Auction 10 June 2024 Asian Art

Lot n° 1

A RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA Nepal,...

A RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA Nepal, Licchavi style, 9th c. or later H. 28,5 cm Standing in slight tribhanga with his right hand lowered in the varadamudra while the left is resting on his hip, wearing dhoti, scarf fastened around his hips...

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Lot n° 2

A RARE AND EARLY BRONZE FIGURE...

A RARE AND EARLY BRONZE FIGURE OF A TARA Nepal, ca. 9th c. H. 32,8 cm Standing in tribhanga on a shaped pedestal with her right hand raised in abhayamudra, her left arm stretched along her body, wearing sari fastened around her hips with a belt, bejewelled,...

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Lot n° 3

A RARE AND EARLY FIVE-PRONGED IRON...

A RARE AND EARLY FIVE-PRONGED IRON DIAMOND SCEPTRE (VAJRA) Tibet, ca. 11th-12th c. L. 19 cm The pearl in the centre is surrounded by eight leaf motifs arranged in opposite directions. Symmetrical rows of animal paws (kirtimukha) follow, then rows of...

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Lot n° 4

A STONE FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA SAMANTHABADRA Tibet,...

A STONE FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA SAMANTHABADRA Tibet, ca. 11th c. H. 10 cm This early stone miniature shows a bodhisattva in a standing posture. In his left hand he holds a branch and on the right the Wish Jewel (mani). The index finger and little finger...

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Lot n° 5

A GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF BUDDHA...

A GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Nepal, Transitional period, ca. 12th c. H. 6,4 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand lowered in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing diaphanous monastic robe leaving...

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Lot n° 6

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet, 15th c. H. 8,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing diaphanous monastic garment, his face displaying a serene expression...

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Lot n° 7

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AKSHOBHYA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AKSHOBHYA Tibet, 14th c. H. 15,3 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing dhoti, scarf floating around his shoulders, bejewelled, his face displaying...

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Lot n° 8

A TORSO OF ADIBUDDHA VAIROCANA...

A TORSO OF ADIBUDDHA VAIROCANA MOUNTED ON A STAND Tibet, 14th c. H. 19,8 cm (without metal stand) Christian Roll (1915 - 2007) Collection, Munich, sold Nagel, 10.5.1997, lot 2146 - Partly chipped, bow with old repair

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Lot n° 9

A BRONZE PRIEST HANDBELL (GHANTA)...

A BRONZE PRIEST HANDBELL (GHANTA) AND A DIAMOND SCEPTER (VAJRA) Tibet, ca. 16th c. L./ H. 18 - 24 cm The handbell consisting of a domed-shaped lower section cast with a band of vajra emblems along the rim, the shoulder with eight petals each containing...

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Lot n° 10

A RARE TOAD-SHAPED BRONZE FLASK China,...

A RARE TOAD-SHAPED BRONZE FLASK China, Ming dynasty or later H. 20,1 cm These types of bronze flasks with a pewterlike surface are used by Tibetans as canteens for beer or water. Leather straps inserted through two rings attached to the sides and apertures...

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Lot n° 11

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet, 14th c. H. 9,5 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing monastic garment including a mantle covering his left shoulder,...

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Lot n° 12

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF HAYAGRIVA Tibet,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF HAYAGRIVA Tibet, 17th/ 18th c. H. 8 (12,5) cm Standing in pratyalidhasana on a shaped plinth set on a base cast with floralized ornaments, both hands in the tarjanimudra, wearing skirt, scarf floating around his shoulders, garland...

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Lot n° 13

A GILT-COPPER PLAQUE EMBOSSED WITH...

A GILT-COPPER PLAQUE EMBOSSED WITH SADAKSHARILOKESHVARA Tibet, 15th c. H. 24 cm Standing in samabhanga on a lotus base with his principle hands in anjalimudra while the secondary ones showing the vitarkamudra and holding the lotus, wearing dhoti fastened...

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Lot n° 14

A GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF JAMBHALA Tibet,...

A GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF JAMBHALA Tibet, probably 13th c. H. 10 cm Standing in pratyalidhasana on a figure reclining on a lotus base, his right hand supporting a blood-filled kapala while the left is holding the jewel-spitting nakula, pot-bellied, naked,...

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Lot n° 15

AN IRON FIGURINE OF JAMBHALA Tibet,...

