Arts of the Himalayas Auction, June 9

Lot: 1 - Chinese Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life seated atop a lotus pedestal, remnants of original pigment to hair. 7" H x 4.5" W x 3" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 2 - Chinese Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th century of earlier, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life holding a bowl and seated atop a lotus pedestal. 8" H x 5.5" W x 3" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 3 - Chinese Tibetan Amitayus Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan Amitayus Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 18th century of earlier, the Buddha of Infinite Life seated atop a lotus pedestal. 8" H x 5.5" W x 3" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Amitabha, Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 4 - Chinese Tibetan Vajrapani Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan Vajrapani Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier, the deity with remnants of original pigment and crushing an animal and human figure and fitted into a lotus form pedestal. Overall: 4.75" H x 4" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Protector, Remover of Obstacles, Guardian, Lohan, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 5 - Tibetan Yamantaka Thangka Gouache, 18th C.

Tibetan Yamantaka Thangka, Gouache on Cloth, 18th century or earlier, mounted on blue cloth, depicting the protector of the yellow sect surrounded by wrathful deities. Image: 27" H x 18.75" W; overall: 37.25" H x 24" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Paintings, Works on Fabric, Buddhism, Buddhist, Deity, Prayer, Figural, Figurative, Gelug, Bodhisattva, Yidam, Meditation, Destroyer of Death, Polychrome, Antiques, 18th Century Art, Asian Art

Lot: 6 - Chinese Tibetan Pehar Thangka, 18th C.

Chinese Tibetan Pehar Thangka, Gouache on Cloth, 18th century, mounted on silk, depicting Pehar riding a lion. Image: 9.75" H x 7.25" W; overall: 23" H x 16.75" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Painting, Buddhism, Buddhist, Gylapo spirit, Deity, Protector, Guardian, Figural, Figurative, Animalier, Feline, Big Cat, Antiques, 18th Century Art, Asian Art

Lot: 7 - Tibetan Padmasambhava Thangka Gouache, 19th C.

Tibetan Padmasambhava Thangka, Gouache on Paper, 19th century, mounted on early 20th century silk, depicting Padmasambhava surrounded by female guardians. Image: 24.5" H x 18" W; overall: 40.5" H x 28" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Painting, Works on Paper, Buddhism, Buddhist, Deity, Guru Rinpoche, Second Buddha, Enlightened One, Vajrayana, Lotus, Guru Tsokye, Dorje, Guru Pema Gyalpo, Guru Senge Dradok, Teacher, Antiques, 19th Century Art, Asian Art

Lot: 8 - Tibetan Buddhist Thangka Gouache, 19th C.

Tibetan Buddhist Thangka, Gouache on Paper, 19th century, mounted on silk, depicting Bodhisattva and protectors above seated Buddha and yellow sect figures below Buddha. Image: 21.5" H x 15.75" W; overall: 38.25" H x 26.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Painting, Works on Paper, Buddhism, Buddhist, Religious Art, Deity, Prayer, Polychrome, Antiques, 19th Century Art, Asian Art

Lot: 9 - Sino-Tibetan Ningxia Runner, 10' 10" x 2' 9.5"

Sino-Tibetan Ningxia Wool and Cotton Runner, with dragon motif in five square panels with floral and red border. 10' 10" L x 2' 9.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Seat cover, Carpets, Rugs, Textiles, Animalier, Chinese Tibetan, Asian Art, Mythical creatures, Bench runner, Seat mat, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 10 - Tibetan Gyantse Khaden Rug, 4' 4.5" x 2' 3.5"

Tibetan Gyantse Wool Khaden Rug, with stylized floral motifs on a blue ground. 4' 4.5" L x 2' 3.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Textiles, Carpets, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Sleeping rug, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 11 - Tibetan Khaden Rug, 5' 10" x 2' 8"

Tibetan Khaden Wool Rug, with a geometric pattern on a russet ground. 5' x 10" L x 2' 8" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Textiles, Antique rugs, Carpets, Floor covering, Sleeping rug, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Pattern, Flowers, Interior design, Asian Art, Decorative Arts

Lot: 12 - Tibetan Pema Chuni Khaden Rug, 5' 4" x 2' 11"

Tibetan Pema Chunyi Khaden Wool Rug, decorated with twelve lotus flowers on a black ground. 5' 4" L x 2' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Textiles, Carpets, Floor coverings, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Sleeping rug, Polychrome, Floral motif, Interior design, Asian Art, Decorative Arts

Lot: 13 - Chinese Tibetan Dragon Motif Gilt Iron Mounts, 4

Collection of Four Chinese Tibetan Dragon Motif Gilt Iron Horse Saddle Mounts, 19th century or earlier, two fittings with removable dragons, each with reticulated scrolling floral design. Largest: 5.5" H x 2" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Metalwork, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Dragon, Foo lion, Metal fittings, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 14 - Chinese Tibetan Gilt Iron Saddle Mounts, 3

Set of Three Chinese Tibetan Mythical Beast Motif Gilt Iron Horse Saddle Mounts, 19th century or earlier, with reticulated scrolling floral designs. Largest: 6.75" H x 11.25" W x 1" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Metalwork, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Dragon, Foo lion, Metal fittings, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 15 - Tibetan Silver Tea Bowl and Two Covers, 3 Pcs.

