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Five Pages from an Indian manuscript Udaipur, 18th century each depicting various scenes with nobles and Rajput warriors, largest 21 cm high, 21 cm wide
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Two Indian Vaishnav miniatures Deccan, 18th century one depicting Vishnu with Garuda carrying his throne, the other depicting a ruler receiving darshan from a Vaishnav saint seated on a tiger skin, each page 10 cm high, 9 cm wide.
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An Indian Kulu drawing of the Destruction of Ravana late 18th century, depicting Rama and Lakshman observing the defeat of the Ravana and his demons, with Sita imprisoned in her pavillion in Lanka. Executed in black ink on thin paper. Framed, 23 cm high, 31 cm wide.
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A page from a central Indian Ragamala mid 18th century, depicting Radha in her chamber preparing for a meeting with her Beloved, Krishna, who is waiting outside, below a panel of text, 28.5 cm high, 21.5 cm wide.
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A north Indian Mughal miniature of a Yogi with a Devotee 18th century, depicting a yogi seated on a tiger skin before a forest shrine, giving audience to a young Prince, painted on paper in the Mughal style, Delhi school. On the reverse is an engraving of St John the Evangelist, with the legend 'Wm Reich exec., december 27'. Framed, 24 cm high, 17 cm wide.
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Three Indian Folios from a Jain Kalpasutra manuscript 15th century, the folios decorated with paint and ink on paper, with images and Prakrit text in Jain Nagari script, probably from Gujarat, each leaf 11 cm high, 26 cm wide.
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A Tibetan painted wooden panel of Tara 18th century an old shrine door painted with an image of Tara seated on an elaborate lotus, surrounded by further scrolling lotus in painted raised gesso work, 24 cm high. 33 cm wide
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A Nepalese Newari folio of a Chandamaharoshanatantra manuscript 18th/19th century, the deity depicted is the main subject of the Solitary Hero Tantra (Chandamaharoshanatantra), astride a prostrate human figure, within a flame mandorla. Also written on this folio flanking the image are the opening lines of this Tantra, 6.5 cm wide, 25.5 cm wide
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A Nepalese Newari manuscript of the Saptavara 19th century a manuscript of the seven Days (Saptavara), which gives invocations for each deity of the week., the illuminations of the eponymous deities of the days are painted in a style prevalent in the nineteenth century, each leaf 7.5 cm high, 18 cm wide
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A Nepalese Newari manuscript of the Pancharaksha late 18th/Early 19th century Vivid illuminations of the five Protectresses distinguish this manuscript copy of the Pancharaksha., the style of decoration is typical of the Newar artists in Nepal who had worked in Tibet, each leaf 8 cm high, 25 cm wide
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A Nepalese Newari folding book 19th century probably an astrological treatise, depicting to one page a three by three grid with animal deities, followed by lengthy Newar script, 11.5 cm high, 23 cm wide
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A Nepalese folding Shakta manuscript 16th/17th century eight folds from a fragmentary manuscript decorated with tantric goddesses in ink and red wash on paper, 10 cm high, 21 cm wide
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A Nepalese book of Astrological signs 18th century, dated 1758 This manuscript is a handbook for diagnoising and treating illnesses caused by malefic forces. Here they are depicted on two of the lower folios, poised to enter a body. Other folios depict omens and related subjects. Handbooks of this kind where widely used in the Malla period, 9 cm high, 21 cm wide
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An Eastern Tibetan Astrological scroll 18th/19th century, decorated with Astrological and Divination charts and tables together with a mandala-like configuration, 42 cm high, 151 cm wide other Notes: for a similar scroll, please refer to 'Art of Tibet' by Pratapaditya Pal, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1983, cat no. P32 p. 168
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A Nepalese Newari Buddhist palm leaf book 16th century, the stack of palm leaf pages secured with two cords through the leaves and wooden covers., the inside of both wooden covers are painted, one with Buddhas and multi-armed deities, the other with a Buddha and wrathful deities, the pages lengthily inscribed with Newari script, 6.5 cm high, 57 cm width
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A large Nepalese Buddhist temple banner Kirtipur, 19th century, depicting seven garlanded representations of Swayambunath Stupa alternating withb standing representations of Padmapani, each within a separate panel on a lotus pedestal. Between each panel is a border with a pillar depicting sacred letters arising from a vase. Ink and colours on cotton, 6.4m x 1.04m
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A Nepalese Newari Hindu scroll 19th century, depicting deities one above the other, including Durga in her form as Mahishasura Mardini, a benevolent female deity beneath, and Ganesh below, with Newari script in the lowest register. Coloured pigments on paper, 115 x 28 cm
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A Nepalese set of painted Shaivite book covers early 20th century, depicting three deities on each inside cover, interspersed with pots containing flowers, one cover with donors on either end flanking the deities, the other cover flanked with two offerings, each cover 6 cm high, 23 cm wide
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A Nepalese pair of carved and painted Shaivite or Shakta book covers 17th century, the outer surfaces of carved wood, the inner surfaces painted with two female goddess figures to each cover, within an elaborate arch, each figure with four arms holding various attributes, and surrounded by flame mandorlas, each cover 8.5m high, 20 cm wide.