AN IRON FIGURINE OF JAMBHALA Tibet, ca. 15th c. H. 6,3 cm Standing in alidhasana on a base with his right hand holding the kapala while the left is supporting the jewel-spitting nakula, naked apart from jewellery, his face displaying a severe expression...

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Lot n° 16

A BON BRONZE FIGURE OF SADAKSHARILOKESHVARA Tibet,...

A BON BRONZE FIGURE OF SADAKSHARILOKESHVARA Tibet, 15th c. H. 15,3 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his principle hands showing the anjalimudra while both secondary ones holding akshamala and lotus, wearing dhoti, scarf draped around his...

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Lot n° 17

A THANGKA DEPICTING BEG.TSE Mongolia,...

A THANGKA DEPICTING BEG.TSE Mongolia, 19th c. 31 x 23.5 cm Standing in pratyalishasana on a figure and horse reclining on a lotus base, his raised right hand holding sword while his left a human heart, around his arm a bow, wearing wide-sleeved mantle,...

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Lot n° 18

A FINE GUHAYASAMAJA MANDALA Tibet,...

A FINE GUHAYASAMAJA MANDALA Tibet, 15th c. 58 x 48 cm (72,5 x 60,5 cm) R. This fine mandala is dedicated to the central initiation deity Guhyasamaja-Akshobhyavajra, who personifies the tantra doctrine of "Hidden Unification" or "Secret Assembly". The...

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Lot n° 19

A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF...

A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRADHARA Tibet, 14th c. H. 27 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands in vajrahumkaramudra, originally holding the vajra and ghanta, wearing dhoti, bejewelled, his face displaying a serene expression...

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Lot n° 20

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA Tibet, 15th c. H. 13,4 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands resting in dhyanamudra on his lap supporting the alms-bowl, wearing diaphanous monastic garment, its raised borders incised with a geometric design,...

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Lot n° 21

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet, 15th c. H. 13,5 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands in the dharmacakramudra, wearing monastic garment including an underskirt and a patchwork mantle, its border engraved with scrolling tendrils, his...

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Lot n° 22

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SYAMATARA Tibet,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SYAMATARA Tibet, 16th c. H. 12,2 cm Seated in lalitasana on a lotus base with her right foot restring on a smaller lotus issued by the main one, her right hand in varadamudra while the left is showing the vitarkamudra, each hand...

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Lot n° 23

AN IMPORTANT GILT-COPPER FIGURE...

AN IMPORTANT GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF PRAJNAPARAMITA Nepal, 16th c. H.17 cm (o.S.) Seated in vajrasana with her principle hands showing varadamudra and vitarkamudra, both other hands raised holding ratna and manuscript, wearing sari tied around the waist...

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Lot n° 24

A FINE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet,...

A FINE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet, late 16th c. H. 27,5 cm (o.S.) Seated in pralambapadasana with both feet placed on a lotus base, his right hand showing the vitarkamudra while the left resting on his lap, each holding the stem of the utpala...

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Lot n° 25

A GROUP OF DERGE FITTINGS AND PENDANTS...

A GROUP OF DERGE FITTINGS AND PENDANTS AND A PEN CONTAINER Tibet, ca. 15th - 17th c. L. 9,5; 39 and 31,8 cm Old German private collection, by repute acquired in Asia in the 1960s, sold from his collection at Nagel, 30.10.2009, lot 1270 This delicate...

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Lot n° 26

A GILT-BRONZE THRONE Tibet, 15th/...

A GILT-BRONZE THRONE Tibet, 15th/ 16th c. B. 10 cm The rectangular throne cast to its front with a pair of reclining lions flanking the central section with scrolling tendrils and both sides with each a stylized flower. From a German private collection,...

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Lot n° 27

A PART-GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet,...

A PART-GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet, 15th c. 17 x 60.5 cm Carved with a central placed vase of abundance issuing scrolling tendrils. From an old German private collection, acquired before 2007 - Some wear, partly chipped

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Lot n° 28

A WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet,...

A WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet, 14th c. 27 x 71 cm The rectangular cover finely carved with a central panel containing Amoghasiddha seated in vajrasana on a lotus base placed on a throne carved to its front with a pair of lions, his right hand in abhayamudra...

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Lot n° 29

A WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet,...

A WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet, 15th c. 28 x 74 cm The rectangular cover carved with a central placed vase of abundance issuing scrolling tendrils encompassing the Eight Buddhist emblems, in a petal border, the reverse deprived of any decoration and...

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Lot n° 30

AN ARGILLITE MINIATURE STELE DEPICTING...

AN ARGILLITE MINIATURE STELE DEPICTING THE TATHAGATA AKSHOBHYA Burma, Pagan period, 12th/13th c. H. 9,2 x 6,4 x 2,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base placed on a throne with a pair of lions flanking the central worshipper to its front, his right...

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Lot n° 31

A THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet,...

A THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet, 17th/18th c. 92,5 x 60 / 98 x 67,5 cm R. The painting depicting the central placed Buddha seated in vajrasana on a lotus base placed on a throne, his right hand showing the varadamudra while the left is resting...

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Lot n° 32

TWO BRONZE KADAM CHÖRTEN Tibet,...

TWO BRONZE KADAM CHÖRTEN Tibet, ca. 13th/ 14th c. H. 15,1 - 15,3 cm From the estate of the collections of Consul General Heinrich Betz (1873-1957) and his son Erwin Betz (Tianjin 1907 - Bonn 1982), acquired in China before 1945, sold Nagel, 14.5.1999,...

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Lot n° 33

A COPPER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF...

A COPPER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet, early 16th c. H. 12,7 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in vitarkamudra while the left is resting on his lap supporting the kalasha, wearing monastic garment including an underskirt...

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Lot n° 34

A BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet, late 15th c. H. 14,5 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands in dharmacakramudra holding stems of lotuses flowering along his upper arms, one supporting the kamandalu, wearing dhoti, scarf draped around...

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Lot n° 35

A BRONZE FIGURE OF RNA.CHOGS.GZUGS Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF RNA.CHOGS.GZUGS Tibet, 16th c. H. 15,5 cm Seated in pralambapadasana on a throne with his right hand in abhayamudra while the left is resting on his knee, wearing various garments including a wide-sleeved mantle covering both shoulders...

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Lot n° 36

A BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet, 16th c. H. 9,2 cm Seated in pralambapadasana on a throne with his right hand raised in abhayamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing monastic garment, his face displaying a serene expression, elongated...

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Lot n° 37

A BRONZE FIGURE OF PROBABLY RATNAPANI Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF PROBABLY RATNAPANI Tibet, 14th c. H. 15 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in varadamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing dhoti, scarf floating around his shoulders, bejewelled, his face displaying...

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Lot n° 38

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMOGHAPASHALOKESHVARA Nepal,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMOGHAPASHALOKESHVARA Nepal, 16th/ 17th c. H. 21 cm Standing in slight tribhanga on a lotus base with his eight arms radiating around his body, the principle hands showing varadamudra and holding the kundika, wearing dhoti secured...

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Lot n° 39

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VASUDHARA Nepal....

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VASUDHARA Nepal. 16th/ 17th c. H. 20,8 cm Seated in lalitasana on a separate cast lotus base, her principle hands in varadamudra and vitarkamudra, both secondary ones holding rosary and vase, wearing sari, scarf, bejewelled,...

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Lot n° 40

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet, 17th c. H. 18,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with the vajra emblem to its front, both hands raised in front of his chest showing the dharmacakramudra, wearing monastic garment including an underskirt and...

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Lot n° 41

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF YAMA AND...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF YAMA AND YAMI Tibeto-Chinese, 18th c. H. 11,3 cm Standing in pratyalidhasana on the bull reclining on human figure placed on the lotus base, his right arm raised while the left is stretched outwards, both hands originally holding...

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Lot n° 42

A PARCEL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF...

A PARCEL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRAPANI Tibet, 17th/ 18th c. H. 23,6 cm Standing in pratyalidhasana on a separate cast lotus base surmounted by a pair of figures, his raised right hand brandishing the vajra while the left originally holding the noose,...

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Lot n° 43

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI Tibet,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MANJUSHRI Tibet, late 18th c. H. 10,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand holding the sword while the left the stem of a lotus flowering along his left shoulder supporting the manuscript, wearing dhoti,...

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Lot n° 44

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA China...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA China or Mongolia, late 18th c. H. 15,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, wearing dhoti, scarf draped around his shoulders, bejewelled, his face displaying a serene...