Tibetan Silver Covered Tea Bowl, lotus form base with two lids having repousse foliate motif decoration and coral finials. Silver tested. Weight: 8.38 ozt.; overall with larger lid: 4" H x 4.75" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Art, Objets de Vertu, Antique Silver, Silversmith, Vessel, Loose Tea, Ritual, Collectible, Collectable, Decorative Arts

Lot: 16 - Tibetan Dorje Vajra Phurba Ritual Dagger

Eastern Tibetan Brass Dorje Vajra Phurba Ritual Dagger, possibly 12th century, the handle with four faces in the form of Hayagriva, bird head above three-sided blade. 8.5" L x 0.75" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Sino-Tibetan, Chinese Tibetan, Vajrakilaya, Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Sacred ritual object, Altar decoration, Meditation, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 17 - Tibetan Tsongkhapa Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Tibetan Je Tsongkhapa Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 18th century or earlier, the monk wearing a pandita hat and monastic robes, seated atop a double lotus pedestal. 6.75" H x 4.75" W x 3.5" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Je Rinpoche, Gelug School, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Eastern Tibet, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Teacher, Lama, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 18 - Chinese Tibetan Chenrezig Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan Chenrezig Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 18th century of earlier, the four-armed Bodhisattva of Compassion wearing a crown with inset pearl and seated atop a double lotus pedestal. 3" H x 1.75" W x 1.25" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Amitabha, Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Guanyin, Buddhist, Mahayana Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 19 - Chinese Tibetan Amitayus Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan Amitayus Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 18th century of earlier, the Buddha of Infinite Life, Wisdom, and Good Fortune seated atop a double lotus pedestal. 3" H x 1.75" W x 1.25" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Amitabha, Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepla, Asian Art, Statue, Miniature sculpture, Diminutive, Figural, Figurative, Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhist, Mahayana Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 20 - Tibetan Padmapani Lokeshvara Bronze Sculpture

Western Tibetan Padmapani Lokeshvara Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier, the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara with remnants of original pigment and standing atop a circular double lotus pedestal. 5.25" H x 2.25" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Lotus-bearer, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Ladakh, Indian influence, Western Tibet, Statue, Mahayana Buddhism, Buddhist, Figural, Figurative, Religious Art, Antiques, Asian Art, Decorative Arts

Lot: 21 - Tibetan Tiger Motif Paint-Decorated Cabinet

Tibetan Tiger Motif Polychrome Paint-Decorated Cabinet, late 19th century, with double two-door compartments. 42.5" H x 35" W x 20" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antique Furniture, Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Furniture, Cupboard, Storage, Furnishings, Felines, Big Cats, Animalier, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 22 - Tibetan Dragon Motif Polychromed Storage Chest

Tibetan Dragon Motif Polychrome Paint-Decorated Wood Storage Chest. 20.5" H x 39.5" W x 15.25" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antique Furniture, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Furniture, Blanket chest, Coffee table, Coffer, Mythical beast, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 23 - Tibetan Floral Motif Polychromed Cabinet, 19th C.

Tibetan Floral Motif Polychrome Paint-Decorated Cabinet, 19th century, with double two-door compartments. 40.25" H x 32" W x 17" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antique Furniture, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Cupboard, Storage, Furnishings, Hand painted, Flowers, Fruit, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 24 - Tibetan Red Painted Floral Decorated Cabinet

Tibetan Red Painted Floral Decorated Cabinet, with double two-door compartments. 39.5" H x 31.75" W x 18" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antique Furniture, Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Furniture, Paint-decorated, Storage, Cupboard, Flowers, Hand-painted, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 25 - Tibetan Palden Lhamo Thangka Gouache, 18th C.

Tibetan Palden Lhamo Thangka, Gouache on Paper, 18th century, mounted on 19th century silk, depicting the goddess with Tsongkhapa above, surrounded by Bodhisattva and protectors. Image: 30" H x 20.75" W; overall: 42.75" H x 29" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Painting, Works on Paper, Buddhism, Buddhist, Religious Art, Deity, Major Protector, Wrathful protector, Dharmapala, Gelug, 18th Century Art, Antique, Asian Art

Lot: 26 - Tibetan Yamantaka Thangka Gouache

Tibetan Yamantaka Thangka, Gouache on Paper, early 20th century, mounted on Nepalese silk, depicting Vajrabhairava. Image: 42.25" H x 27.5; overall: 60" H x 39" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Painting, Works on Paper, Buddhism, Buddhist, Bodhisattva, Destroyer of Death, Deity, Figural, Figurative, 20th Century Art, Asian Art

Lot: 27 - Tibetan King Gesar Thangka Gouache

Tibetan King Gesar Thangka, Gouache on Paper, probably 18th century, mounted on silk, depicting King Gesar on horseback with long life goddesses above and below. Image: 10" H x 8" W; overall: 19" H x 13" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Painting, Works on Paper, King Kesar, Geser, Heroic Epic, Equestrian, Heroism, Narrative, Figural, Figurative, Animalier, Polychrome, Antiques, Decorative Arts, Asian Art

Lot: 28 - Tibetan Cosmic Wheel of Life & Death Thangka

Tibetan Cosmic Wheel of Life and Death Thangka, Gouache on Paper, 18th century, mounted on 19th century silk, depicting the Lord of Death holding the wheel. Image: 21.5" H x 15.5" W; overall: 35" H x 24" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Painting, Works on Paper, Bhavachakra, Wheel of Time, Bodhisattva, Buddhism, Buddhist, Path to Liberation, Realms, Lord of Death, Yama, Antiques, Asian Art, Decorative Arts

Lot: 29 - Tibetan Pema Chuni Khaden Rug, 5' 5" x 2' 11"

Tibetan Pema Chunyi Wool Khaden Rug, decorated with twelve lotus flowers on a black ground. 5' 5" L x 2' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Carpets, Floor coverings, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Sleeping rug, Floral design, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 30 - Tibetan Pema Chuni Khaden Rug, 5' 6" x 2' 11"

Tibetan Pema Chunyi Wool Khaden Rug, decorated with twelve lotus flowers on a dark ground. 5' 6" L x 2' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Carpets, Floor coverings, Meditation rug, Sleeping rug, Lotus flowers, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 31 - Tibetan Pema Chuni Khaden Rug, 5' 9" x 2' 11"

Tibetan Pema Chunyi Wool Khaden Rug, decorated with lotus flowers on a green ground. 5' 9" L x 2' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Carpets, Floor covering, Sleeping rug, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Lotus flower, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 32 - Tibetan Wool Khaden Rug, 4' 8" x 2' 3.5"

