Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with a figure of Shakyamuni, the Historical Buddha, to the center, flanked by two spectacular makara with raised trunks and cu...
Wood
Pair of Chinese Longevity Relief Scroll Cases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These symbols are believed to bring peace and good fortune, and represent the offerings made by the gods to Shakyamuni Buddha when he attained enlightenment.
Hardwood
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Maitreya is considered the Buddha of the Future, and the direct successor to Shakyamuni, the Historical Buddha.
Schist
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
The lion was adopted as a symbol of Shakyamuni Buddha in early Buddhism; it is also depicted as a vehicle for a number of Vajrayana deities such as Vaishravana and Manjushri, and the...
Stone
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.
Now working alongside his daughter Bianca, dealer Joel Chen has presented a most covetable array of antiques, art and contemporary creations for more than 40 years.
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The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
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