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Fine Antique 19C Tibetan Sterling Silver Repousse Ritual Yak Butter Oil Lamp
Fine Antique 19C Tibetan Sterling Silver Repousse Ritual Yak Butter Oil Lamp

Fine Antique 19C Tibetan Sterling Silver Repousse Ritual Yak Butter Oil Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

Fine antique 19th century Tibetan .925 sterling silver "Yak" ritual butter oil lamp. Wonderful shape and form.

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Tibetan Meditation Rug with Three Mandalas
Antique Tibetan Meditation Rug with Three Mandalas

Antique Tibetan Meditation Rug with Three Mandalas

Located in Milan, IT

The stains resulted from Yak butter, used in propitiatory rituals, strongly suggests that it was originally intended for monastic purposes.

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Leather Painted Trunk
Tibetan Leather Painted Trunk

Tibetan Leather Painted Trunk

$4,800

H 15.5 in W 29.25 in D 12.5 in

Tibetan Leather Painted Trunk

Located in Austin, TX

The clasp of cast bronze with a lacquer-like finish from years of applied yak butter. Two native patches to the front of the chest indicate the value placed on this piece by genera...

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Antique Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Tibetan Folding Table Tepchog
19th Century Tibetan Folding Table Tepchog

19th Century Tibetan Folding Table Tepchog

$1,800 / item

H 12 in W 24.5 in D 12 in

19th Century Tibetan Folding Table Tepchog

Located in New York, NY

Showing it age with a time endored patina of Yak butter, insence sot and wear from use. The artwork strongly suggests this table originated in Eastern Tibet, most likely from the hi...

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Antique 1890s Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Lacquer

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994
Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.63 in W 14.5 in D 3.25 in

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lana Wilson Ceramic " Artifact Teapot " Sculpture, California, c.1994 Artist Statement Artifacts like a tarnished copper yak butter teapot used in ceremonies in Bhutan or a Sambura ...

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20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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Unusual Leather Covered Yak Butter Churns From Tibet
Unusual Leather Covered Yak Butter Churns From Tibet

Unusual Leather Covered Yak Butter Churns From Tibet

Located in New York, NY

Four sculptural leather covered yak butter churns from Tibet. The faded old leather coverings are crudely stitched with beautiful surfaces.

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Decorative Bowls

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tibetan 19th Century Altar Cabinet with Original Painting Pinewood
Tibetan 19th Century Altar Cabinet with Original Painting Pinewood

Tibetan 19th Century Altar Cabinet with Original Painting Pinewood

Located in Vienna, AT

Furthermore, they were used as storage for important religious scrolls, formal silk clothes, family jewelry and yak butter used in lamps.   

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Cabinets

Materials

Pine

19th century Antique Tibetan Yak Butter container Originating from Tibet
19th century Antique Tibetan Yak Butter container Originating from Tibet

19th century Antique Tibetan Yak Butter container Originating from Tibet

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter container Material : wood 35,5 cm high 29,5 diameter With fire gilded copper strip with Tibetan inscriptions 19th century Weight: 5 kgs Originating from Ti...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Tibetan Yak Butter Container
Tibetan Yak Butter Container

Tibetan Yak Butter Container

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H 10 in Dm 9 in

Tibetan Yak Butter Container

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic yet well designed container was used over a century ago to transport and store a nutritious butter made from yak’s milk. It is carved out of wood and wrapped with bamboo ...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo, Elm

Pair of Mongolian Yak Butter Containers, c. 1900
Pair of Mongolian Yak Butter Containers, c. 1900

Pair of Mongolian Yak Butter Containers, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These beautifully-aged wooden containers date to the late 19th century and were originally used to transport and store a nutritious butter made from yak’s milk. Food was scarce on th...

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Early 20th Century Mongolian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Elm

Fine Antique Tibetan Ritual Silver Butter Oil Lamp
Fine Antique Tibetan Ritual Silver Butter Oil Lamp

Fine Antique Tibetan Ritual Silver Butter Oil Lamp

Located in London, GB

Fine Antique Tibetan ritual silver butter oil lamp. The Yak butter Oil lamp used in Tibetan rituals Very finely made in high grade silver with hammered chased and repoussé Buddhis...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Tibetan Alter Cabinet Hand Carved Cedar Wood
Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Tibetan Alter Cabinet Hand Carved Cedar Wood

Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Tibetan Alter Cabinet Hand Carved Cedar Wood

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

They were often used as family altars & were used to store religious scrolls, silk ceremonial clothes, family jewellery and yak butter used in lamps. Original antique Tibetan cabi...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900
Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900

Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautifully-aged wooden container dates to the late 19th century and was used to transport and store a nutritious butter made from yak’s milk. Food was scarce on the Mongolian s...

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Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Elm

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churn
Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churn

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churn

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H 11.5 in Dm 14 in

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churn

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Tibetan yak butter churn with terrific patina, carved handles and knotted decoration.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churns
Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churns

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churns

Located in New York, NY

Two early 20th century Tibetan yak butter churns with terrific patina, carved handles and knotted decoration.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Set of Tibetan Yak Butter Churns
Set of Tibetan Yak Butter Churns

Set of Tibetan Yak Butter Churns

Located in New York, NY

A set of two tall Tibetan yak butter churns with a contemporary, sculptural appearance.