Tibetan Khaden Wool Rug, with floral medallions on golden grounds to the center and red floral border. 4' 8" L x 2' 3.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Carpets, Textiles, Floor coverings, Area rug, Meditation mat, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 33 - Chinese Tibetan Hayagriva Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan Hayagriva Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier, the figure with remnants of original pigment and mounted atop a modern clear acrylic base. Overall: 4.75" H x 4" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Vajrapani, Avalokiteshvara, Dharmapala, Vajrasattva, Protector, Remover of Obstacles, Guardian, Lohan, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 34 - Sino-Tibetan Dorje Ta'og Riding Horse Gilt Bronze

Sino-Tibetan Dorje Ta'og Riding a Horse Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier, the figure with remnants of original pigment and on a fitted rectangular lotus pedestal. Overall: 3.25" H x 2.75" W x 1.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Chinese Tibetan, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Worldly Protector, Wrathful deity, Equestrian, Horse rider, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 35 - Tibetan Hayagriva Patinated Bronze Sculpture

Western Tibetan Hayagriva Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier, the wrathful deity fitting into a separate mandorla base. Overall: 4.25" H x 3" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Western Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Avalokiteshvara, Vajrasattva, Bodhisattva, Buddhist, Mahayana Buddhism, Religious Art, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 36 - Tibetan Bodhisattva Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Western Tibetan Bodhisattva Gilt Bronze Diminutive Sculpture, 16th century or earlier, the female figure holding a bowl surrounded by a mandorla and standing atop a lotus pedestal. 2.75" H x 1.5" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Figurine, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Ladakh, Indian influence, Western Tibet, Statue, Mahayana Buddhism, Buddhist, Figural, Figurative, Religious Art, Antiques, Asian Art, Decorative Arts

Lot: 37 - Tibetan Dorje Vajra, 18th Century or Earlier

Tibetan Brass Dorje Vajra, 18th century or earlier, nine prong style with eight prongs. 5.5" L x 1.5" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Asian Art, Nepal, Sacred ritual object, Buddhism, Buddhist, Meditation, Thunderbolt, Altar decoration, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 38 - Tibetan Iron Phurba Ritual Dagger

Tibetan Iron Phurba Ritual Dagger, possibly 14th century, the blade three-sided. 6.5" L x 1" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Sino-Tibetan, Chinese Tibetan, Vajrakilaya, Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Sacred ritual object, Altar decoration, Meditation, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 39 - Chinese Tibetan Foo Lion Motif Gilt Iron Mount

Chinese Tibetan Foo Lion Motif Gilt Iron Saddle Mount, 19th century or earlier, repousse decoration of two foo lions flanking a flower. 4.75" L x 1.25" W x 0.25" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Metalwork, Mythical beast, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Asian Art, Decorative Arts

Lot: 40 - Chinese Tibetan Gilt Iron Saddle Mounts, 3

Collection of Three Chinese Tibetan Gilt Iron Horse Saddle Mounts, 19th century or earlier, each with reticulated scrolling floral design and one with dragon motif. Largest: 4.5" H x 1.75" W x 0.5" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Metalwork, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Mythical beast, Metal fittings, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Asian Art, Decorative Arts

Lot: 41 - Tibetan Burlwood Jha-Phor Tea Bowls, 2

Two Tibetan Burl Wood Jha-Phor Tea Bowls, 19th century, one with silver liner and silver mounted base and one with silver plate mounted base. Larger: 1.75" H x 3.75" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antique, Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Art, Silversmith, Carving, Vessel, Container, Tsampa bowl, Butter Tea, Ritual, Decorative Arts

Lot: 42 - Tibetan Repousse Silvered Copper Bowl

Tibetan Repousse Decorated Silvered Copper Bowl, with animal and scrollwork design. 3.5" H x 8.25" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Art, Antique, Silversmith, Metalwork, Vessel, Container, Animalier, Snake, Serpent, Bird, Elephant, Objets de Vertu, Decorative Arts

Lot: 43 - Tibetan Brass Dorje Handle Bell, 17th C.

Tibetan Brass Dorje Vajra Handle Bell, 17th century or earlier, with figural finial and wrought iron clapper. 7.25" H x 3.75" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antiques, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Ritual Bell, Temple Bell, Buddha head, Amitabha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Figurative, Religious object, Meditation, Decorative Arts

Lot: 44 - Tibetan Buddhist Copper and Brass Prayer Wheel

Tibetan Buddhist Copper and Brass Table Prayer Wheel, with sacred mantras around main cylinder mounted on a circular base. 6.5" H x 3.5" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Buddhism, Religious Art, Mani Wheel, Meditation, Altar, Objets de Vertu, Decorative Arts

Lot: 45 - Tibetan Cloud Motif Khaden Rug, 5' 6" x 2' 8.5"

Tibetan Cloud Motif Wool Khaden Rug, with multicolored stylized clouds on an orange ground. 5' 6" L x 2' 8.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Area Carpet, Sleeping rug, Floor covering, Textiles, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 46 - Tibetan Floral Motif Khaden Rug, 5' 2" x 2' 10"

Tibetan Floral Motif Khaden Wool Rug, with orange ground and geometric border. 5' 2" L x 2' 10" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Carpet, Floor covering, Area rug, Flowers, Foliate, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 47 - Tibetan Blue Lotus Khaden Rug, 2' 6.5" x 1' 11"

Tibetan Blue Lotus Flower Motif Khaden Wool Rug, on a deep blue ground. 2' 6.5" L x 1' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Rug, Sleeping rug, Floor covering, Flowers, Foliate, Monochromatic, Indigo, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 48 - Tibetan Double Dragon Motif Rug, 2' 3" x 1' 10.5"

