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Magnificent Carved Hindu Architectural Corbel.  Fragment.  Relief. Temple.  Tamil Nadu, India

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    Carved architectural temple fragment/corbel/relief.  It is populated by Hindu deities . . .  many hard for me to identify.  I am reasonably sure that Vishnu is in the center shown with multiple arms.  The raised arm is a sign of reassurance.   Above is… Continue reading

Phenomenal Bronze Garuda Mask.  Hinduism.  Buddhism. Deity. Tibet. Nepal.

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    The mythical deity – Garuda – has a ton of spiritual significance in Hinduism and Buddhism.  In Hinduism, Garuda is most often found mounted on the back of Vishnu, as the god’s protector.   Here the Garuda – with a snake in its beak – symbolizes the… Continue reading

Wood Garuda Statue, Indonesia

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Detail:  Well known in Hindu religion, this statue was hand carved in Indonesia.  My best guess is Java.  Nice details and also a gold gilt in various places on the statue to add good contrast and definition.  Circa mid-1900’s.    From a “Garuda” collector… Continue reading

Bronze Ganesh / Ganesha Chaturthi Statue, Nepal / Northeast India

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Detail:  Five-headed, multi-armed Ganesh originally acquired from an Indian woman who was living in Thailand until the mid-1980.  It appears to have a number of coats of colored lacquer applied.  I acquired it from an art collector in San Francisco in 2000.  In very good condition.… Continue reading

Bronze Ganesh / Ganesha Chaturthi Atop Kalinga / Kaliya the Serpent Statue, Nepal / South India

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Detail:  Ganesh and Krishna often share the same poses and symbols.  Kalinga – the snake – is most often associated with Lord Krishna.  Cast in bronze with lost wax method.  Circa early- to mid-1900s.  Acquired from a gallery in Columbus Ohio in 1999.  In very good condition.

Bronze Avalokitesvara Consecrated Temple Buddha, China

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Detail:  This is one of my favorite temple bronze statues.  Not quite the 1000 arms  (although there are many hundreds cast in the background) but this Buddha does have the 7 heads.  The double Dorje or Wisha Vajra is stamped on its metal base and represents… Continue reading

God of Wealth Buddha, Jambhala / Kubera Statue, Tibet /Nepal

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Tibetan name is Nam Thos Re.  A very distinctive Buddha – right hand holding a conch shell and left – what should be a mongoose (that vomits jewels), there is, instead what looks like a bird.  He is dressed in flowing garments and a snake (Naga) around his… Continue reading

Silver / Nickel Seated Namgyalma Buddha Statue, Tibet

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Detail:  Seated in the Dhyana Asana position, this 8-armed Buddha is gesturing with the Dharmachakra (Teaching).  The three faces of this Buddha have similar serene expressions.  Silver / nickel composite.  Great detail especially on the head dress.  Bottom is sealed with a metal cover. … Continue reading

Standing Silver / Nickel Avalokitesvara / Kannon Buddha Statue with Namaskar Mudra Gesture, Tibet

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Very detailed statue of the Bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.  18 Arms and a head dress with 6 faces.  One arm holds a trident and the other could be a Tri Ratna.  Composition is silver & nickel.  The Buddha stands on an octagonal… Continue reading

Bronze Nandi – Divine Bull – with Human Form, Thailand

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I just have not seen this representation.  Nandi is Shiva’s primary vehicle in bull form.  Nandi was also Shiva’s gatekeeper which means this representation should be present in the entrances of many temples.  I have not found that to be the case …. Nandi’s head on a… Continue reading
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