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Emperor Xuanzong (aka Emperor Ming of Tang reigned for over 40 years between 713 and 756) was the seventh emperor of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. He is often credited with bringing Tang China to one of its highest point of cultural achievements and power.
In 745,…
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- Item Number: S-2519
- Provenance/Origin: Foundry in Hebei Province. Mid-1900s
- Composition: Silver & Nickel composite
- Dimensions: 4" tall x 7.5" wide, 4" deep
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Price: $ 165.00 USD
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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. …
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- Item Number: S-7067
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Silver / Nickel Composite
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 9.5" at widest
- Weight: 6.75 pounds
- Price: $ 245.00 USD
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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…
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- Item Number: S-6277
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Silver / Nickel composite
- Dimensions: 9.75" tall x 6.25" at widest
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Price: $ 325.00 USD
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Detail: This is just adorable. There are three bands of jade-type stone and two bands of a silver/nickel metal with dragons and phoenix. The top is special with cloisonné designs and a seated Buddha on the very top. Heavy and thick metal on spout and handle.…
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- Item Number: V-8900
- Provenance/Origin: China.
- Composition: Jade-type stone, metal and cloisonne
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 5" at widest
- Weight: .75 pound
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Detail: Ritual axes like this one symbolize disintegration of all worldly good and transformation into a unified positive force. This is much longer than most Trigugs. This axe is a mixture of copper and nickel with a gold plating. I secured it from a Shanghai Tibetan antique…
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- Item Number: O-8118
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Copper, nickel
- Dimensions: 17" long x 9.5" at widest
- Weight: 4.25 pounds
- Price: $ 245.00 USD
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Detail: Our Tibetan agent found this in a private home / estate sale. This is an interesting representation. On the one hand, it has many similarities of a common Tibetan Garuda. Composition is a silver / nickel (nickel for strength and weight) composite, typical of many…
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- Item Number: S-2617
- Provenance/Origin: Most likely Tibet. Circa mid-1900's or earlier.
- Composition: Silver and nickel composite
- Dimensions: 12.75" tall x 11.5" widest
- Weight: 8.75 pounds
- Price: $ 325.00 USD
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Detail: Made from high quality silver and nickel, this highly detailed weight was made for Burmese royalty in the 19th Century. The history of such weights began before regular currency when transactions in the bazaars were made by weighing out lumps of metal, ganza (basket or metal canister)…
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- Item Number: S-7750
- Provenance/Origin: Burma. Circa mid- to late-1800's
- Composition: Silver and nickel
- Dimensions: 2" tall w/o base x 1.25" at widest
- Weight: 8 ounces
- Price: $185.00 USD
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These vases have a high percentage of silver with a nickel composite. These are unique as they have openwork within the designs. Look at the detail of those designs. Acquired from a family estate in Shanghai. Circa early- to mid-1900’s. In very good condition. …
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- Item Number: V-8041
- Provenance/Origin: Shanghai estate. Circa early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Silver / nickel composite
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 5.75" diameter at widest
- Weight: 8 pounds for pair
- Price: $585.00 USD
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Detail: Red ceramic with silver/nickel composite as a cover and spoon. Age unknown but prior to 1970. In pristine condition.
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- Item Number: C-5475
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet
- Composition: Ceramic and silver/nickel composite metal
- Dimensions: 3" tall x 2.5" at widest
- Weight: 4.5 ounces
- Price: $45.00 USD
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Detail: This is such a detailed piece of art. Multiple dimensions as the dragons, phoenix and kylin (on top), jump off the esotericstuff.com part of the censer. Ornate for sure. Composite nickel and silver for stability and hardness. Circa mid-1900’s. In very good condition.
- Item Number: V-0802
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's.
- Composition: Silver/Nickel composite
- Dimensions: 9.5" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 4.75 pounds
- Price: $295.00 USD