Tibetan Double Dragon Motif Wool Rug, on a red ground with floral border. 2' 3" L x 1' 10.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Khaden rug, Textiles, Prayer rug, Floor covering, Mythical beast, Animalier, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 49 - Tibetan Tsongkhapa Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Tibetan Je Tsongkhapa Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier, the monk flanked by removable lotus petals, wearing a pandita hat and monastic robes, and seated atop a double lotus pedestal. 5.25" H x 3.5" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Je Rinpoche, Gelug School, Himalayan Art, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Teacher, Lama, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 50 - Chinese Tibetan White Tara Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan White Tara Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 18th century or earlier, her hair with remnants of original pigment, the Mother of All Buddhas flanked by lotus flowers and seated atop a double lotus pedestal. 3" H x 1.75" W x 1.25" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Dolkar, Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Female Buddha, Compassion, Protector, Buddhist, Mahayana Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 51 - Chinese Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture

Chinese Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 18th century or earlier, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life seated atop a lotus pedestal. 6.5" H x 4.75" W x 3.25" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Amitayus, Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 52 - Qing Imperial Chinese Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze

Qing Imperial Chinese Tibetan Amitabha Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 18th century or earlier, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Life holding a bowl and seated atop a lotus pedestal with straps to front and incised swirls to back. 8" H x 5.5" W x 3" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Amitayus, Sino-Tibetan Sculpture, Eastern Tibet, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Statue, Figural, Figurative, Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhist, Buddhism, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 53 - Chinese Tibetan Gau Shrine Box, 19th C.

Chinese Tibetan Portable Gau Shrine Box, late 19th century, in silver, brass, and copper with repousse figural and animal decoration and the sides with scroll motif. 8" H x 8" W x 2.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Antiques, Sino-Tibetan, Ghau Box, Portable shrine, Travelling altar, Buddhism, Buddhist, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 54 - Chinese Tibetan Silver Plate Gau Box

Chinese Tibetan Silver Plate Portable Gau Prayer Box, probably Derge region, with repousse foliate and animal motif and all powerful ten symbol to reverse. 5" H x 4.25" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Antique, Sino-Tibetan, Ghau Box, Portable shrine, Travelling altar, Buddhism, Buddhist, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 55 - Chinese Tibetan Gau Prayer Box

Chinese Tibetan Portable Gau Prayer Box, probably Derge region, silver, brass, and copper with repousse floral and animal motif and turquoise stone embellishments. 4.75" H x 4" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Antiques, Sino-Tibetan Art, Ghau Box, Portable shrine, Travelling altar, Buddhism, Buddhist, Religious Art, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 56 - Tibetan Gau Box Amulets, 2

Two Tibetan Prayer Gau Boxes, one circular brass with filigree scrollwork and turquoise stone cabochons, and one rectangular silver with canted corners and inset turquoise stones. Weight of silver box: 0.72 ozt inclusive; larger: 2.75" L x 2" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Asian Art, Ghau, Gao, Himalayan Arts, Antique, Ritual, Mantras, Portable shrine, Travelling altar, Gemstones, Vessel, Container, Decorative Arts

Lot: 57 - Chinese Tibetan Vajradahara Thangka, 18th C.

Chinese Tibetan Vajradahara Thangka, Gouache on Paper,18th century or earlier, mounted on silk, depicting Vajradahara holding holy bell. Overall: 41" H x 23.25" W; image: 24" H x 18" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Sino-Tibetan, Painting, Works on Paper, Buddhism, Buddhist, Deity, Prayer, Meditation, Religious Art, Enlightenment, Antiques

Lot: 58 - Mongolian White Tara Thangka Gouache, 18th C.

Mongolian White Tara Thangka, Gouache on Paper, 18th century or earlier, mounted on silk, depicting the seated female Buddha holding mudra of supreme generosity. Image: 8.5" H x 6.75" W; overall: 19" H x 14" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: East Asian Art, Sitatara, Painting, Works on Paper, Figural, Figurative, Buddhism, Buddhist, Mother of All Buddhas, Bodhisattva, Religious Art, Antiques

Lot: 59 - Tibetan Bodhisattva Thangka Gouache, 18th C.

Tibetan Bodhisattva Thangka, Gouache on Canvas, 18th century. 12.75" H x 10.25" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Painting, Works on Canvas, Enlightened One, Buddhism, Buddhist, Figural, Figurative, Antiques, Religious Art, 18th Century Art

Lot: 60 - Tibetan Khaden Rug, 5' 1" x 2' 8"

Tibetan Khaden Wool Rug, with three medallions on a navy blue ground and red border. 5' 1" L x 2' 8" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Carpets, Floor coverings, Sleeping rug, Meditation mat, Geometric, Foliate, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 61 - Tibetan Khaden Rug, 5' 6.5" x 4' 8"

Tibetan Khaden Wool Rug, with three floral medallions on a red ground and geometric border. 5' 6.5" L x 4' 8" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Sleeping rug, Carpets, Floor coverings, Area rug, Meditation mat, Flowers, Butterflies, Insects, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 62 - Tibetan Geometric Khaden Rug, 5' 6" x 3' 1"

Tibetan Blue and Beige Geometric Khaden Rug, late 19th century. 5' 6" L x 3' 1" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Antique rugs, Carpets, Floor coverings, Meditation mat, Sleeping rug, Prayer rug, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 63 - Tibetan Checkered Khaden Rug, 5' 9" x 3.5'

Tibetan Blue and Yellow Quatrefoil Checkered Khaden Wool Rug. 5' 9" L x 3.5' W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Geometric, Textiles, Checkerboard, Carpets, Floor coverings, Area rug, Prayer rug, Sleeping rug, Meditation mat, Geometric, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 64 - Tibetan Checkered Khaden Rug, 6' 1" x 3'

Tibetan Blue and White Checkered Khaden Wool Rug, with Greek key border and fringe. 6' 1" L x 3' W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Geometric, Checkerboard, Carpets, Floor coverings, Sleeping rug, Meditation mat, Geometric, Pattern, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 65 - Tibetan Padmapani Lokeshvara Bronze Sculpture

