Tibetan Furniture

79459 Vintage Tibetan Rug, 01'06 x 01'08. Rendered in an arresting, stylized form, this hand-knotted wool vintage Tibetan rug presents the legendary five-clawed dragon in a rare and ...

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...

A good antique Early 19th Century Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha statue, Circa 1800. The Buddha seated upon a triangular shaped base with lotus decoration, the Buddha's hands posed i...

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell. Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Prayer Bell. A Bronze ritual bell "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghan...

A rare striking 18th century Tibetan Thangka depicting the Green Tara seated on a lotus throne ready to step down to offer comfort and pro...

Water Dragon is a small runner rug by Joseph Carini inspired by ancient Tibetan designs. Remarkable for its beautiful indigo blue field and expressive colorful design, this accessory throw rug could be used at the foot of a bed, in a small hallway or to cozy up any corner of your home. A dragon is the center of this design with ornate details with colorful Tibetan clouds...

Collectible and rare Tibetan saddle cover featuring two charming tigers surrounded by a border of beautiful dragons. This handmade saddle was prob...

This low Tibetan table from the mid-19th century is richly decorated from end to end with vibrant red lacquer and hand-painted embellishment. The square table has a waisted design wi...

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 outstretched fingers touching the ground, feeling the pulse of the Earth. The Buddha is surrounded by dozens of monks seated...

Exquisite Antique Chinese Silver & Copper Decorative Vessel with Dragon and Mythical Beast Motifs – Xuande Mark An outstanding example of antique Chinese silver and copper craftsman...

Decorative Antique Asian round wood box container with lid and brass pull. Vintage collectible Asian wooden tobacco or opium round container. Round shaped lidded opium container...

Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover ( 2'3" x 4' - 69 x 122 )

Antique indigo blue Tibetan Khaden rug with orange phoenix and floral ornamentation. The design and iconography is very unusual - unique as far as we know. All the colors are natural...

Vintage Tibetan Buddhist inlaid bronze singing bowl - featuring a cast central plaque with the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism (golden fish, parasol, treasure vase, lotus flower...

A Monumental Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Ornamental Buddha Sculpture of Vajravidarana: A Masterpiece of Sino-Tibetan Craftsmanship, Late 19th Century, Qing Dynasty This monumental gilt-lacquered bronze ornamental sculpture of Vajravidarana is an extraordinary and commanding piece of art, showcasing the pinnacle of Sino-Tibetan craftsmanship from the late 19th century. The figure of Vajravidarana, a powerful purification deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is meticulously sculpted to embody both spiritual authority and artistic excellence. Vajravidarana is primarily known for his role in removing spiritual impurities and negativities. Unlike other deities associated with wisdom or compassion, Vajravidarana’s function is centered on purification and healing. He is typically depicted holding a vajra and a bell, symbolizing the cutting away of delusions and the resonance of divine truth. In this striking sculpture, Vajravidarana is shown holding a vishva vajra (the double vajra), a unique and powerful variation of the traditional iconography, which signifies ultimate protection and the dispelling of negative karma. Vajravidarana: The Supreme Purifier and Protector Vajravidarana is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the deity of spiritual purification, called upon to cleanse practitioners of defilements and negative influences. His vajra represents the indestructibility of truth, while his bell signifies the wisdom that resonates through purification rituals. In this sculpture, the presence of the vishva vajra, or double vajra, enhances his association with supreme protection, ensuring the destruction of all spiritual obstacles and afflictions. The figure’s powerful yet composed expression conveys a sense of unwavering resolve and divine authority. His posture, along with the carefully sculpted details of his robes and ornaments, highlights his function as a guardian against impurity. The inclusion of the vishva vajra rather than the usual single vajra reinforces his role as a supreme protector, capable of dispelling all forms of negativity and restoring balance. Symbolism of the Mantras and Aureole: Unlike deities that embody wisdom through duality, Vajravidarana’s iconography is centered on purification and exorcism. The aureole surrounding him is inscribed with sacred purification mantras rather than depictions of a consort. These mantras emphasize his function as a remover of obstacles and impurities, reinforcing his role in Buddhist healing rituals. The presence of the sacred inscriptions elevates the sculpture’s spiritual significance, making it a focal point for meditation and ritual purification. Practitioners often visualize Vajravidarana radiating purifying light, dissolving afflictions and negative karma. This theme is mirrored in the sculptural repetition of the purification symbols on the aureole, reinforcing the deity’s role as a divine cleanser. Gilt-Lacquered Bronze: The Artistry of Sino-Tibetan Metalwork: The craftsmanship of this monumental figure reflects the expertise of late 19th-century Sino-Tibetan metalwork, where traditional Tibetan themes were infused with Chinese artistic sensibilities. Cast in bronze and finished with a rich gilt lacquer, the statue has an otherworldly glow, giving it an ethereal, almost divine presence. The gilding process—applied with exceptional skill—gives the sculpture a striking luminosity that enhances the fine details of the facial features, flowing robes, jewelry, and other elements of the deity’s attire. The technique employed to create this figure speaks to the high level of craftsmanship that flourished during the late Qing Dynasty and early modern Tibetan art. The ornate details of the robes and the fine texture of the sculpture highlight the exceptional skill of the artisans who brought this work to life. The use of gold and lacquer not only reflects the preciousness of the sculpture but also its spiritual significance as an object meant to inspire reverence and meditation. An Ornamental Sculpture of Monumental Scale: Unlike smaller devotional objects, this sculpture is designed as an ornamental masterpiece, intended to make a grand visual and spiritual statement. Its monumental size allows it to dominate any space, offering a commanding presence that is both physically and symbolically impressive. In Buddhist practice, large sculptures of this nature are often placed in temples or meditation halls, where their imposing size and serene presence would encourage contemplation and devotion. The grand scale of the statue further amplifies the spiritual power it is meant to convey. As a representation of Vajravidarana, it is not only a physical object of beauty but also a conduit for meditation, purification, and enlightenment. The scale of the sculpture also emphasizes the divine stature of the deity, highlighting his importance in the Buddhist tradition as the ultimate force for spiritual cleansing and protection. Provenance: Acquired in China in circa 1900 1905 Private Buddhist Temple, Northeast, USA Private Sale Solomon Treasure...

