Bronze Garuda in Namaskara Mudra Pose

Mid-19th century Chinese cast iron seated figure. Chinese seated figure in official robes & head-dress, an immortal in Taoism & mythology. Probab...

Late 19th century Qingtian stone (soapstone) carved scholar's brush rest, Chinese. A landscape carving depicting tea houses among pine trees by a lake with mountains behind. Contrast...

Hindu altar in bronze, probably late 19th century, of Shiva, the God of Destruction (he destroys evil, ignorance & death) in the foreground seated on a pea...

Circa 1880 pair of brass horse doorstops, English. Heavy & handsome - ideal as bookends or decorative accessories. Each horse with raised foot stepping out. Very fine cases. Stepped ...

A sublime Burmese carved, lacquered and gilt hardwood crowned Buddha seated in a "western pose", early to mid 20th century, Burma (Myanmar). The elegant and graceful Buddha is portrayed wearing an elaborate six pointed crown with two large "wings" to the side, and a simple robe wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. He is seated upon a high stepped throne, his feet resting upon a double lotus pedestal. The Buddha's face is serene. He stares out in the distance calmly, with eyes slightly downcast, and a slight smile on his face. His long, pendulous earlobes blend in with the wings of the elaborate crown upon his head. A lotus bud finial would originally have surmounted the head, but is now missing. He holds one hand in his lap, palm up in a meditative gesture. His other hand rests gently on his knee. This pose, with the Buddha seated upon a raised throne, with both legs planted on the floor, is often referred to as a "western pose". The pose is most often associated with the Bodhisattva Maitreya...

Rare pair of monks from the 18th century-Ayutthaya-Thailand Superb pair of large lacquered and gilt bronze monks very beautiful face and expression ...

This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in Hindu and Buddhist faith. Taking the form of half-bird...

This petite bronze figurine is cast in the form of Garuda, a demigod and mythical king of birds in Hindu and Buddhist faith. Taking the form of half-bird...