Western Tibetan Padmapani Lokeshvara Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier, the bodhisattva standing atop a removable circular double lotus pedestal. 5.5" H x 1.75" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Avalokiteshvara, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Ladakh, Indian influence, Western Tibet, Statue, Mahayana Buddhism, Buddhist, Figural, Figurative, Religious Art, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 66 - Chinese Deity Carved Wood Sculptures, Pair

Pair of Chinese Deity Carved and Lacquered Wood Sculptures, 19th century or earlier, each figure standing atop a mythical beast. Taller: 4.5" H x 2.5" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Asian Art, China, Carvings, Statues, Figurines, Protectors, Guardians, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 67 - Tibetan or Indian Seated Bull Patinated Bronze

Western Tibetan or Indian Seated Bull Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 19th century or earlier. 6.25" H x 7.5" W x 3.5" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Asian Art, Himalayan Art, Nandi, Sacred bull, Cow, Temple bull, Statue, Religious Art, Metalwork, Animalier, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 68 - Chinese Tibetan Foo Lion Cast Bronze, 18th C.

Chinese Tibetan Foo Lion Cast Bronze Ornament, 18th century, recumbent foo dog above pierced foliate base. 3.25" H x 2.25" W x 2" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Sino-Tibetan, Animalier, Metalwork, Ornamental, Guardian, Mythical beast, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 69 - Chinese Tibetan Copper and Brass Bhumpa

Chinese Tibetan Copper and Brass Bhumpa, with scrolling floral motif and inset turquoise stone on circular base. 8.25" H x 5.25" W x 4" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antiques, Boomba, Bumpa Pumpa, Sino-Tibetan, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Ewer, Water pot, Buddhism, Buddhist, Ritual, Consecration, Religious Object, Vessel, Action vase, Kriyayoga Tantra, Precious stones, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 70 - Chinese Tibetan Dragon Motif Gilt Iron Buckle

Chinese Tibetan Dragon Motif Gilt Iron Belt Strap Buckle, 19th century or earlier, with reticulated scrolling mythical beast design. 3.75" H x 3.75" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Metalwork, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Saddle mount, Metal fittings, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 71 - Chinese Tibetan Gilt Iron Saddle Mounts, Pair

Pair of Chinese Tibetan Gilt Iron Saddle Mounts, 19th century or earlier, with reticulated scrolling floral designs and writing, one with two fish. Larger: 6.5" L x 1.5" W x 1" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Metalwork, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Metal fittings, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 72 - Chinese Tibetan Pierced Iron Dragon Saddle Mount

Chinese Tibetan Pierced Gilt Iron Dragon Saddle Mount, 19th century, with scrolling floral and dragon design. 3.5" H x 3.25" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Metalwork, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Mythical beast, Metal fittings, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 73 - Tibetan Floral Motif Jabuye Rug, 2' 4" x 1' 10"

Tibetan Floral Motif Jabuye Wool Rug, on a blue ground with purple border. 2' 4" L x 1' 10" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Floor covering, Pillow rug, Carpet, Lotus flowers, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 74 - Tibetan Floral Motif Khaden Rug, 4' 6" x 2' 6"

Tibetan Floral Motif Khaden Wool Rug, with navy blue flowers on a beige ground. 4' 6" L x 2' 6" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Antique rugs, Carpets, Floor coverings, Prayer rug, Meditation mat, Sleeping rug, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 75 - Tibetan Lotus Flower Khaden Rug, 4' 9" x 2' 9"

Tibetan Lotus Flower Motif Khaden Wool Rug, on a black ground. 4' 9" L x 2' 9" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Pema Chunyi Style, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Antique rugs, Carpets, Floor coverings, Meditation mat, Sleeping rug, Flowers, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 76 - Tibetan Lotus Flower Khaden Rug, 4' 7.5" x 2' 9.5"

Tibetan Lotus Flower Motif Khaden Wool Rug, with eight flowers on a dark ground. 4' 7.5" L x 2' 9.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Pema Chunyi Style, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Carpets, Area rug, Meditation mat, Sleeping rug, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 77 - Tibetan Khaden Rug, 4' 7" x 2' 5.5"

Tibetan Khaden Wool Rug, with three stylized floral medallions on an orange and navy blue ground. 4' 7" L x 2' 5.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Antique rugs, Carpets, Area rug, Meditation mat, Sleeping rug, Floral, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 78 - Tibetan Lotus Motif Khaden Rug, 2' 9" x 1' 9.5"

Tibetan Lotus Flower Motif Khaden Wool Rug, on a deep blue ground. 2' 9" L x 1' 9.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Floor covering, Pema Chuni, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Flowers, Floral, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 79 - Tibetan Gyantse Khaden Rug, 5' 11.5" x 3'

Tibetan Gyantse Khaden Wool Rug, in blue and white. 5' 11.5" L x 3' W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Antique rugs, Checkerboard, Geometric, Carpets, Floor coverings, Area rug, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Sleeping rug, Geometric pattern, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 80 - Tibetan Gyantse Khaden Rug, 5' 7.5" x 3'

Tibetan Gyantse Khaden Wool Rug, with geometric motif in blue and yellow on red and beige ground. 5' 7.5" L x 3' W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Checkerboard, Carpets, Area rug, Meditation mat, Sleeping rug, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 81 - Tibetan Red Painted Three-Door Cabinet

Tibetan Red Paint-Decorated Three-Door Cabinet, with hand-painted figural landscapes scene panels. 31.5" H x 18.25" W x 9.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antique Furniture, Asian Furniture, Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Cupboard, Furnishings, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 82 - Tibetan Polychromed Wood Folding Table, 19th C.

