Late 20th century Bronze Nepali Garuda statue from Nepal

Pair of two antique bronze Nepali Garuda statues Material : bronze 8,7 cm high 6,6 cm diameter 19th century (possibly earlier) Weight: 784 grams Originat...

Old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor statue Material : bronze 32,5 cm high 15 cm wide and 11,6 cm deep Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Vitarka mudra Middle 20th century Inlaid with real gem sto...

Material: bronze. Measures: 43, 7 cm high. 35, 5 cm wide and 25, 1 cm deep. Weight: 8.35 kgs. Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold. Dharmachakra mudra. Originating from Nepal. Early...

Material: bronze Measures: 43 cm high 36 cm wide and 26,5 cm deep Weight: 10.25 kgs Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra Originating from Nepal Early 20th century Very...

Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved soapstone vase with dragons.

These finely carved pair of Indian dolls are known as Marapachi Bommais, which literally translates to ‘wooden dolls’. Marapachi Bommais dolls are an important part of South Indian culture and rituals. These dolls which are usually in a pair as a bride and groom and is a part of the Golu display done in households during Navaratri. Marapachi Bommai hold great sentimental value as they are given as part of the bride’s wedding trousseau and are a legacy passed on from one generation to another in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The dolls are in naked form and are typically decorated with clothes and finery by children as their playthings. The female doll...

A large and magnificent cast bronze image of the Medicine Buddha, Bhaisajyaguru, rendered in the Burmese Pagan style, and most likely based on a period example that was either damaged or lost, 19th century, Burma or Thailand. He can be identified as the Medicine Buddha by the hand that rests in his lap, with his middle finger touching the thumb. A medicine pot or fruit stem would originally have been placed in his upturned palm. The face of this Buddha has been sculpted masterfully. He has a beautiful heart shaped face topped by hair neatly arranged in the typical "snail shell curls", and surmounted by a high ushnisha. Long, pendulous earlobes frame his face, a symbol of his princely past. He gazes serenely outwards from heavily lidded, downcast eyes, a content smile upon his full, lush lips. The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position), his elegant hands displayed in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favors and fulfilling wishes. Long, exquisite fingers extended, the thumb and middle finger touching in a gesture of compassion. He is clothed in a simple kasaya wrapped around his body and over one shoulder, leaving the shoulder and part of his chest bare. The diaphanous garment clings to his body, outlining his well proportioned and graceful, almost sensuous, form. The excess material pooled in neat pleats in front of him. A sash thrown over his shoulder. He sits upon a double lotus base upon a raised platform. The platform features two kneeling attendants, usually interpreted as the monks Ananda and Kasyapa. Between them is a circular disc representing the Wheel of Dharma. Contained in the disk is a flower with eight petals, symbolizing the eightfold path, one of the principle teachings of the Buddha. The sides and back of the platform featuring a series of singha, or lions, representative of the Buddha's royal past. An applied lacquer patina covers the entirety of the image. Large deposits of ash (from incense) are present between the curls of the hair, as well as some the other crevices, indicating this image was the subject of worship for many years. Bhaisajyaguru, also called the Medicine Buddha, or Buddha of Healing, is a revered figure in the Buddhist pantheon as a master able to cure suffering, both physical and spiritual, through his teachings. The Pagan Empire ruled most of present day Burma (Myanmar) from 849 to 1297. The capital, Bagan, served as a both the center of government and religion, where Buddhism reigned supreme. Bagan was also at a crossroads of the Buddhist world, with influence from India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and even Indonesia shaping their culture. As such, Pagan Buddha...

19th Century Gilt Bronze Garuda Buddha Statue – A Symbol of Power, Protection, and Wisdom This 19th Century Gilt Bronze Garuda Buddha Statue is a rare and powerful representation of Garuda, the mythical bird deity revered in Buddhism and Hinduism as a symbol of strength, protection, and divine wisdom. Garuda is known as the protector against evil forces, a celestial being with immense power to ward off negativity and bring spiritual enlightenment. Crafted from gilt bronze, this statue features intricate detailing, showcasing Garuda’s fierce expression, outstretched wings, and dynamic posture, radiating divine energy. The golden finish enhances its sacred presence, making it an exceptional piece for altars, temples, meditation spaces, and antique collections. Ideal for collectors of Buddhist and Hindu art...