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Lot n° 45

TWO GILT-BRONZE FIGURES OF PANTHAKA...

TWO GILT-BRONZE FIGURES OF PANTHAKA AND NAGASENA Tibet, 18th/ 19th c. H. 11,3 und 9,4 cm The first seated in lalitasana on a cushion with his right hand holding manuscript and the left in vitarkamudra, wearing monastic garment, his face displaying a...

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Lot n° 46

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet, 18th c. H. 16 cm Seated with legs crossed on a double cushion with both hands resting on his lap in dhyanamudra, wearing monastic garment including an underskirt and a mantle covering both shoulders, his face displaying...

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Lot n° 47

TWO BRONZE VAJRA Tibet, 17th/ 18th...

TWO BRONZE VAJRA Tibet, 17th/ 18th c. L. 13 - 15 cm North German private collection, collected between 1950 and 1999 - Wear

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Lot n° 48

A GROUP OF THREE BRONZE VAJRA Tibet,...

A GROUP OF THREE BRONZE VAJRA Tibet, ca. 16th - 18th c. L. 12.5 - 15,5 cm Old South German private collection, sold Nagel, 13 November 1998, lot 1406 and acquired by the present owner - Wear

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Lot n° 49

A PARCEL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF...

A PARCEL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMASAMBHAVA Nepal, 18th/ 19th c. H. 14,1 cm Seated with legs crossed on a lotus base with his right hand holding the vajra while the left is supporting the kapala, the trishula resting against his left shoulder, wearing...

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Lot n° 50

A GILT-BRONZE PLAQUE OF A LOKAPALA Tibet,...

A GILT-BRONZE PLAQUE OF A LOKAPALA Tibet, 18th c. H. 11,8 cm (o.S.) Seated with legs widespread on a double cushion covered with a blanket, both hands holding the lute, wearing armour, pair of boots, his face displaying a severe expression with bulging...

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Auction 10 June 2024 Asian Art - Stuttgart

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A RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA Nepal,...

A RARE BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESHVARA Nepal, Licchavi style, 9th c. or later H. 28,5 cm Standing in slight tribhanga with his right hand lowered in the varadamudra while the left is resting on his hip, wearing dhoti, scarf fastened around his hips...

A RARE AND EARLY BRONZE FIGURE...

A RARE AND EARLY BRONZE FIGURE OF A TARA Nepal, ca. 9th c. H. 32,8 cm Standing in tribhanga on a shaped pedestal with her right hand raised in abhayamudra, her left arm stretched along her body, wearing sari fastened around her hips with a belt, bejewelled,...

A RARE AND EARLY FIVE-PRONGED IRON...

A RARE AND EARLY FIVE-PRONGED IRON DIAMOND SCEPTRE (VAJRA) Tibet, ca. 11th-12th c. L. 19 cm The pearl in the centre is surrounded by eight leaf motifs arranged in opposite directions. Symmetrical rows of animal paws (kirtimukha) follow, then rows of...

A STONE FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA SAMANTHABADRA Tibet,...

A STONE FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA SAMANTHABADRA Tibet, ca. 11th c. H. 10 cm This early stone miniature shows a bodhisattva in a standing posture. In his left hand he holds a branch and on the right the Wish Jewel (mani). The index finger and little finger...

A GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF BUDDHA...

A GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Nepal, Transitional period, ca. 12th c. H. 6,4 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand lowered in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing diaphanous monastic robe leaving...

﻿A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet,...

﻿A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet, 15th c. H. 8,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing diaphanous monastic garment, his face displaying a serene expression...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AKSHOBHYA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AKSHOBHYA Tibet, 14th c. H. 15,3 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing dhoti, scarf floating around his shoulders, bejewelled, his face displaying...

A TORSO OF ADIBUDDHA VAIROCANA...

A TORSO OF ADIBUDDHA VAIROCANA MOUNTED ON A STAND Tibet, 14th c. H. 19,8 cm (without metal stand) Christian Roll (1915 - 2007) Collection, Munich, sold Nagel, 10.5.1997, lot 2146 - Partly chipped, bow with old repair

A BRONZE PRIEST HANDBELL (GHANTA)...