Tibetan Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Folding Tea Table, 19th century or earlier, with tri-fold reticulated base. 12" H x 23.75" W x 11.5" D; folded: 3.25" H. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan Art, Himalayan Art, Chinese Tibetan, Antique Furniture, Altar table, Paint-decorated, Low table, Prayer table, Base, Stand, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 83 - Tibetan Polychromed Wood Folding Table, 19th C.

Tibetan Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Folding Tea Table, 19th century or earlier, the tri-fold reticulated base with gilt and scrolling floral motif. 12.25" H x 24.75" W x 13" D; folded: 3.25" H. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan Art, Himalayan Art, Chinese Tibetan, Antique Furniture, Altar table, Paint-decorated, Low table, Prayer table, Base, Stand, Qing Dynasty, Asian Furniture, Decorative Arts

Lot: 84 - Eastern Tibetan Carved Wood Serving Tray, 19th C.

Eastern Tibetan Carved Wood Serving Tray, 19th century or earlier, with white and red lacquered decoration, partial red wax seal to top. 3.25" H x 13.75" W x 13.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan Art, Chinese Tibetan, Himalayan Art, Carving, Pedestal, Altar table, Stand, Polychromed, Asian Furniture, Qing Dynasty, Antique Furniture, Decorative Arts

Lot: 85 - Chinese Tibetan Gilt Iron Saddle Mounts, 3

Collection of Three Chinese Tibetan Gilt Iron Horse Saddle Mounts, 19th century or earlier, each with reticulated scrolling design and one circular with dragon motif. Oblong medallion: 2" L x 1" W x 0.25" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Metalwork, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Mythical beast, Metal fittings, Sculpture, Ornaments, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 86 - Chinese Tibetan Dragon Motif Gilt Iron Mount

Chinese Tibetan Dragon Motif Gilt Iron Architectural Mount, 19th century or earlier, with reticulated scrolling floral design. 21.75" L x 1" W x 0.25" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Metalwork, Mythical beast, Architectural element, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Qing Dynasty Decorative Arts

Lot: 87 - Chinese Tibetan Turquoise & Gilt Iron Mounts, Pair

Pair of Chinese Tibetan Turquoise Cabochon Inset Gilt Iron Horse Saddle Mounts, 19th century or earlier, each with reticulated scrolling design and removable dragons. 1.5" Diameter x 1" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Eastern Tibet, Nepal, Asian Art, Metalwork, Architectural element, Equestrian, Horse mount, Mythical beast, Metal fittings, Sculpture, Ornament, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 88 - Tibetan Copper and Brass Gau, 18th C. or Earlier

Eastern Tibetan Copper and Brass Gau Prayer Box, 18th century or earlier, the vessel holding an amulet of Je Tsongkhapa and with leather straps. Without straps: 2.5" H x 2.75" W x 1" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Sino-Tibetan, Chinese Tibetan, Nepal, Asian Art, Amulet box, Buddhist, Buddhism, Gelug School, Lama, Teacher, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Religious Art, Antique Jewelry, Necklace, Decorative Arts

Lot: 89 - Tibetan Carved and Red Lacquered Wood Phurba

Eastern Tibetan Carved and Red Lacquered Wood Phurba, 18th century or earlier, the handle carved with four faces in the form of Hayagriva, the blade three sided. 8" L x 1" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Carving, Ritual Dagger, Himalayan Art, Asian Art, Sino-Tibetan, Nepal, Chinese Tibetan, Vajrakilaya, Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Sacred ritual object, Altar decoration, Meditation, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 90 - Tibetan Patinated Bronze Phurba Ritual Dagger

Eastern Tibetan Patinated Bronze Phurba Ritual Dagger, 19th century or earlier, the handle in the form of Hayagriva's head, bird head above three-sided blade. 4" L x 0.5" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Asian Art, Sino-Tibetan, Chinese Tibetan, Nepal, Vajrakilaya, Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Sacred ritual object, Altar decoration, Meditation, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 91 - Tibetan Copper Alloy Dorje Vajra, 19th C

Tibetan Copper Alloy Dorje Vajra, 19th century or earlier, with four prongs. 1.75" L x 0.75" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Asian Art, Nepal, Sacred ritual object, Buddhism, Buddhist, Meditation, Thunderbolt, Altar decoration, Antiques, Religious Art, Decorative Arts

Lot: 92 - Tibetan Saddle Rug, 4' 8" x 2' 2.5"

Tibetan Wool, Silk, and Cotton Saddle Rug, with bat symbols and foliate design on a black ground with red border. 4' 8" L x 2' 2.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Carpets, Equestrian, Horseback, Greek key design, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 93 - Tibetan Saddle Rug, 4' 3" x 2' 5"

Tibetan Wool, Silk, and Cotton Saddle Rug, with navy blue floral motif and red border. 4' 3" L x 2' 5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Carpets, Equestrian, Horseback, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 94 - Tibetan Saddle Rug, 4' 6.5" x 2' 2"

Tibetan Wool Saddle Rug, with medallions on a blue and burgundy border. 4' 6.5" L x 2' 2" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Carpets, Equestrian, Horseback, Geometric, Polychrome, Fiber Art, Textiles, Decorative Arts

Lot: 95 - Tibetan Saddle Rug, 2' 8" x 2'

Tibetan Wool Saddle Rug, with central red lotus flower and geometric border. 2' 8" L x 2' W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textile, Equestrain, Carpet, Floor covering, Polychrome, Floral motif, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 96 - Tibetan Saddle Rug, 2' 6" x 2' 2"

TIbetan Wool Saddle Rug, with floral central medallion and geometric green border. 2' 6" L x 2' 2" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textile, Floor covering, Prayer rug, Saddle bag, Equestrian, Flowers, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 97 - Tibetan Checkerboard Khaden Rug, 5' 5" x 2' 10"

Tibetan Blue and White Checkered Khaden Wool Rug, with Greek key border. 5' 5.5" L x 2' 10" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Antique rugs, Carpets, Floor coverings, Area rug, Sleeping rug, Meditation mat, Geometric pattern, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 98 - Tibetan Checkered Khaden Rug, 6' 4" x 2' 10.5"

