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The Shan States – a territorial part of Burma – developed their own distinct artistic style. During the 18th century, Shan Buddha sculpture became particularly sophisticated and elegant. Finely and realistically molded, the face exudes sweetness and serenity.
The Shan States were created by the…
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- Item Number: S-6917
- Provenance/Origin: Late 18th Century. Magok Monastery
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 23" tall on stand x 9" at widest point x 4" deep. Wood stand base is 8" x 8"
- Weight: 7.5 pounds
- Price: $ 880.00 USD
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Although there are various Buddhas with many names, forms and who play multiple roles . . . . it is the Buddha Shakyamuni that we refer to when we say “the Buddha.”
Historically, Shakyamuni Buddha was a spiritual master who lived and taught in modern day India…
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- Item Number: S-4037
- Provenance/Origin: Himalayan foothills. Nepal. Mid- to Early- 1900s
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 7.5" tall x 5.5" at widest x 3.5" deep
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Price: $ 122.00 USD
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In the Angkorian style, this excellent sculpture depicts a naga (serpent) as the protector of Buddha. The Buddha, seated in the Virasana pose, is meditating on three graduated coils of the serpent king, Mucalinda. This ancient Virasana pose should not be confused with the Hero pose currently…
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- Item Number: S-0007
- Provenance/Origin: Cambodian. Acquired in the 1970s in NE Thailand. 17th - 18th Century
- Composition: Sandstone
- Dimensions: 13" tall x 5" wide x 3" deep statue only. On stand: 15" tall.
- Weight: 7.75 pounds
- Price: $ 1,150.00 USD
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A true tantrik (a doctrine of enlightenment of the oneness of one’s self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras, mudras and exotic rites; especially influential in Tibet). Kapala were made from a human skull bone / cap,…
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- Item Number: O-3209
- Provenance/Origin: Katmandu Valley. Circa early 1960s
- Composition: Himalayan Crystal, Bronze with gold plating.
- Dimensions: 9.25" tall x 7" wide x 4" deep (kapala in cradle)
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Price: $ 890.00 USD
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Detail: I think this is a Tibetan Temple Bronze Statue from the late-1800’s. A double Dorje or Visha Vajra is stamped or engraved on the metal base. This double Vajra – representing thunderbolts of enlightenment – has four points which represent the four Dhyani Buddha’s: Amoghasiddhi…
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- Item Number: S-4232
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet / India. Circa late-1800's.
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 7" tall x 5" widest
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Price: $ 475.00 USD