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A pair of Nepalese Shaivite painted book covers 18th century, the covers painted to the exterior with flower roundels within rectangular borders, the interior painted with Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh surrounded by matrikas, and a kneeling donor to one side, the other cover painted to the interior with a black Shivalingam with two deities on either side, each cover 9 cm high, 37.5 cm wide.
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A Nepalese pair of painted book covers from a Devi Mahatmya text 18th century, the covers painted on both sides, the two outer sides with four manifestations of the goddess Durga, the two inner sides with three manifestations., the covers mounted in an open frame with bronze supports, each cover 15 cm high, 38. Cm wide. Mount 49 cm high, 49 cm wide Exhibitions: Exhibited in the exhibition 'Palm leaf and paper - illustrated manuscripts of India and Southeast Asia', an exhibition in the National Gallery of…
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A Tibetan painting of Vajrasattva with Lineage 13th/14th century, depicting a large central figure of Vajrasattva seated on a lotus throne, flanked by smaller figures of the Buddha and a Kadampa monk. Surrounding the central figures are a host of other deities and Buddhas., the two lowest registers are of seventeen heirarchs. Unframed, 77 cm high, 60 cm wide.
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A small Tibetan Thankga depicting the Visions of the Bardo 18th century painted with thirteen roundels and other shapes containing various Bardo visualisations with two stupas on each side, 69.3 cm high, 57.2 cm wide including cloth mount
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A Tibetan thangka of green Tara 19th century, depicting green Tara to the centre on a single lotus base, within a golden mandorla with flowers, surrounded by one hundred and eight small gold Taras and scrolling foliage, evenly spaced on a red ground, 84 cm high, 58 cm wide.
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A Tibetan thangka depicting Buddhas 17th century, depicting twenty eight Buddhas with attendants, in polychrome mineral pigments against an ultramarine ground, painted on heavy cotton, 139 cm high, 190 cm wide
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A Nepalese ritual Shamans drum Dhyangro 19th century, the two-sided drum made of animal hide covered wood, the wooden handle in the form of a three-faced three-sided phurbu, with original knocker, 65 cm high, 36.5 cm wide.
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A Chinese inscribed red lacquer book cover Yongle period, the book cover of incised red lacquer with a Buddhist triple gem to the front., the inner surface extensively inscribed in both Chinese and Tibetan within a flame mandorla on a lotus base, 73 cm x 26.5 cm
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A set of Tibetan copper and silver repousse book covers 19th century, the book covers of painted wood with gilt decoration of lamas with yakshas to the inner surface. Encased in copper repousse depicting the eight precious Buddhists emblems amoungst scrolling foliage, decorated centrally to the front with a Buddha within a temple to the reverse with a cintamani, further embellished with turquoise and rock crystal cabochons, 46.5 cm x 16.5 cm
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A Nepalese polished grey stone figure of Vishnu 9th century, the Vishnu is depicted in samabhanga, holding attributes of the mace, Dharmachakra, lotus bud and conch in each of the four hands. With its sensuous modeling and powerful build carved from grey stone, this work is a superb example of heroic Vishnu sculpture. Custom wood and metal stand, 85 cm total height, 28 cm wide, 19 cm deep
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A Nepalese carved wooden Torana circa 15th century Deeply carved in relief with makara, scrolling foliage and a winged wrathful tiger-like figure eating two naga to the centre. Fitted blackened metal stand, 74 cm high, 134 cm wide, 13 cm deep
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A Tibetan bone plaque depicting Chakrasamvara 15th century, the plaque from a priest's apron, elaborately carved to depict chakrasanvara holding attributes in six hands, astride two human figures on a double lotus base amoungst scrolling foliage and makaras, 16 cm high, 4.5 cm wide
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A Tibetan copper repousse Kapala skull cap ritual vessel and one other 19th century, the kapala formed from the top section of a human skull lined with copper., the cover of repousse copper, finely decorated with the eight precious Buddhist symbols amongst scrolling foliage with a three faced vajra finial, together with a smaller copper repousse skull form covered bowl, 22 cm high, 17 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's, New York, 21st March 1990
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A Nepalese silver filigree and ivory prayer Wheel* 19th century, decorated sumptuously with silver filigree work inset with turquoise, coral, ruby and coloured glass., the ivory wheel decorated with vajras, precious Buddhist emblems and Sanskrit characters between two lotus lappet bands, 32 cm length
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A Tibetan silver belt ornament with gold filigree and turquoise mounts 19th century, consisting of three fine braided chains two terminating in hooks, together with a later silver and gold gau box pendant. (2), 28 cm wide
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A Tibetan parcel gilt silver & copper repousse tazza 18th/ 19th century, circular, elaborately adorned with gilt cooper plaques & turquoise cabochons, all on a finely incised ground, 14.5 cm diameter
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A Tibetan Gao early 20th century with cast front in brass featuring the eight auspicious Buddhist symbols amongst cloud scrolls, with a small glass window to the front revealing a moulded clay four-armed deity within, 11.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, 4 cm deep.
