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Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, extremely scarce architectural ornament from a Buddhist temple in Tibet. The solid
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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Ancient Buddhist Stone Tabletop Altar with a Lotus Flower
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two handgrips for moving it to the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Hellenistic Antiquities

Materials

Schist

Ancient Gandharan Carved Stucco Greco Buddhist Bodhisattva Head Bust 400-500 CE
Located in Portland, OR
An ancient Gandharan carved stucco head, 4th-5th Century CE. This carved stucco head represents a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Stucco

Buddhist Inscriptions, Ladakh, India
By Linda Connor
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Linda Connor's imagery of ancient and sacred places explores the relationship between nature
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

19th Century Buddhist Statue Monk Tang
Located in New York, NY
a mission to Tianzhu (an ancient Chinese name for India) to fetch a set of Buddhist scriptures back
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ancient Civilization
Located in San Francisco, CA
. He found sanctuary in the Buddhist monasteries of Gansu where he studied the ancient sculptures they
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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Ancient Civilization
Ancient Civilization
H 30.5 in W 29.25 in D 0.01 in
Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large antique temple carving, polychrome Buddhist statue. This wonderful carving, is the top
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Antique Early 1700s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Tibetan Buddhist Life by Don Farber Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tibetan Buddhist Life by Don Farber Hardcover Book. Don Farber, Dorling Kindersley, 2003
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Late 20th Century Asian Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This imposing figure is the head of an Arhat, a Buddhist devotee who has attained enlightenment
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Daoist sage, official, or possibly a Buddhist acolyte. A large, thick and heavy cast iron statue
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Busts

Materials

Iron

Maitri - Buddhist Graffiti Style Abstract Painting in Bright Blues & Greens
By Connor Hughes
Located in Chicago, IL
Sanskrit as "loving-kindness," "benevolence," or "friendliness." The concept is central to the Buddhist
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

19th century Chinese bronze cencer with Buddhist lion decoration circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
lid. The lid has pierced decorative panels with pine trees and a bold Buddhist lion finial for lifting
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
figure Buddhist temple -monastery sculpture. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood

Hakuin (Japanese Zen Buddhist) sculpture on plinth, ex GE art collection
By William Crovello
Located in New York, NY
named after a legendary, Japanese Zen Buddhist Hakuin Ekaku, a major historical figure William Crovello
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1980s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Dali Kingdom, 10/11thc, Is a Fierce Buddhist Deity Cast in Iron
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a fierce Buddhist deity cast in iron. Probably from the Dali Kingdom, 10/11thC South of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Buddhist Art of Myanmar by Sylvia Fraser-Lu and Donald Martin Stadtner, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Buddhist Art of Myanmar by Sylvia Fraser-Lu and Donald Martin Stadtner. Published by the New Haven
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2010s American Books

Materials

Paper

Slim Aarons Estate Edition - Ancient Burmese Temples
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons - Ancient Burmese Temples - Estate Stamped Edition Limited to 150 only Buddhist monks
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1970s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

C Print, Color

Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue is very special and beautiful, Buddha
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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
Ancient Gilt Bronze Sitting on Lotus Buddha Statue
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H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Thai or Cambodian Hindu or Buddhist Giant from Ramakien-6-13thC- Solid Cast 7566
Located in Ukiah, CA
simplicity in design and ornamentation, along with quality casting, thr ancient patina, also suggest a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
disciple and enlightened and saintly men. They are Buddhist disciples. They have been depicted in Chinese
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Large Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner
Located in Stamford, CT
ancient times. They were used for a variety of purposes, including religious ceremonies, medicinal
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Rug Antique Temple Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
spirituality. Imagine an architectural marvel that transports you to the realm of ancient Buddhist temples
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Rug Antique Temple Design
Tibetan Rug Antique Temple Design
W 31.89 in L 390.56 in
Tibetan Thangka of Vaishravana
Located in Chicago, IL
Thangkas are devotional paintings displayed by Buddhists in monasteries, temples, and even their
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Pigment, Fabric

20th Century Samarkand Wool Rug Kothan Design circa 1900.
Located in MADRID, ES
Wool rug of the ancient silk road. - Kothan design with influences of the Chinese rugs in regard to
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Antique Early 1900s Turkestan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
ancient Indo-Aryan civilization centered in present-day north-west Pakistan and north-east Afghanistan.The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stucco