Tibetan Blue and White Quatrefoil Checkerboard Khaden Wool Rug. 6' 4" L x 2' 10.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Carpets, Geometric pattern, Floor coverings, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Sleeping rug, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 99 - Tibetan Checkerboard Khaden Rug, 4' 8" x 2' 5"

Tibetan Blue and White Checkered Khaden Wool Rug. 4' 8" L x 2' 5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Antique rugs, Carpets, Geometric pattern, Floor covering, Area rug, Meditation mat, Sleeping rug, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 100 - Tibetan Red Checkerboard Khaden Rug, 5' 5" x 2' 8"

Tibetan Red and Beige Checkered Khaden Wool Rug. 5' 5" L x 2' 8.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Carpets, Floor coverings, Geometric pattern, Meditation mat, Sleeping rug, Prayer rug, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 101 - Tibetan Black and Tan Checkerboard Rug, 3' x 2' 9"

Tibetan Black and Tan Checkered Prayer Rug. 3' L x 2' 9" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Meditation mat, Carpets, Wool rug, Khagangma, Floor covering, Geometric pattern, Prayer rug, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 102 - Tibetan Black and Tan Checkered Rug, 3.5' x 2' 8"

Tibetan Black and Tan Checkerboard Prayer Rug. 3.5' L x 2' 8" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Meditation mat, Carpets, Wool rug, Khagangma, Floor covering, Meditation mat, Geometric pattern, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 103 - Tibetan Red & Green Khaden Rug, 5' 4" x 2' 10"

Tibetan Red and Green Checkerboard Khaden Wool Rug. 5' 4" L x 2' 10" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Sleeping rug, Meditation mat, Carpets, Floor coverings, Geometric pattern, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 104 - Tibetan Endless Knot Motif Rug, 3' 7" x 1' 10.5"

Tibetan Endless Knot Motif Wool Rug, with blue geometric design on cream colored ground. 3' 7" L x 1' 10.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Chinese Pao Tao Rug, Textile, Carpet, Floor covering, Meditation mat, Prayer rug Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 105 - Tibetan Sho and Srang Coins, 8

Collection of Eight Tibetan Copper and Silver Plate Sho and Srang Coins, early 20th century. Largest: 1" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Numismatic, Coins and Currency, Coinage, Money, Himalayan Arts, Nepal, International coins, Metalwork, Collectibles, Collectables, Decorative Arts

Lot: 106 - Tibetan Silver Srang Coins, 3

Collection of Three Tibetan Silver Srang Coins, early 20th century. Silver tested. Weight: 0.90 ozt.; largest: 1.25" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Numismatics, Coins and Currency, Coinage, Money, Himalayan Arts, Nepal, International Coins, Metalwork, Silversmith, Collectibles, Collectables, Decorative Arts

Lot: 107 - Tibetan Silver Plate and Brass Covered Tea Bowl

Tibetan Silver Plate and Brass Covered Tea Bowl, the pierced lid with scroll form and vessel motif on lotus form bowl. 5" H x 4.75" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Art, Metalwork, Antiques, Loose tea, Vessel, Container, Decorative Arts

Lot: 108 - Tibetan Brass and Iron Bhumpa

Tibetan Brass and Iron Bhumpa, with circular lid having foliate design on baluster form body with gilt foliate decoration. 5.25" H x 4.25" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Art, Antiques, Boompa, Holy Water, Ceremonial, Ritual, Ewer, Vessel, Water pot, Buddhism, Buddhist, Tantric, Decorative Arts

Lot: 109 - Chinese Tibetan Silver Plate Scroll Case, 19th C.

Chinese Tibetan Silver Plate Pierced Scroll Case, circa 1800, with figural deity motif. 14.25" H x 2.25" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Arts, Sino-Tibetan, Nepal, Asian Art, Antiques, Document holder, Pen holder, Vessel, Container, Foliate, Scrollwork, Metalwork, Silversmith, Decorative Arts

Lot: 110 - Tibetan Copper Banded Iron Butter Pot

Tibetan Copper Banded Iron Butter Pot, 19th century or earlier, with leather strap. 6" H x 3" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Chinese Tibetan, SIno-Tibetan, Metalwork, Covered jar, Vessel, Butter box, Antiques, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 111 - Tibetan Metalwork, 4 Pieces

Group of Four Tibetan Metalwork Pieces, including: gilded horse bridle mount and rectangular lock with incised scrollwork. Largest: 3" L x 2" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Art, Chinese Tibetan, Sino-Tibetan, Antique, Hand forged, Iron, Cast, Wrought, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 112 - Chinese Tibetan Leather & Iron Flint Striker Pouch

Chinese Tibetan Leather and Iron Flint Striker Pouch, with silver animal relief mounts and braided cloth handle. Silver tested and not weighable. 5.25" L x 3.25" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Money case, Needle case, Vessel, Container, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 113 - Tibetan Floral Khagangma Rug, 2' 7.5" x 2' 7"

Tibetan Floral Motif Khagangma Wool Meditation Rug, on black ground with blue border. 2' 7.5" L x 2' 7" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Small carpets, Rug, Prayer rug, Meditation seat, Medtiation mat, Medallion, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 114 - Tibetan Lotus Flower Khagnagma Rug, 2' 6" x 2' 3"

Tibetan Lotus Flower Motif Khagangma Wool Rug, on black ground with red border. 2' 6.5" L x 2' 3" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Small carpets, Rug, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Polychrome, Floral motif, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 115 - Tibetan Khagangma Rug, 2' 7" x 2' 3"

Tibetan Khagangma Wool Rug, with blue floral design and red border. 2' 7" L x 2' 3" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Lotus flowers, Carpet, Textile, Floor covering, Area rug, Ritual, Prayer rug, Meditation mat, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 116 - Tibetan Floral Motif Greek Key Rug, 2' 3" x 1' 11"

