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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 →

Item Number: M-5924
Provenance/Origin: Hindu and Buddhist figure. Handcrafted in Nepal. Recent.
Composition: Bronze
Dimensions: 14" wide x 9" tall
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Price: $ 245.00 USD

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Vintage and Ornate Copper & Brass Offering Bowl, Tibet

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Detail: With hand tooled brass dragons and rim/base designs, this copper offering bowl was used by Monks in their monastery / temples. Circa early- to mid-1900’s. It was found in a back alley antique store in Nepal. It has been in my private collection for… Continue reading →

Item Number: C-7610
Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa early- to mid-1900's
Composition: Copper with brass
Dimensions: 2.5" tall x 4.5" diameter
Weight: .5 pound
Price: $ 75.00 USD

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Old Bronze Incense Burner / Censer, Tibet

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Detail: This appears to be the head of Bhurkumkuta – a wrathful form of Vajrapani. It has a strong Nepalese influence. Sits on 3 legs and incense smoke comes from the mouth. Intricate scrollwork and stone settings on the crown, eyes and forehead. This piece… Continue reading →

Item Number: V-2047
Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Early- to mid-1900's
Composition: Bronze with stonework
Dimensions: 5.5" x 6.5" x 2.5" tall
Weight: 1.25 pound
Price: $140.00 USD

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Sino – Tibetan Bodhisattva Buddha, Tibet

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Detail: Styling from the 15th and 16th Century with a Nepalese influence. Hand carved in camphor wood. Hand painted and seated on a lotus blossom. Deep rich colors. Age unknown. For the Serious Collector. Sorry, this item has been sold.

Item Number: S-3161
Provenance/Origin: Sino - Tibetan
Composition: Camphor Wood
Dimensions: 23" tall x 12" wide x 11" deep
Weight: 11.25 pounds
Price: $525.00 USD

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