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A large Tibetan copper and silver ritual ewer 18th/19th century, the copper ewer of globular form with repousse silver decoration in the form of stylised lotus petals, with a dragon shaped handle, and a Makara shaped spout, all above an unfurled lotus bud finial, 31 cm high
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An inscribed Tibetan Monk's cap copper ewer 17th/18th century, the extremely large ewer was made for serving tea to monks in a communal dining hall. Two lines of formal Tibetan script (U-chen) runs around the front of the ewer stating that the ewer was commissioned for the Tashi Lhunpo monsatery in Shigatse., the inscription reads 'This vessel made of red sandal-wood and its essence, May bring merits to all sentient beings and accumulate the merits and insights, thus leading to the realm of Buddhahood.…
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A Tibetan parcel gilt silver teapot 18th century, the teapot is chased and engraved all over with scrolling foliage motifs, elaborate lotus petal borders and various other flower patterns. Both sides of the body are decorated with central stylised cloud-shaped cartouches decorated with two figural scenes. Flanked by a dragon shaped handle, and a makara shaped spout inset with a tear-shaped turquoise cabochon. Approximately 488 gms silver, 18 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London.
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A Tibetan rock crystal ritual Kartika early 19th century This ritual flaying knife is composed of a single piece of carved rock crystal with gilded brass mounts set with turquoise, coral and other ornamental stones, 23 cm high, 16 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London.
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A Nepalese or Tibetan gilt copper and rock crystal Ganesh (Tsod Dak) 19th century, the face is carved from a large piece of rock crystal with gilded copper mounts with applied stones., the gilded copper Crown is in floral form with nine peaks, embellished with twelve gems in box mounts., the upper part of the reverse of the image is enclosed in gilded copper with an applied hook to allow the image to be suspended within a shrine, 30 cm high, 20.5 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd,…
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A Tibetan bronze head of Buddha circa 14th century, the beautifully detailed head of bronze with a partially encrusted patina. Together with a wooden stand, the head 19 cm high, 16 cm wide. With stand 28.5 cm high.
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A Tibetan bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha 15th/16th century, the figure of the historical Shakyamuni Buddha seated in padmasana atop a double lotus base, with the right hand in bhumisphara mudra, wearing an elaborate dhoti and patchwork cloth, with high pointed ushnisha and a dorje/vajra resting before the figure, 18.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide.
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A Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Chaturbuja Avalokiteshvara 16th century, the high copper-content gilt bronze four-armed figure of Avalokiteshvara is seated in padmasana on a double lotus base, with two hands joined in anjali mudra, the other two in vitarka mudra, with a lotus flower emanating from the left hand, the figure crowned and elaborately jewelled with a pearl, turquoise and coloured glass, 18 cm high, 12.5 cm wide.
