Himalayan bronze, Dakini, 19th Century
Himalayan bronze, Dakini, 18th Century. Dakini, is a Sanskrit word which refers to a “space-goer,” “celestial woman,” or “cloud fairy.” She exists in a sphere of existence where inward and …
Gilded bronze group of Yi-dam Vajradhara
Gilded bronze group of Yi-dam Vajradhara, Tibet, late 18th/early 19th century. Seated in dhyanasana and in yab-yum with his sakti, his hands clasping her in vajrahumkara mudra, two small figures …
Jizo Bosatsu, Stone Sculpture. Meiji period, Japan.
Antique stone sculpture of Jizo, Japan, late nineteenth century. Jizo stands 23.6″ (60 cm). Unlike most Bodhisattvas, Jizo is portrayed as a walking monk without crown, hair or ornament. Jizo …
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Bronze figure of Vasudhara, Nepal
Bronze figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, circa 16th century. Seated in lalitasana, her right foot resting on a lotus, her right hand in vitarka mudra and holding attributes in her additional …
Qing dynasty cast iron standing Boddhisattva
Qing dynasty cast iron standing Boddhisattva. Dizang (skt. Kshitigarbha), the Boddhisattva who saves souls from the torments of hell. In traditional form dressed as a monk with shaven pate and …
Early Nepalese Jewel Inlaid bronze figure of Manjushri
Early Nepalese Jewel Inlaid bronze figure of Manjushri, 13th/14th century. The figure shown seated on a lotus base which is resting on the back of a recumbant lion. His left …
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Well carved and detailed, Kwan Yin and two child attendants
Chinese wood Buddhist group of Kwan Yin and two child attendants. Don’t miss this opportunity to collect these well carved and detailed statues. Normally one may only see this composition …
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Rare Bronze Vajravana, Northern China, 15th century
Vajravana, in China, is the guardian of the North, the most powerful of the Boddhist four kings – “he who is knowing” and “he who hears all in the kingdom.” …
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