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BURMESE CARVED STONE BHUMISPARSHA
BURMESE CARVED STONE BHUMISPARSHA BUDDHABurmese carved stone Buddha, seated in Bhumisparsha (earth-touching) Mudra, elongated earlobes, the tightly curled hair in a top knot, remnants of polychrome pigment, restoration to neck, losses at top knot and base, approx 17"h, 10"w, 5.5"d, 27.25lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
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A Bundi temple bow, steel clad
A Bundi temple bow, steel clad and with embossed brass mounts, 89cm long
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Chinese carved stone Budai in a
Chinese carved stone Budai in a reclined position wearing a string of beads with his rotund belly exposed and holding a fan with a calligraphy inscription, resting on a sack with coins; W 11”
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An Antique Southeast Asian Carved
An Antique Southeast Asian Carved Wood Figure of Buddha rendered seated in dyanasana on a square plinth raised on multi-tiered base the right hand held in bhumisparsa mudra the contemplative down-turned face flanked by pendulous earlobes extending to the shoulders the body draped in robes with intricate incised border details height 23 1/2 in. Note: Head lacking finial. Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's early 1990s from the estate of Irving "Swifty" Lazar.
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An Antique Chinese or Southeast
An Antique Chinese or Southeast Asian Gilt and Lacquered Wood Figure of Buddha carved seated in dyanasana on a lotus pedestal base with the right hand in bhumisparsa mudra and the left in dhyana mudra height 16 1/4 in. Note: Condition.
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A Large Japanese Gilt and Red
A Large Japanese Gilt and Red Lacquered Wood Figure a Bodhisattva
the multi-faced deity riding on a recumbent bull, backed by a flaming mandala, the hands in various mudra, further raised on a faceted stand.
Height 27 in., 68.58 cm.
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INDIAN BUNDI KOTA SCHOOL
INDIAN BUNDI KOTA SCHOOL MINIATURE PAINTING India,20th CenturyDepicts Vishnu's avatar Narasimha killing a demon.
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BURMESE BUDDHIST SUTRA Burmese
BURMESE BUDDHIST SUTRA Burmese Buddhist sutra, 24.25"w.
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A Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier-Mâché
A Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier-Mâché Figure of Buddha 19th c. modeled seated in vajrasana on a lotus pedestal base with his hands held in bhumishparsha mudra the tightly knotted hair with a top knot lacking finial wearing a serene expression and a downcast gaze height 22 1/2 in. width 16 in. Provenance: Acquired Singapore 1986.
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Burmese gilt and black lacquered
Burmese gilt and black lacquered wood Buddha figure 19th century Seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumispara mundra. H: 5 1/2 in. Wear to gilding consistent with age, large 1 1/2 in. relic hole to rear and loss surrounding.
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A Gilt Bronze Model of a Buddhist
A Gilt Bronze Model of a Buddhist Figure depicted with short hair and having a draped robe on his shoulders with his right hands in bhumiparshamudra and his left hand posed for an alms bowl raised atop a double lotus blossom base with Tibetan inscription throughout the back of the base having tooled copper plate on the underside. Height 3 3/5 inches.
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A Tibetan bronze Buddhist figure of
A Tibetan bronze Buddhist figure of the bodhisattva Mandusri ht. 41cm.
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A Burmese Parcel Gilt and
A Burmese Parcel Gilt and Polychrome Painted Alabaster Figure of the Buddha Shakyamuni 18th/19th c. carved seated in dhyanasana upon a triangular plinth with his right hand resting in bhumisparsa mudra while his left rests on his lap wearing a gilt and polychrome painted long flowing robe draped over one shoulder height 12 3/4in. width 8 1/2 in.
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19C INDIAN BUNDI SCHOOL SAINTS &
19C INDIAN BUNDI SCHOOL SAINTS & SAGES PAINTING India,19th CenturyDepicts a group of saints and sages sitting in a circle beneath a tree, the head saint is seated upon goat skin while Maharaja is seated in the foreground offering food.
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A Carved Wood Buddha Figurine on
A Carved Wood Buddha Figurine on Stand A handsomely carved Buddha with halo seated on a cushion atop an architectural base with bun feet in sandalwood and teak with natural polished finish.
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INDONESIAN ANDESITE BODHISATTVA
INDONESIAN ANDESITE BODHISATTVA SCULPTURE Indonesian andesite figure depicting a seated bodhisattva in lotus position / padmasana wearing armbands, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pants with carved scrolling design, and a headdress, Java, 16th century or later. 15.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.25" D.
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BURMESE PATINATED BRONZE
BURMESE PATINATED BRONZE BHUMISPARSHA BUDDHAPatinated bronze Buddha, likely Burmese, seated in Bhumisparsha (earth-touching) Mudra, with inlaid eyes, elongated earlobes, tightly curled hair in a top knot, (one) hand detached but present, approx 17"h, 13"w, 8.25"d, 17.25lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
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A Burmese Mandalay-Style Polychrome
A Burmese Mandalay-Style Polychrome and Gilt Wood Figure of Buddha carved standing on a lotus pedestal base holding long glass-jewel inset robes open with both hands the tightly knotted hair worn in a top knot and held by a glass-jewel inset tiara the face with a serene expression and a downcast gaze height 44 in. width 19 1/4 in. mounted to a wood plinth overall height 50 in.