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A Nepalese gilt copper repousse Garuda plaque circa 18th century, the garuda with oustretched wings holding a serpent, 9.5 cm high, 12 cm wide
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A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha 16th century, the figure of Buddha seated in padmasana with his right hand in bhumisphara mudra wearing an elaborately detailed cloth, with serene down cast eyes, 35 cm high, 23 cm wide
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A Tibetan polychrome wooden figure of Padmapani 12th century, the figure in tribhangasana with left foot forward, with an unfurled lotus bud emanating from the palm. With elaborate jewel work to the neck, arms and feet on an integral stepped plinth base, 62 cm high, 24 cm wide
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An inscribed Nepalese gilt bronze figure of standing Vishnu early 16th century, dated 1538 standing on a single lotus base, holding the conch, mace, lotus bud and dharmacakra in his four hands, wearing a Crown and elaborately detailed dhoti and jewellery, with a flame mandorla behind his head, with an inscription around the bottom of the lotus base reading '[Nepalese] era 658, waxing fortnight of the month of Asadh, for the departed Babudev. .' this fire-gilt high copper-content bronze is finely cast and…
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A pair of Tibetan dragon rugs early 20th century, the rugs decorated with an orange and red dragon chasing a pearl surrounded by stylised clouds against a charcoal grey field, surrounded by a stylised cloud-form border, each 154 cm long, 87 cm wide.
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A Tibetan tiger rug early 20th century, depicting a flayed tiger pelt in brown wool on a mustard yellow ground, 170 cm high, 71 cm wide. Provenance: Christie's auction 25/8/2005
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A Tibetan rug early 20th century with three medallions of brocade ball design against an indigo ground, within a scrolling lotus border. Wool pile on a cotton foundation, 140 cm high x 71 cm wide
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A north Eastern Thai brocade temple banner together with nine north Eastern Thai Skirts early to mid 20th century, the temple banner in hand loomed cotton with supplementary weft brocade, designs of men and women and horse riders and bands of Thai script. Together with nine Thai ikat silk skirts, the banner 348 cm long, 55 cm wide, the largest skirt
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A group of Northern Thai Skirts mid 20th century, compising six skirts, all of cotton, five with a separate design register at the top of the panel in silk or cotton supplementary weft brocade with bands of geometric designs, the other comprising multiple bands of geometric supplementary weft brocade throughout the skirt, the largest 105 cm x 70 cm
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A Thai Udon Thani painted temple banner circa 1920, the wide temple banner depicting a forest scene with zoomorphic figures, humans including archers engaged in warfare, a Royal figure in a pavillion, forest birds and animals including deer, tigers and elephants, some figures inscribed with Thai script, all painted in polychrome pigments on handloomed cotton, 86 cm high, 635 cm wide
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A large group of Northern Vietnamese and Lao Hmong costume pieces mid 20th century, the group consisting of 34 pieces including collars, bags, belts, baby carriers and other costume pieces, showing diverse techniques including batik, applique and embroidery, the largest 73 cm high, 52 cm wide (without straps)
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A group of Northern Lao Tai Lue Skirts and Blankets mid 20th century, compising nine woven cotton pieces, some with geometric supplementary weft brocade decoration, the largest 215 cm x 95 cm
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Two Southern Chinese Maonan wedding Blankets, Northern Guangxi Zhuang Province 19th/20th centuries an intricately woven panel decorated with stylized floral sprays and phoenix broken up with a band of geometric key fret decoration., the panel consisting of two joined back strap loomed strips of cotton structure., the other panel also decorated with stylized floral spray and phoenix against yellow and brick red diaper grounds inset into a indigo cotton surround, the larger 120 cm high, 75 cm wide
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A rare Southern Chinese Maonan wedding blanket, Northern Guangxi Zhuang Province late 19th century a very rare and fine dowry blanket, comprising two joined long rectangular panels of silk and cotton woven cloth, inset into a black and pale indoigo cotton surround, the joined panels decorated with repeating patterns of stylised flowers in vegetal coloured silks against a brick red and bright yellow ground, 160 cm high, 118 cm wide.