A BRONZE PRIEST HANDBELL (GHANTA) AND A DIAMOND SCEPTER (VAJRA) Tibet, ca. 16th c. L./ H. 18 - 24 cm The handbell consisting of a domed-shaped lower section cast with a band of vajra emblems along the rim, the shoulder with eight petals each containing...

A RARE TOAD-SHAPED BRONZE FLASK China,...

A RARE TOAD-SHAPED BRONZE FLASK China, Ming dynasty or later H. 20,1 cm These types of bronze flasks with a pewterlike surface are used by Tibetans as canteens for beer or water. Leather straps inserted through two rings attached to the sides and apertures...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet, 14th c. H. 9,5 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing monastic garment including a mantle covering his left shoulder,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF HAYAGRIVA Tibet,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF HAYAGRIVA Tibet, 17th/ 18th c. H. 8 (12,5) cm Standing in pratyalidhasana on a shaped plinth set on a base cast with floralized ornaments, both hands in the tarjanimudra, wearing skirt, scarf floating around his shoulders, garland...

A GILT-COPPER PLAQUE EMBOSSED WITH...

A GILT-COPPER PLAQUE EMBOSSED WITH SADAKSHARILOKESHVARA Tibet, 15th c. H. 24 cm Standing in samabhanga on a lotus base with his principle hands in anjalimudra while the secondary ones showing the vitarkamudra and holding the lotus, wearing dhoti fastened...

A GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF JAMBHALA Tibet,...

A GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF JAMBHALA Tibet, probably 13th c. H. 10 cm Standing in pratyalidhasana on a figure reclining on a lotus base, his right hand supporting a blood-filled kapala while the left is holding the jewel-spitting nakula, pot-bellied, naked,...

AN IRON FIGURINE OF JAMBHALA Tibet,...

AN IRON FIGURINE OF JAMBHALA Tibet, ca. 15th c. H. 6,3 cm Standing in alidhasana on a base with his right hand holding the kapala while the left is supporting the jewel-spitting nakula, naked apart from jewellery, his face displaying a severe expression...

A BON BRONZE FIGURE OF SADAKSHARILOKESHVARA Tibet,...

A BON BRONZE FIGURE OF SADAKSHARILOKESHVARA Tibet, 15th c. H. 15,3 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his principle hands showing the anjalimudra while both secondary ones holding akshamala and lotus, wearing dhoti, scarf draped around his...

A THANGKA DEPICTING BEG.TSE Mongolia,...

A THANGKA DEPICTING BEG.TSE Mongolia, 19th c. 31 x 23.5 cm Standing in pratyalishasana on a figure and horse reclining on a lotus base, his raised right hand holding sword while his left a human heart, around his arm a bow, wearing wide-sleeved mantle,...

A FINE GUHAYASAMAJA MANDALA Tibet,...

A FINE GUHAYASAMAJA MANDALA Tibet, 15th c. 58 x 48 cm (72,5 x 60,5 cm) R. This fine mandala is dedicated to the central initiation deity Guhyasamaja-Akshobhyavajra, who personifies the tantra doctrine of "Hidden Unification" or "Secret Assembly". The...

A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF...

A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF VAJRADHARA Tibet, 14th c. H. 27 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands in vajrahumkaramudra, originally holding the vajra and ghanta, wearing dhoti, bejewelled, his face displaying a serene expression...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITABHA Tibet, 15th c. H. 13,4 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands resting in dhyanamudra on his lap supporting the alms-bowl, wearing diaphanous monastic garment, its raised borders incised with a geometric design,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet, 15th c. H. 13,5 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands in the dharmacakramudra, wearing monastic garment including an underskirt and a patchwork mantle, its border engraved with scrolling tendrils, his...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SYAMATARA Tibet,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF SYAMATARA Tibet, 16th c. H. 12,2 cm Seated in lalitasana on a lotus base with her right foot restring on a smaller lotus issued by the main one, her right hand in varadamudra while the left is showing the vitarkamudra, each hand...

AN IMPORTANT GILT-COPPER FIGURE...

AN IMPORTANT GILT-COPPER FIGURE OF PRAJNAPARAMITA Nepal, 16th c. H.17 cm (o.S.) Seated in vajrasana with her principle hands showing varadamudra and vitarkamudra, both other hands raised holding ratna and manuscript, wearing sari tied around the waist...

A FINE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet,...

