Origin: Thailand Circa: 1700 AD to 1900 AD Dimensions: 19" (48.3cm) high Collection: Asian Art Medium: Wood

Origin: Thailand Circa: 1700 AD to 1900 AD Dimensions: 19" (48.3cm) high Collection: Asian Art Medium: Wood   « Less

The Khmer civilization, today embodied by the temples and ruins of Angkor, one of mankind's most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements, flourished from 802-1431  More »

The Khmer civilization, today embodied by the temples and ruins of Angkor, one of mankind's most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements, flourished from 802-1431 A.D. From the great citadel of Angkor, the kings of the Khmer empire ruled over a vast domain that reached from what is now southern Vietnam to Yunan, China and from Vietnam westward to the Bay of Bengal. The original city was built around the Phnom Bakeng, a temple on a hill symbolizing the mountain that stands in the center of the world according to Hindu cosmology. Successive kings enlarged the city, building other temples devoted to various Hindu deities and large reservoirs used for irrigation, which also symbolized the ocean surrounding the holy central mountain.Today, the city of Lopburi lies within the borders of the nation of Thailand. However, the roots of this city, then known as Lavo, can be traced back to the pre-Thai Dvaravati culture more than one thousand years ago. Under the Khmer civilization, Lopburi became a provincial capital that merged Khmer artistic and cultural influences with the Indian inspired native traditions. This bronze Buddha stands on a circular base, with both hands raised in gesture of reassurance. Very much of the Khmer style, this sculpture reveals the enormous influence this neighboring kingdom had on their regional subject.Ex. Collection British Diplomat T.C. White, MBE, collected 1970's Ex. Belgian Art Market - (CK.0118)   « Less

Richly adorned, wearing a diadem and other symbols of divine rank, this Tibetan god sits in majesty. He holds a necklace in his hands as if offering it to an unseen consort.  More »

Richly adorned, wearing a diadem and other symbols of divine rank, this Tibetan god sits in majesty. He holds a necklace in his hands as if offering it to an unseen consort. A masterpiece of detail, full of spiritual sensitivity, this sculpture reflects the long tradition of Himalayan bronze work. As an object of devotion, it inspires an inner peace; as a work of art, it delights the senses with its fluid form and regal presence. At once exotic and familiar, it seems to form a bond between the temporal world and the realm of the spirit. - (FZ.220)   « Less

Elegant in its simplicity, this Tibetan bowl was created from an alloy of seven metals. In Buddhist Tibet, bowls like this were used for centuries as a means of meditation.  More »

Elegant in its simplicity, this Tibetan bowl was created from an alloy of seven metals. In Buddhist Tibet, bowls like this were used for centuries as a means of meditation. The meditator would roll a wooden ball in rhythmic patterns around the interior of the bowl while chanting a mantra. This gentle action would lull the person into a transcendent state of peace and harmony. Today, we can achieve a similar mood merely by gazing upon the bowl's smoothly worn shape. Its aura of calm is very strong, as if it had accumulated centuries of benevolent energy. - (FZ.231)   « Less

Elegant in its simplicity, this Tibetan bowl was created from an alloy of seven metals. In Buddhist Tibet, bowls like this were used for centuries as a means of meditation.  More »

Elegant in its simplicity, this Tibetan bowl was created from an alloy of seven metals. In Buddhist Tibet, bowls like this were used for centuries as a means of meditation. The meditator would roll a wooden ball in rhythmic patterns around the interior of the bowl while chanting a mantra. This gentle action would lull the person into a transcendent state of peace and harmony. Today, we can achieve a similar mood merely by gazing upon the bowl's smoothly worn shape. Its aura of calm is very strong, as if it had accumulated centuries of benevolent energy. - (FZ.232)   « Less

Elegant in its simplicity, this Tibetan bowl was created from an alloy of seven metals. In Buddhist Tibet, bowls like this were used for centuries as a means of meditation.  More »

Elegant in its simplicity, this Tibetan bowl was created from an alloy of seven metals. In Buddhist Tibet, bowls like this were used for centuries as a means of meditation. The meditator would roll a wooden ball in rhythmic patterns around the interior of the bowl while chanting a mantra. This gentle action would lull the person into a transcendent state of peace and harmony. Today, we can achieve a similar mood merely by gazing upon the bowl's smoothly worn shape. Its aura of calm is very strong, as if it had accumulated centuries of benevolent energy. - (FZ.233)   « Less

Origin: Tibet Circa: 17 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD Dimensions: 6" (15.2cm) high Collection: Asian Style: Tibetan Medium: Bronze

Origin: Tibet Circa: 17 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD Dimensions: 6" (15.2cm) high Collection: Asian Style: Tibetan Medium: Bronze   « Less

Origin: Tibet Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 1.8" (4.6cm) wide Collection: Asian Art Medium: Agate

Origin: Tibet Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD Dimensions: 2.75" (7.0cm) high x 1.8" (4.6cm) wide Collection: Asian Art Medium: Agate   « Less

Origin: Tibet Circa: 1700 AD to 1900 AD Dimensions: 2.65" (6.7cm) high Collection: Asian Art Style: Tibetan Medium: Ivory

Origin: Tibet Circa: 1700 AD to 1900 AD Dimensions: 2.65" (6.7cm) high Collection: Asian Art Style: Tibetan Medium: Ivory   « Less

Origin: Tibet Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD Dimensions: 7.6" (19.3cm) high x 3.6" (9.1cm) wide Collection: Asian Art Style: Tibetan Medium: Amber, Silver

Origin: Tibet Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD Dimensions: 7.6" (19.3cm) high x 3.6" (9.1cm) wide Collection: Asian Art Style: Tibetan Medium: Amber, Silver   « Less