Buddhist Antique

ground cartouche motif containing various bits of Buddhist iconographies such as the beribbon urn

flanked by two blue dragons. The yellow field is dotted with Buddhist symbols and clouds and is framed

swore that he would accept the 'seven troubles and eight pains' of Buddhist suffering in order to

Guardian Kings, who in Buddhist thought are believed to protect the four cardinal points. Believed to dwell

chest. The bottle contains willow water, according to Buddhist scripts, which has healing power and can

number of religious foundations that Tibetan Buddhism received the active support of the court. Buddhist

melancholic expression which we can recognize, in a Buddhist context, an infinite sadness given the human

Swat Valley area of what is now northern Pakistan. At that time this area was a Buddhist kingdom, the

place of worship and pilgrimage for ascetic Buddhists and Shinto sects alike. The series followed

, this was part of the Buddhist kingdom of Uddiyana. Uddiyana was of considerable strategic and

Momoyama period (1573-1615). The screen is one of a pair of classical Buddhist landscapes depicting the

. Although Buddhist texts do not specify the gender of bodhisattvas, the early examples tend to be male. From

Buddhist ailment jar. Traces of the original pigments remain between the folds of the clothing and on the

Lokapala represent two of the four Guardian Kings, who in Buddhist thought are believed to protect the four

, Japan. It is believed all eighty-eight temples were visited by the famous Buddhist monk Kukai, who was

beings) held in reverence by Tibetan Buddhists. Mahasiddhas were believed to have been actual historical

This rotund Buddha has considerable religious and historical significance to Buddhists and

holds a Buddhist Ju-I scepter in both hands as a symbol of his authority. He is usually depicted with

ground. The lotus is one of the eight Buddhist treasures. It is a sacred flower also held in esteem by

(divinities on the doors of the furniture and on the backs of the chairs) and Buddhist of the Far East

that time in Laos. Lao Buddhist sculptures borrowed heavily from the northern Thai styles produced at

Tibetan Buddhist ritual and practice. Few authentic examples are found today, making authentic examples

Buddhist, and their language and customs are closely related to the Thai and Laotians, their neighbours to

hands. This was an incredibly significant event in the Buddhist narrative as it was believed that

Buddhist, and their language and customs are closely related to the Thai and Laotians, their neighbors to

(907–923 AD). He was a native of Zhejiang, and his Buddhist name was Qieci literally "Promise this

Buddhist knotted ribbon sign, and a beautifully drawn planter on a table containing a riot of flowers. I

With the period of Phnom Udong, Buddhist art is at its peak and the themes of Buddhism are put

Tibetan and other Buddhist monasteries. Occasionally these rugs are inscribed in Tibetan character to give

corner in high relief with a Buddhist lion flanking an Archaistic foliate scroll intertwined in the

period, a crowned Buddha image appeared, contrary to Buddhist belief that all worldly materialism should

depicted with a cornucopia. This kind of interaction between Classical and Buddhist artistic conventions is

believed that the rugs were woven to be used as a table covering in a Buddhist temple. Some treatises

Buddhist Mandala, giving the city its name. Although this short-lived kingdom finally fell to the British

historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Although Buddhist texts do not specify the gender of bodhisattvas, the early

build a Buddhist temple Takao-san on it. The background is colored by sprinkling different densities

body of a deer but scaly, the tail of a Buddhist lion, and the hooves of a goat.” Much like the

return to the tomb. Depictions on these jars also represent a combination of Daoist, Buddhist, and

and Buddhists (conceived in the form of Mahakala), try to appease him. This large and impressive head

Buddhist faith. Interestingly, the Hindu cults of Saivism and Vaisnavism shared many characteristics of

recite Buddhist scriptures for 100 days’ The gold shrine containing the relics of the late 6th

designs embellished dragon floral cloud and Buddhist motives High grade almost pure silver Period: 19th

Carved teak Buddhist disciple with vintage lacquer & gold leaf. Mandalay, Burma, ca. 1830. 14.25

An 18th century Japanese silk and paper mounted hanging scroll depicting the Buddhist goddess

Thai buddhist painting featuring dragons and figures in a landscape. 19th Century

A fine example of a Buddhist Temple Cabinet with a wonderful patina. It includes a 'secret

Buddhist metal temple flowers, Meiji Period (1868-1912) lotus flowers and leaves with nickel and

protectors of the four directional quarters of the universe, and Buddhist devotees helped popularize this

Shinto shrines are rarely available today and this one is a fine (and large) example. The shrine is from Meiji period (1868 - 1912 A.D.). Gilt bi-folded doors and a exquisitely carve...

Beautiful example of Bodhisattwa sculpture. Remains of lacquer are visible throughout the surface. Finely carved details. This kind of Bodhisattwa appeared in China about 800 year...

A 19th century Buddhist Manuscript Chest - Trunk. Antique Burmese Sadaik Chest of the Mandalay

Buddhist sitting Monk made in marble. From Burma. Original condition.

19th century Buddhist prayer box. A Thai Buddhist manuscript box of the 19th century or earlier

According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha had two first Chief Disciples, Sāriputta and Moggallāna

A 19th century Japanese lacquered Buddhist shrine with a triad of deities and gilt lacquered

Dehua porcelain Buddhist Deity, Chinese white, 19th century, Asia, Quanine, Home Decor H 31 cm, L