31343 New Modern Tibetan Tiger Carpet, 08'00 x 10'01. Bathed in an aura of regal magnetism, this majestic contemporary Tibetan Tiger rug is a study in audacity, tradition, and luxury...

An exquisitely hand painted Tibetan Thangka by one of our master artists in Nepal featuring the majestic White Tara. Seated Dhyana Asana upon a lotus throne, her ethereal presence is...

Dated to the late 19th century, this small painted cabinet is a lovely example of Tibetan folk artistry. The low chest has an overhung top and inset paneled sides, each carved with c...

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 storage chest...

SUMO-sized Collector’s Edition limited to 918 copies (No. 81–998), each signed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, with a bookstand designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect and ...

A rare antique orange Chinese Tibetan dragon rug likely from a Tibetan monastery. The ornamentation along the top imitates a curtain or a skirt, which indicates it was a pillar rug, ...

An extraordinary 19th-century Tibetan monastery door panel, dating to circa 1890, originally used as a chamber door for monks. This unique piece is a vibrant expression of Himalayan ...

Tibetan possibly Nepalese bronze, 18th-19th century. Detailed Vajrasattva figure, a Bodhisattva. It is peacefully seated in dhyanasana (position/pose in Meditation) and resting on a ...

Vintage Gilt Bronze Asian Sculpture of a Thai Deity Prince Playing Music 1950's. Gilt cast bronze sculpture of a religious Thai deity sitting with o...

A THANGKA DEPICTING AMITAYUS, 18TH CENTURY Tibet. Distemper on cloth, with a silk brocade frame, mounted as a hanging scroll with wood handles. Finely painted with Amitayus seated i...

Two Tigers is Joseph Carini's twist on a traditional Tibetan design. Two tigers face opposite directions surrounded by bamboo shoots and flowers reminiscent of east Asian motifs. The...

This ceramic tsa tsa brick depicts a series of six Buddhist deities. It was crafted as a meditation by a Buddhist monk in training and traditionally would have...

This antique Khaden smaller runner rug is remarkable for its fantastic orange field and expressive design. Two phoenix and two dragons balance one another out on either side. In Tibe...

Pair of exquisite bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling angel Buddha table lamps. These intricate bronze sculptures lamps, dating 1940’s to 1950’s, feature a dark green patina with gold det...

Prince Gautama Siddhartha was the son of Mayadevi and Suddhodana, king of the Sakya of Kapilavastu. At court, young Siddhartha led a joyful and carefree life, married Yasodhara and h...

This 19th C. Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed dragon loop handle at top, four studded panels at shoulde...

Two Tigers is Joseph Carini's twist on a traditional Tibetan design. Two tigers face opposite directions surrounded by bamboo shoots and flowers reminiscent of east Asian motifs. The...

Inspired by ancient Tibetan designs, Lotus Garden, is a small runner rug is part of Joseph Carini's collection of 3x6s carpets. Remarkable for its fantastic orange field and expressi...

Beautiful modern Tibetan Indian wool & silk rug with a beige field in an abstract patterning blue, gray, and tan color. This combination of materials offers strength and durability f...

An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It depicts Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, who is a wrathful manifestation of Manjusri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, and in other contexts he also functions as a dharmapala, or 'Dharma-protector'. The buffalo head deity Vajrabhairava is one of the three principal meditation deities of the Gelug School. He is shown with nine faces in the Yab Yum...