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Two Burmese Shan Blankets together with a central Thai blanket early to mid 20th century 20th century, compising of three handloomed tasselled cotton blankets, one with multiple bands of decoration in different coloured supplementary weft brocade depicting horses, forest fowl, elephants and interlocking geometric designs, another of ivory tone but very finely woven with a repeat diamond geometric design, the last of brick red colour with black and white line decoration along the warp, the largest 290 cm x…
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A group of Chinese Dong Minority baby carriers and Blankets 19th/20th century, the group consisting of nine cotton and silk items including baby carriers, shoulder cloths and blankets, all decorated in geometric embroidery and supplementary weft brocade geometric designs, the largest 150 cm x 104 cm
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A group of Chinese Dong baby carriers and Blankets 20th century, compising eight pieces, all decorated with geometric designs in supplementary weft brocade., consisting of four baby carriers panels, two blankets and two head scarves, the largest 191 cm x 112 cm
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Five Southern Chinese Dong Minority Textiles 20th century, compising of a cold-dyed indigo jacket, a cross stitch embroidered shawl with geometric and floral motifs, a cold-dyed indigo embroidered applique apron, a woven Dong or Zhuang baby carrier cloth and an embroidered bag, the jacket 68 cm high, 146 cm wide
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A Southern Chinese Bai Minority baby carrier together with Yi Minority apron panels 20th century, the Bai baby carrier of complex and heavy construction, with applique and embroidery sections, including a panel with applique 'cash' design, the embroidery depicting peonies and other flowers, butterflies and mice, with embroidered sequin detailing., the nine other pieces being Yi minority group cross-stitch embroidered geometric apron panels and part aprons, the largest 69 cm high, 45 cm wide (without straps)
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A group of Southern Chinese Yi baby carrier panels, and associated Textiles 20th century, comprising four baby carrier panels and one baby carrier strap. Two with complex geometric cross stitch embroidery decoration inset into a black velvet surround. A further panel in similar geometric cross stitch embroidery decoration without velvet surround., the last panel geometric cross stitch embroidery decoration with a black cotton surround. One long woven baby carrier strap, the largest 70 cm x 70 cm
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A group of Southern Chinese Miao apron panels 20th century one panel of three colour batik with curvilinear and geometric designs in red, blue and yellow. Another panel with supplementary weft brocade geometric designs set in beaten indigo surround. Another panel with intricate multicolour floral embroidery. Two panels with intricate cross stitch geometric designs. A complete apron with supplementary weft brocade geometric bands of decoration. Another apron of batik indigo, and the last of supplementary…
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A group of four Southern Chinese baby carrier panels early 20th century one with intricate applique and embroidery panels, the other three in batik indigo. Two with additional embroidery details, the largest 75 cm x 72 cm (without straps)
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A group of Southern Chinese Miao baby carrier panels early 20th century, consisting of four baby carriers panels, one with intricate curvy linear applique designs inset into an indigo cotton border., the other three of intricate indigo batik work, the largest 77 cm x 65 cm
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A group of Southern Chinese Miao baby carrier panels early 20th century, consisting of four baby carrier panels, one intricately embroidered in various embroidery techniques in multicoloured silks with archaistic curvilinear motifs., the other three baby carrier panels of indigo batik, two of which are further embellished with embroidery or applique detailing, the largest 70 cm high, 56 cm wide
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Four Southern Chinese Miao baby carrier panels early 20th century one intricately embroidered with silk in different square and rectangular registers of design with multiple techniques of embroidery in curvilinear archaistic decoration. Together with three batik baby carrier panels, one with extremely fine batik work further embellished with multicoloured silk embroidery, another with three colour batik curvilinear design in white indigo and pink, the last panel of indigo batik without further decoration,…
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A complete Southern Chinese Miao baby carrier together with two panels early 20th century all three with intricate supplementary weft brocade, geometric designs., the complete piece set into dark indigo cotton surround including straps, the largest 162 cm x 52 cm (without straps)
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Three Southern Chinese Miao baby carriers 20th century, consisting of three pieces, one with intricate embroidery and applique work, the cloud form applique further embellished with beaded tassels. Another with intricate geometric embroidery. The last of batik indigo further decorated with diamond shaped embroidered panels and weft brocade straps, the applique carrier 60 cm high, 61 cm wide., the other largest carrier panel 94 cm high, 63 cm wide.
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Two Southern Chinese Miao baby carrier panels together with a complete baby carrier early 20th century all three with complex stylized geometric embroidery. One with bird and butterfly motifs, another with floral motifs and the third with geometric octagonal motifs., the first two with brocade applique strap work, the complete carrier 77 cm x 72 cm (without straps)
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A group of Southern Chinese Miao baby carriers early 20th century, comprising of three baby carriers, one of heavy structure, with a complex design made up of embroidered applique work, the embroidery in silk, cotton and metal-wrapped thread, decorated with reserves of scrolling flowers including lotus, bordered with weft-brocade ribbon. Another baby carrier with complex white geometric white cotton embroidery on an indigo ground., the final baby carrier of indigo batik decorated with stylised scrolling…
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Two Southern Chinese Miao embroidered Blankets early 20th century one blanket consisting of a central panel of handloomed indigo cotton with coloured silk geometric-filled diamond design embroidery, inset into a brown and pale blue indigo surround, the other blanket of cotton with intricate weft-faced embroidery in pastel coloured cotton, the largest 114 cm x 83 cm
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