Elongated Black Agate dZi Bead: Tibet's Spiritual Artifact of Central Asia (17th-18th Century AD)

Dimension: 39x6mm Rarity Level: Extremely Rare Given its potential age and historical significance in Tibetan culture. Introduction: Elongated black agate beads, often referred to as "dZi beads," have

A captivating collection of three antique elongated Tibetan Chung Dzi beads from the Chinese Qing dynasty, which spanned the 18th to the 19th century AD. Crafted from black agate, a stone deeply estee

**Originally Listed At $400** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A large example of a deep brown-etched-on-white agate stone dZi bead with a chaotic banded wave form, rounded in cross-section,

These ancient black banded agate dzi beads from the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex in Central Asia are a set of three, measuring approximately 1.2-1.9 cm (0.47-0.75 inches) in diameter each.

This ancient relic, an exquisite collection of seven dzi bead amulets, hails from a fascinating era spanning from ancient Persia to Tibet, dating back to the 19th century AD. Each amulet measures betw

This ancient relic, an exquisite collection of seven dzi bead amulets, hails from a fascinating era spanning from ancient Persia to Tibet, dating back to the 19th century AD. Each amulet measures betw

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A large example of a dZi bead, made from treated agate, with a dark surface and white/creamy white motifs on both of its faces. One face has a f

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A lovely hand-painted cotton thangka panel of the Kulayaraja Tantra, Samantabhadra in the center characteristically depicted with blue-black skin in u

**Originally Listed At $2000** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. Exceptional gilded repousse copper plaque featuring a snow lion in full profile and high raised relief. A large example once ad

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. Cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, a gilded bronze statue depicting Yamantaka, a violent aspect of the Bodhisattva Manjushri, who takes on this phen

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A magnificent silver and bronze ghau (gau, ghau), a large prayer box. The shape of the box mirrors that of traditional central Asian roofs inspired by the dom

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. An impressive brass sculpture of the Green Tara or Shyamatara, a mother and savior goddess who offers protection from all dangers, seated in the relaxed lalit

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A hand-carved printing block with six finely carved columns of Tibetan script, used for sutra printing (printing prayers) on paper for prayer wheels. Recently

**Originally Listed At $250** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A wearable brass bracelet with a smooth interior and the exterior studded with adorable depictions of the animals of the zodiac.

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A gorgeous cast silver statue of Yamantaka, the Lord of Death in Vajrayana Buddhism. The figure stands atop a water buffalo, which is lying atop a pro

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine pair of brass dorjes (vajras), scepter like instruments used in ritualistic Buddhist worship, both cast into elegant ribbed and bulbous shapes

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A beautiful finial from a Buddhist monk's staff, made of iron with incredibly delicate gold inlays forming a series of swirling motifs around its cyli

**Originally Listed At $850** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. A broad belt of tanned leather adorned with wide, curving steel plates. Each panel is embellished with silver

**First Time At Auction** Near East / Central Asia, Iran, ca. 18th century CE. A manuscript page featuring a illustration on one side and text on the verso in black Persian script. The illustration de

Asia, Thailand or possibly Burma exceptional 18th century or earlier bronze Buddha with open almond eyes inlaid in black and white enamel. Featuring elongated traditional ears, characteristic hair wit

Thangka of Karmapa Lama, eastern Tibet, 18th or 19th century, goauche on cotton, 17.75 x 13 inches, unframed, central figure in traditional monk robes and black vajra hat atop lotus base and snow lion

A BRONZE STATUE OF BUDDHA Tibet, 17th/18th century, depicted seated in padmasana with hands in dyana mudra, on a double lotus pedestal base, ht. 6 in. For further information on this lot please visit

Early Hotamish Kilim, Central Anatolia, 17th/18th C., 2'6'' x 10'11'' (76 x 333 cm). Weight: 6 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. This kilim is Plate 2 in IMAGE, IDOL, SYMBOL, ANCIENT ANATOLIAN K

Early Hotamish Kilim, Central Anatolia, 17th/18th C., 4'2'' x 14'5'' (127 x 439 cm). Weight: 9 lbs. Material: wool surface, wool warp. This kilim is Plate 8 in IMAGE, IDOL, SYMBOL, ANCIENT ANATOLIAN K