A FINE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet, late 16th c. H. 27,5 cm (o.S.) Seated in pralambapadasana with both feet placed on a lotus base, his right hand showing the vitarkamudra while the left resting on his lap, each holding the stem of the utpala...

A GROUP OF DERGE FITTINGS AND PENDANTS...

A GROUP OF DERGE FITTINGS AND PENDANTS AND A PEN CONTAINER Tibet, ca. 15th - 17th c. L. 9,5; 39 and 31,8 cm Old German private collection, by repute acquired in Asia in the 1960s, sold from his collection at Nagel, 30.10.2009, lot 1270 This delicate...

A GILT-BRONZE THRONE Tibet, 15th/...

A GILT-BRONZE THRONE Tibet, 15th/ 16th c. B. 10 cm The rectangular throne cast to its front with a pair of reclining lions flanking the central section with scrolling tendrils and both sides with each a stylized flower. From a German private collection,...

A PART-GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet,...

A PART-GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet, 15th c. 17 x 60.5 cm Carved with a central placed vase of abundance issuing scrolling tendrils. From an old German private collection, acquired before 2007 - Some wear, partly chipped

A WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet,...

A WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet, 14th c. 27 x 71 cm The rectangular cover finely carved with a central panel containing Amoghasiddha seated in vajrasana on a lotus base placed on a throne carved to its front with a pair of lions, his right hand in abhayamudra...

A WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet,...

A WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER Tibet, 15th c. 28 x 74 cm The rectangular cover carved with a central placed vase of abundance issuing scrolling tendrils encompassing the Eight Buddhist emblems, in a petal border, the reverse deprived of any decoration and...

AN ARGILLITE MINIATURE STELE DEPICTING...

AN ARGILLITE MINIATURE STELE DEPICTING THE TATHAGATA AKSHOBHYA Burma, Pagan period, 12th/13th c. H. 9,2 x 6,4 x 2,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base placed on a throne with a pair of lions flanking the central worshipper to its front, his right...

A THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet,...

A THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet, 17th/18th c. 92,5 x 60 / 98 x 67,5 cm R. The painting depicting the central placed Buddha seated in vajrasana on a lotus base placed on a throne, his right hand showing the varadamudra while the left is resting...

TWO BRONZE KADAM CHÖRTEN Tibet,...

TWO BRONZE KADAM CHÖRTEN Tibet, ca. 13th/ 14th c. H. 15,1 - 15,3 cm From the estate of the collections of Consul General Heinrich Betz (1873-1957) and his son Erwin Betz (Tianjin 1907 - Bonn 1982), acquired in China before 1945, sold Nagel, 14.5.1999,...

A COPPER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF...

A COPPER-INLAID BRONZE FIGURE OF A LAMA Tibet, early 16th c. H. 12,7 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in vitarkamudra while the left is resting on his lap supporting the kalasha, wearing monastic garment including an underskirt...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet, late 15th c. H. 14,5 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with both hands in dharmacakramudra holding stems of lotuses flowering along his upper arms, one supporting the kamandalu, wearing dhoti, scarf draped around...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF RNA.CHOGS.GZUGS Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF RNA.CHOGS.GZUGS Tibet, 16th c. H. 15,5 cm Seated in pralambapadasana on a throne with his right hand in abhayamudra while the left is resting on his knee, wearing various garments including a wide-sleeved mantle covering both shoulders...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF MAITREYA Tibet, 16th c. H. 9,2 cm Seated in pralambapadasana on a throne with his right hand raised in abhayamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing monastic garment, his face displaying a serene expression, elongated...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF PROBABLY RATNAPANI Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF PROBABLY RATNAPANI Tibet, 14th c. H. 15 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in varadamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing dhoti, scarf floating around his shoulders, bejewelled, his face displaying...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMOGHAPASHALOKESHVARA Nepal,...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF AMOGHAPASHALOKESHVARA Nepal, 16th/ 17th c. H. 21 cm Standing in slight tribhanga on a lotus base with his eight arms radiating around his body, the principle hands showing varadamudra and holding the kundika, wearing dhoti secured...

A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF VASUDHARA Nepal....

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet,...

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Tibet, 15th c. H. 8,8 cm Seated in vajrasana on a lotus base with his right hand in bhumisparshamudra while the left is resting on his lap, wearing diaphanous monastic garment, his face displaying a serene expression...