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Old and Rare Bronze Tripod Censer.  Buddhist Incense Burner. Early 1800’s. Temple.  Tibet.

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    Bowl formed into censer with reinforced mouth rim, lion head handles and feet. Used specifically in temples where there are high standards of quality.   Xuande mark?  Not sure as this mark originally came out of the Xuande period (1400s).  The mark was used often after… Continue reading

Artisan Hand-Hammered 10” Master Singing Bowl.  F Frequency. 349HZ.  Healing.  NW. Katmandu

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    This master Tibetan singing bowl is handmade (hammered) and consists of seven metals from a bronze alloy.   Such master bowls are thought to have more power resonating during meditation, Chakra healing and body therapy.   Many people are using this specific 349Hz frequency for healing while others… Continue reading

Large Vintage Maitland Smith Centerpiece.  Iridescent.  Console Bowl. Bronze or Brass trim.  Bird Nest.   Philippines.

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    Maitland Smith – founded by a well-known London antique dealer and designer – acquired and reproduced world class quality products.  Their expertise includes metal casting, finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, detailed hand painting, beautiful inlaid marquetry and the finest hand carved woodwork.   Maitland-Smith acquired this… Continue reading

Vintage Gilt Brass Green Glass Pedestal Compote Bowl.  Gryphon.  Griffin Handles.  France

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    A truly stunning piece.    Here we have an emerald green sectioned glass bowl snugly fitted with a gilt brass mounted frame with a pedestal base with concave designs around it.   I was particularly struck with the elegance and detail on the gryphon handles.  Awesome!… Continue reading

Purple 8″ Frosted 99.9% Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl  “B” Chakra.  Crown or 7th Chakra.  Nepal

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  This crystal bowl is tuned to the key B, the frequency the flows through the Crown or 7th Chakra, seen in light as brilliant white and/or purple.   The crown chakra is the life-force energy center located at the top of the head, the thousand petal (or… Continue reading

Rare Sapphire Infused and Pure Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl.  10″   F Chakra.  Heart.

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    This stunning bowl is 99.9% pure crystal with an integration of sapphire crystals along the outside of the bowl.  Love, warmth, compassion and joy are located in the center of the chest at the heart level.  You will feel the vibrations there as it is tuned… Continue reading

Vintage Rich Yellow Cloisonne Enamel Bowl / Jar. Lid. Peony. With Stand. China.

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    Cloisonne, cloisonné, cloisonné . . .  how simply gorgeous.  The detail – with copper wire forming the partitions – is just stunning.  And don’t get me started on the enamel work!   This piece is from the early 1950s and is in perfect condition. … Continue reading

Very old Porcelain Ming-Dynasty Blue / White Double Dragons Crackled Porcelain Incense Burner / Bowl.  China

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    This burner appears to be very old, judging by the nature of the cracks, depth of color, and residue at the bottom of the inside.   Acquired from a wealthy family’s estate in Nanyang in Henan Province.  Wonderful ambiance.  Stand not included

Old Shrine Vessel.  LP Thad Alms / Offering Bowl.  With lid. Ayutthaya.  Thailand

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    This is an old authentic shrine alms bowl used to celebrate Luang Phor Tuad (aka LP Thaud), a legionary high priest of Buddhism.  His story starts from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya period (circa 1580 A.D.) and he lived during the reign of King Maha Dhammaraja.  LP… Continue reading

Elegant & Antique Wooden Gothic-flavored Bowl.  Hardwood & Brass.  Family Shield.  France.

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    Certainly a design classic with brass handles and rim.  Perhaps a fruit bowl or container to hold the family jewels.  Obviously from a wealthy family who had this handmade with their family crest.   Look at the details and condition.  Quite spectacular.   Dated… Continue reading
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