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Vintage 1920s Tibetan Vases

Materials

Pine

Tall Antique Yak Butter Churn from Tibet
Tall Antique Yak Butter Churn from Tibet

Tall Antique Yak Butter Churn from Tibet

Located in New York, NY

A tall, graceful antique wooden Tibetan yak butter churn with striking knotted straps.

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Vases

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churn with Decorative Knots
Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churn with Decorative Knots

Antique Tibetan Yak Butter Churn with Decorative Knots

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century wooden Tibetan yak butter churn with striking patina created by years of use with three knotted straps around the circumference of the piece.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

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Large Tibetan Painted Box
Large Tibetan Painted Box

Large Tibetan Painted Box

$480

H 16 in W 22.5 in D 15.5 in

Large Tibetan Painted Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Large size of Tibetan Box with painted foo lion playing and chasing ball. Original painted motif

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Thangka
Antique Tibetan Thangka

Antique Tibetan Thangka

$950Sale Price|26% Off

H 27 in W 23 in D 1 in

Antique Tibetan Thangka

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique Tibetan Thangka painted with horse rider in Mountain View Outside brown fabric with dragons style pattern Overall size: 27' height. 23" width Image sizez: 13.3" height. 13...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Painted Square Coffee Table
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Painted Square Coffee Table

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Painted Square Coffee Table

$1,072Sale Price|35% Off

H 18.5 in W 28 in D 28 in

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Painted Square Coffee Table

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 18 1/2in H x 28in W x 28in"D Door opening: 9in H x 23in W Origin: Lhasa, Tibet Circa: 1900-1940 Material: Cedar wood Condition: Original finished, hand made, hand paint. N...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Cedar

17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

$18,000

H 35 in W 26.25 in D 1.25 in

17th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible and rare 17th century (Ming Dynasty) Tibetan Thangka depicting the Medicine Buddha seated on a lotus throne with an alms bowl in one hand, and his other hand with outst...

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Antique 17th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings

Materials

Linen, Paint

Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard
Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard

Antique Chinese Deer & Flower Tibetan Polychrome Painted Altar Cabinet Sideboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan, Polychrome painted Altar cabinet with drawers depicting Deers & Potted plants This...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Traveler's Trunk with Painted Hide, c. 1850
Tibetan Traveler's Trunk with Painted Hide, c. 1850

Tibetan Traveler's Trunk with Painted Hide, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique traveler's chest from Tibet or Mongolia is one of the most unique trunks we've come across in our 20 years of collecting. Dated to the 19th century or earlier, the woode...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hide, Wood

Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet

Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet

Located in Austin, TX

A powerful and impressive large and tall Tibetan orange red lacquer painted storage trunk featuring a Kirtimukha, Face of Glory, late 19th or early 20th century, Tibet. The large ...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mongolian Painted Trunk
Mongolian Painted Trunk

Mongolian Painted Trunk

$3,600

H 26 in W 60 in D 23 in

Mongolian Painted Trunk

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully painted Mongolian wooden chest of the 19th century. This is a wonderful example exhibiting the art work in the region. Large hand made hand decorated Mongolian painted ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Mongolian Tibetan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood, Poplar

Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer
Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer

Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan, Polychrome painted trunk depicting Dragons This is a very good looking and well m...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk
Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk

Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk

Located in Bradenton, FL

AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a spacious wooden interior, offering a large amount of storage. Outside features polychr...

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet
19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet

19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet

$5,500

H 42.25 in W 49 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Painted Tibetan Cabinet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 2 panel cabinet is beautifully painted with a pair of dragons, vases and lotus blossoms adoring both the front doors. Both sides of the cabinet are painted with the same floral ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elmwood Side Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood side cabinet from the 19th century, with double doors and two drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this elmwood cabinet features a...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Large Tibetan Chest with Hand-Painted Front
Large Tibetan Chest with Hand-Painted Front

Large Tibetan Chest with Hand-Painted Front

$7,200

H 27 in W 59.5 in D 22.5 in

Large Tibetan Chest with Hand-Painted Front

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Tibetan storage chest with traditional hand painted Dragons Tibet Wood, Iron, Paint 19th century. 27 x 59.5 x 22.5 in./ 69 x 151 x 57 Height on custom display St...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

$3,105

H 22.45 in W 19.3 in D 9.45 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare 16-17th cenury Ming Dynasty standing table screen. Untoched original condition. Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical...

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk
Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk

Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

This very large camphor wood trunk is incredible with a wonderful old patina and large oxidized hardware. It is a wonderful storage piece and is tall enough to be used as a hall tabl...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Tibetan Windows
Ancient Tibetan Windows

Ancient Tibetan Windows

$23,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 71.5 in W 46 in D 5 in

Ancient Tibetan Windows

Located in Asheville, NC

Ancient Tibetan Temple Windows each of their own unique design coming from the same dissassembled Temple in Tibet.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Tibetan Windows

Materials

Iron

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