Apsara Carved Limestone Stele with Extremely Rare 'Oolitic silica', Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
commonly found in ancient fossils or arrowheads. Ancient peoples chose certain types of stones for tool
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Iris
Located in Kansas City, MO
with influence from ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Iris
Iris
H 24 in W 24 in
Royalties
Located in Kansas City, MO
with influence from ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in
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2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Royalties
Royalties
H 23.62 in W 34.49 in
Cosmos
Located in Kansas City, MO
with influence from ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cosmos
Cosmos
H 51.96 in W 35.03 in
20th Century Samarkand Wool Caramel Color Rug Kothan Design circa 1900.
Located in MADRID, ES
Wool rug of the ancient silk road. - Kothan design with influences of the Chinese rugs in regard to
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Antique Early 1900s Turkestan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Silk Tassel with Eighteen Luohan Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
. They often hold sentimental value, and are passed down through families for generations. In ancient
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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Silk, Resin

Flood
Located in Kansas City, MO
ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in Fine Arts and
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2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Archival Pigment, Rag Paper

Flood
Flood
H 24 in W 18.11 in
Memories and Dreams
Located in Kansas City, MO
ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in Fine Arts and
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2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Rejuvenation
Located in Kansas City, MO
ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in Fine Arts and
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2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Bastet
Located in Kansas City, MO
ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in Fine Arts and
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Bastet
Bastet
H 51.96 in W 35.03 in
Chaos
Located in Kansas City, MO
ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in Fine Arts and
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Archival Pigment, Rag Paper

Chaos
Chaos
H 51.96 in W 35.03 in
Extraterrestrial
Located in Kansas City, MO
ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in Fine Arts and
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Archival Pigment, Rag Paper

Soul
Located in Kansas City, MO
ancient cultures. Stella was born in the US, where she completed her education in Fine Arts and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Soul
Soul
H 27.95 in W 16.92 in
Heavenly Beings Carved Limestone Stele Fragment, Northern/Eastern Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
typically occurs when ancient arrowheads are exposed to moisture in the soil under specific conditions
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Old Fantastic Contorted Face Monk Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
) Luohans are Buddhist figures, in Sanskrit known as Arhat or “destroyer of enemy” (desires) or deserving or
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments

Materials

Sandstone

Kundika Bottle Celadon with Incised Flower / 12th Century / Korean Antique
Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
A "Johin" is a vase used to hold pure and clean water. According to the ancient Buddhist scripture
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Celadon

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Pali language, an ancient Buddhist language.  
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
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H 6.3 in W 19.3 in D 2.56 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
language, an ancient Buddhist language
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from Burma
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H 6.11 in W 17.92 in D 1.7 in
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
in Pali language, an ancient Buddhist language.  
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
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H 5.87 in W 17.72 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
, KALANY**: This inset appears to depict a grand Buddhist temple, indicative of the country's deep-rooted
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Gemstone Gilt Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Vessel Offering Bowl
Located in Forney, TX
carved rock crystal vessel Buddhist altar offering bowl. Exquisitely handmade, South Asian antique
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Ceramic Stupa Detail from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
. The Stupa shape represents one of the most ancient and sacred Buddhist architectural traditions
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Vintage 1980s Thai Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Stupa Detail from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
. The Stupa shape represents one of the most ancient and sacred Buddhist architectural traditions
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This vintage hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Fine Seated Kanon Guan Yin, Beautiful Face
Located in South Burlington, VT
bodhisattva kanon who in the Buddhist tradition is to appear on earth, achieve enlightenment and who will be
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Copper

14 Karat Gold 'Flower of Life' Discs with Diamond Tops Drop Earrings
Located in Berkeley, CA
knowledge. It is an ancient geometric symbol that's found in many different cultures and traditions around
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2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Celestial Cloud Column Base, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
intricately finished with an all-over celestial cloud motif—an ancient and auspicious Buddhist pattern. It may
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Wine Vessel with Shizi Lid, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic vessel was handcrafted in the Jiangxi region of China in the spirit of ancient temple
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Greco-Buddhist stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 3rd-5th
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stucco

Original Vintage Poster For Sanchi Visit India Architecture Great Stupa Buddhism
Located in London, GB
the ancient Great Stupa at Sanchi on a hill and decorative carved torana northern entrance gateway to
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Vintage 1930s Indian Posters

Materials

Paper

Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Located in Lymington, GB
and would have served as objects of great veneration in ancient China. Guan Yin (or Kwan Yin) is
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
H 22.84 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
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