A stunning and authentic antique Tibetan altar cabinet hand-painted with a five-clawed dragon encircled by clouds and flames, a powerful imperial...

2 PairS of Asian Thai style (19/20th Century) red and gold painted and carved door panels with dancing figures (PRICED PER Pair).

Decorated with relief carvings and polychrome pigments, this low, rectangular table Is a 19th-century Tibetan folding table (choksi), originally used as an altar surface for Buddhist...

A stunning bronze table lamp featuring intricately detailed Thai musician figure in a seated pose. Material: Cast bronze with gilt detailing Design: Tra...

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 storage chest. A well preserved patina showcasing its history alive with warm soft rich colors of cinnabar, red, white, orange, gray, gold and black. Superbly decorated with birds, butterfly's, flowers and goldfish. Surrounded with the endless knot or eternal knot Srivatsa. Srivatsa is a symbolic knot one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism. It is symbolized also as Samsara, the endless cycle of suffering of birth, death and rebirth and the inter-twining of wisdom and compassion. Also as a symbol representing the cycle of life. This highly decorated chest was worthy of such Auspicious regard making it extremely significant to those who used it. An important Asian Antique chest...

On offer is an impressively large and finely cast Sino-Tibetan gilt antiquebronze statue of Vajrasattva Bodhisattva, circa 19th century maybe earlier. The deity is depicted seating i...

Beautiful modern Tibetan hand-knotted wool and silk rug with a gray field. This Tibetan rug has red, pink, blue, and golden accents in a gorgeous all-over Lyndhurst floral design. ...

An exceptional, most unique, extra long hand painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the beloved Green Tara. Seated on a high lotus throne with a pair of holy beasts, her right leg extende...

This hand-loomed Tibetan wool blanket is a rare vintage piece. Its thick pile would have been used for sleeping on or under during the cold nights in the Himalayas. In Tibet, it woul...

A Tibetan Yamantaka Thangka 17th/18th Century The thangka is coloured and gilt with the fierce deity depicted striding in alidhasana surrounded by a fiery aureole. Numerous other de...

A stunning bronze table lamp featuring intricately detailed Thai musician figure in a seated pose. Material: Cast bronze with gilt detailing Design: Tra...

A finely gilded, hand painted Tibetan Thangka depicting the beloved Green Tara. Seated lalita asana, Tara has her right foot on a pendulous lotus in the motion of stepping down from ...

78436 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 01.05 x 01.06. Emanating timeless beauty with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The floral design and symbolic colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly unique look. This small Chinese Art Deco rug...

A finely painted Tibetan Thangka featuring the five wealth gods Jambhala. In the center the most powerful Yellow Jambhala sits on a lotus throne in the vajra position with his right ...

Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s. Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl. A special collectible piece. Made from bronze, a good heavy wei...

Tibetan Buddhist thangka from the late 18th early 19th century. Distemper on cloth (either silk or cotton) Depicting a Buddhist deity with multi arms and Buddhist religious relics ...

19th Century Bronze Rain Drum with Snail and Elephant Motifs - Antique Collectible Discover this stunning 19th-century bronze rain drum, a remarkable antique collectible featuring i...

Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha This buddha sits in a seating lotus position a triangular base. His many hands fan out behind his back. Two hands...

An authentic late 18th-century Tibetan altar cabinet retaining its original painted decoration—a rare survival in this condition. Traditionally u...

A Tibetan bronze singing bowl, circa mid-20th century. 8 ½ inches wide by 4 ⅝ inches tall

Tibetan Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'10" W x 5'2" L2 Origin: Tibet Period: c. 1900 Rug ID: 16965

Antique Southeast Asian cast bronze buddha head sculpture with verdigris patina mounted on a ebonized wood base. Bronze Sukhothai style Buddha bronze head with green patina, from Nor...

This vintage example was woven in the 1980s, which marks the beginning of the revivalist period of Tibetan weaving, which took place in Nepal through small co-operatives of Tibetan r...

19th century Burmese bronze temple bell with original carved hardwood stand, painted iron hanging bracket, and striker. This rare large scale cast bronze bell has a splendid sculptural and spiritual presence. The bell has a long inscription on the upper part. The offering of a bronze bell to a monastery or temple was considered second only to the offering of a Buddha image as an act of merit (kutho). Such bells were cast using the lost wax (cire perdue) method. Casting of such bells was auspicious with specific rituals being performed by the caster and sponsors to ensure the appropriate blessings. The bell here, as with all such Burmese bells...

This unique Tibetan rug with a dragon design measures 133 × 62 cm and stands out for both its symbolic richness and distinctive shape. Shaped in an hourglass or saddle form, it likel...