Tibetan Floral Motif and Greek Key Border Wool Meditation Rug, with red border. 2' 3" L x 1' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Carpets, Prayer rug, Meditation mat, Flowers, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 117 - Tibetan Lotus Flower Khaden Rug, 2' 4.5" x 1' 11"

Tibetan Lotus Flower Motif Khaden Wool Rug, on an orange ground with red border on the short sides. 2' 4.5" L x 1' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Pema Chuni, Textiles, Carpets, Floor coverings, Khagangma, Medtiation mat, Prayer rug, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 118 - Tibetan Lotus Flower Khaden Rug, 2' 6" x 2' 1"

Tibetan Lotus Flower Motif Khaden Wool Rug, on burgundy ground. 2' 6" L x 2' 1" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Pema Chuni, Carpets, Meditation mat, Prayer rug, Khagangma, Floral, Floor covering, Interior deisgn, Decorative Arts

Lot: 119 - Tibetan Lotus Flower Khaden Rug, 2' 7.5" x 1' 8"

Tibetan Lotus Flower Motif Khaden Wool Rug, on a navy blue ground. 2' 7.5" L x 1' 8" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Pema Chuni, Carpets, Floor covering, Meditation rug, Prayer rug, Floral, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 120 - Tibetan Lotus Flower Khaden Rug, 2' 7.5" x 1' 10"

Tibetan Lotus Flower Motif Khaden Wool Rug, on a black ground. 2' 7.5" L x 1' 10" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Pema Chuni, Textile, Floor covering, Prayer rug, Meditation mat, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 121 - Tibetan Phoenix Meditation Rug, 2' 7.5" x 2' 1"

Tibetan Phoenix Motif Wool Meditation Rug. 2' 7.5" L x 2' 1" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Lotus flower, Mythical beast, Bird, Carpets, Floor covering, Animalier, Ornithology, Polychrome, Floral, Foliate, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 122 - Tibetan Butterfly Motif Rug, 2' 7" x 1' 11"

Tibetan Butterfly Motif Wool Rug, with Buddhist auspicious symbols on a tan ground. 2' 7" L x 1' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Carpets, Area rug, Prayer rug, Meditation mat, Foliate, Animalier, Mythical creature, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 123 - Tibetan Dragon Jabuye Rug, 2' 9.5" x 2' 4"

Tibetan Wool Dragon Motif Jabuye Rug, with red border. 2' 9.5" L x 2' 4" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textile, Carpet, Floor covering, Pillow rug, Animalier, Mythical beast, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 124 - Tibetan Khaden Rug, 2' 10" x 1' 10" W

Tibetan Khaden Wool Rug, with a central floral medallion on a red ground with Greek key geometric border. 2' 10" L x 1' 10" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Oriental rugs, Asian Art, Carpet, Textile, Floor covering, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 125 - Tibetan Floral Motif Prayer Rug, 2' 10" x 1' 11"

Tibetan Floral Motif Wool Prayer Rug, with repeating floral pattern to the center and geometric and floral border on a red ground. 2' 10" L x 1' 11" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Himalayan Art, Nepal, Asian Art, Textiles, Floor covering, Carpet, Ritual, Meditation mat, Polychrome, Interior design, Decorative Arts

Lot: 126 - Tibetan Textiles and Chinese Festival Wear, 4

Tibetan Textile Fragments and Chinese Festival Wear, comprising: two cut-down lotus flower textile panels, and two textile attachments for festival wear. 8.25" H x 27.5" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Asian Art, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Sino-Tibetan, China, Fabrics, Embroidery, Tapestry, Needlework, Clothing, Decorations, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 127 - Chinese Silver Filigree Round Footed Box

Chinese Silver Filigree Round Footed Box. Silver tested. Weight: 0.72 ozt.; 2.25" H x 1.5" Diameter. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Antique Silver, Asian Art, China, Silversmith, Pill box, Trinket box, Scrollwork, Spherical, Orb, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 128 - Chinese Tibetan Silver Plate Foo Lion Seals, Pair

Pair of Chinese Tibetan Silver Plate Foo Lion Motif Chop Seals, one male and one female, each with stamped marked to the base. Slightly larger: 1.75" H x 1" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Sino-Tibetan, Nepal, Asian Art, Silversmith, Objets de Vertu, Seal Chop, Stamp, Animalier, Foo Dog, Guardian, Qing Dynasty, Decorative Arts

Lot: 129 - Chinese Tibetan Silvered Chop Seal, 18th C.

Chinese Tibetan Silvered Metal and Iron Chop Seal, 18th century, with bird form motif and character marks to underside. 2.25" H x 0.75" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella. Keywords: Asian Art, Himalayan Art, Nepal, Antique, Chop seal, Stamp, Animalier, Foliate design, Metalwork, Qing Dynasty, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 130 - Tibetan Leather Flint Purses, 3

Collection of Three Tibetan Leather Flint Purses, comprising: one with silver and brass floral mounts and red coral cabochon and steel edge, one with silver plate foliate mounts with turquoise cabochon, and one with oval silver plate mounts and incised bird form motif and steel edge. Largest: 7" L x 5.5" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Antiques, Himalayan Arts, Nepal, Asian Art, Pocket Travel, Pouch, Vessel, Handmade, Antiques, Decorative Arts

Lot: 131 - Tibetan Silver & Vermeil Lochab Belt Ornament

Tibetan Repousse Silver and Vermeil Lochab Belt Ornament with Red Coral Cabochon. Silver tested: 93%. Weight: 6.6 ozt. inclusive. 7.5" H x 4.5" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Arts of the Himalayas, Tibet, Asian Art, Antique Ornaments, Eastern Tibet, Kirtimukha, Protective, Talisman, Artifact, Festival Wear, Plaque