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DEHUA FIGURE OF CUNDI BODHISATTVA
DEHUA FIGURE OF CUNDI BODHISATTVA
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY ? ??????????shown seated in padmasana on a lotus base, her two forehands in uttarabodhi mudra raising in front of her chest, holding scrolls and various other attributes in other hands, long loose robe well defined, two beaded necklaces adorn her exposed chest, her face casts down in serene and benevolent expression and the third eye on her forehead, crowned with an elaborate pointed tiara(1)16cm highProvenance: formerly in a Dutch private collection
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A Southeast Asian Gilt Bronze
A Southeast Asian Gilt Bronze Buddhist Figure the male figure modeled kneeling with his hands raised in namaskara mudra wearing finely detailed garment and a tiered headdress height 31 1/2 in.
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An Eastern bronze figure of a
An Eastern bronze figure of a seated buddha, with right hand in Bhumisparsha Mudra, with small mirrored panels inset to headband, 38cm high
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INDO PERSIAN 18TH C. ILLUMINATED
INDO PERSIAN 18TH C. ILLUMINATED PAGE BUNDI SCHOOL RAJP...18th century Indo-Persian illuminated page depicting a seated man with sword and another figure to his left. Bundi School Rajput probably Mehra. The painting is mounted to a board with a silk mat.
Sight; height: 10 3/4 in x width: 7 1/2 in. Mat; height: 16 in x width: 12 3/4 in.
Condition:
Good condition some minor areas of paint loss age toning and some staining to the mat.
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A South East Asian Standing
A South East Asian Standing Figure of Buddha depicted in a standing position with a serene expression wearing ceremonial dress raised on a wood plinth. Height 14 1/2 inches.
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A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure
A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of a Four-Armed Bodhisattva modeled seated in dhyanasana his primary hands in namaskara mudra clasping a jewel before his heart the secondary hands rising to the sides and holding the mala and padma wearing a belted doti shawl and celestial scarf his hair tied in a topknot surrounded by a foliate crown height 19 3/4 in.
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A painted wall hanging of a
A painted wall hanging of a Buddhist deity probably Indonesian 100 x 65cm.
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A Gilt Bronze Buddha Shakyamuni
A Gilt Bronze Buddha Shakyamuni Seated in lotus position on double lotus base his right hand is in the earth touching mudra his left holds a begging bowl filled with nectar. Double arabesque with flames behind him hollow cast bronze with applied gilt and red enamel.
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A Tibetan/Nepalese Gilt and Red
A Tibetan/Nepalese Gilt and Red Lacquered Bronze Figure of Buddha
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seated on a beautiful lotus base in the bhumisparsha mudra, or earth-touching gesture, with his right hand extended towards the ground and his left hand resting in his lap in the dhyana mudra of meditation with an alms bowl cupped in his hand; portrayed dressed in a traditional style garment draped over his left shoulder with his right shoulder bare, the textiles depicted cascading in folds, all below the serene facial expression flanked by a pair of pendulous earlobes from his princely youth when he wore heavy gold earrings.
Height 5 1/2 in., 14 cm.
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SOUTH EAST ASIAN TWO-PART GILT
SOUTH EAST ASIAN TWO-PART GILT AND LACQUERED BUDDHA SHRINE SCULPTURE, IN BHUMISPARSHA MUDRA OF ENLIGHTENMENT 6 ?" x 3 ?" x 2" Two-part shrine sculpture, depicting Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra of Enlightenment, as a lift-up top fitting into a pedestal with inner chamber for prayer notes, black and red lacquer finish with gilt highlights. No marks found.
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INDIAN BUNDI SCHOOL EROTIC
INDIAN BUNDI SCHOOL EROTIC RAJASTHANI PAINTING India,Late 19th- Early 20th CenturyMiniature painting depicting two women entangled in an intimate embrace.
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THAI PARCEL GILT METAL FIGURE OF
THAI PARCEL GILT METAL FIGURE OF BUDDHA, SEATED INTHAI PARCEL GILT METAL FIGURE OF BUDDHA, seated in bhumisparsa mudra on shallow pillow, the head with raised curls over the domed ushnisha surmounted by a flame, legs crossed in half lotus, 21.5"H. Provenance: The Estate of Stephen Weislogel.
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A Southeast Asian Patinated Brass
A Southeast Asian Patinated Brass Bust of a Bodhisattva 20th c. the face modeled with a serene downturned expression flanked by large pendulous ears the hair tied in a top knot with neat curls height 17 3/4 in. width 20 in.
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BURMESE GILT AND RED-LACQUERED
BURMESE GILT AND RED-LACQUERED STANDING BUDDHA 19th/20th c., Burma, large Buddha Shakyamuni standing with outstretched hands, wearing flowing robes embellished with glass cabochon, standing on half-lotus pedestal, 51"h x 20"w x 8"d
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Garden Buddha statue holding a pot,
Garden Buddha statue holding a pot, approx 64cm H x 26cm W
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19TH C. BURMESE MARBLE BUDDHA
19TH C. BURMESE MARBLE BUDDHA Enthroned Buddha in white marble with remnants of red pigment and gilding, Mandalay style, in Bhumisparsha mudra. 13 3/4" tall. Worn from veneration.
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A carved figure of a Buddha, 35cm
A carved figure of a Buddha, 35cm long and other Oriental sundries
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THAI CARVED & POLYCHROMED
THAI CARVED & POLYCHROMED BUDDHIST FIGUREThai carved Buddhist figure, with remnants of polychrome pigment, his hands making the Gyana and Shuni Mudra gestures, standing on a lotus base, approx 43.75"h, 13.25"w, 10"d **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**