TIBET
Large Ceremonial Rock Crystal Vajra
Tibet, 18./19. Jh..
Rare four-pronged vajra (Tibetan: Dorje) carved from a massive rock crystal, yellowish with minor sintering. Since Tibet has no diamonds, rock crystal was revered as the petrified ice from the mountains of the gods and regarded as the embodiment of absolute clarity and purity. This vajra, itself a symbol of the absolute clarity of enlightened spirits, is carved from rock crystal and partially wrapped with slightly oxidized bronze wires in a stylized lotus petal form. An extraordinary ritual object of museum-quality collector’s standard.
H.: 9 cm, B.: 35 cm, T.: 9 cm
Preis: 5000 €
Large Vishva Vajra
Tibet, 19 Jh. Doppel- Vajra
Made of rock crystal; regarded as a symbol of the perfection of all actions and the Absolute, present in all directions.
H: 22 cm, B: 21,5 cm
Preis: 3600 €
Large Vishva Vajra
Tibet, 18./19. Jh.,
Bronze with dark patina; double vajra, symbol of the perfection of all actions, also known as the diamond scepter cross. Symbolically in tantric Buddhism, it represents the enlightened spirit radiating in all four directions. Perfect bronze casting; the four prongs each emerge from the mouth of a benevolent makara.
H: ca. 11 cm, L: 34,3 cm, B: 34,3 cm
Preis: 2350€
Rare Perak Headdress
Westtibet, Ladakh, 19. Jh..
This headdress, traditionally worn by married women in Ladakh, serves not only as decoration but also as magical protection for the head and a symbol of the family’s wealth. Mounted on a fabric-covered felt base, it is adorned with approx. 136 baroque turquoise stones of varying sizes and shades, a repoussé silver medallion, a square silver brooch set with coral, and two silver ornaments with small turquoise stones. The lower edge is finished with five rows of five sewn cowrie shells each. Sides made of black Persian lamb fur; carrying cords braided from yak hair. A rare, large, and richly jeweled Perak; a collector’s piece.
L: 75 cm, B: 37 cm
Preis 1600 €
Rare Monastery Altar Hanging
Tibet 17./18. Jh.
On a textile ground, an arrangement of six elements aligned vertically, connected by
hinged together, gilded bronze panels with Bodhisattva depictions and
depictions of mythical creatures, all in fine repoussé work; upper section finished with
a Kala mask, the demon of time; lower edge bounded by a cut-out
Mantra plaque; an extraordinary ritual object of museum-quality collector’s standard.
H: 190 cm, B: 38,5 cm
Preis 7400 €
Rare Monastery Altar Hanging
Tibet 17./18. Jh.
On a textile ground, an arrangement of six elements aligned vertically, connected by
hinged together, gilded bronze panels with Bodhisattva depictions and
depictions of mythical creatures, all in fine repoussé work; upper section finished with
a Kala mask, the demon of time; lower edge bounded by a cut-out
Mantra plaque; an extraordinary ritual object of museum-quality collector’s standard.
H: 190 cm, B: 38,5 cm
Preis 7400 €
Provincial Travel Altar / Gau
H: 20 cm, B: 14,5 cm
Preis 550 €
Round Travel Altar / Gau
Tibet, 19. Jh.,
Front in a silver alloy; around a central round altar window, behind which sits a terracotta Bodhisattva, are six mantras in cartouches executed in fine repoussé work, surrounded by a floral-decorated border. Sides and back in copper, housed in a padded brocade carrying case.
H: 6 cm, D: 18 cm
Preis 550 €
Khatvanga
Preis 1500 €