Details: A very rare and pleasing example of a Tantric diagram of the Chakras in the subtle body from Nepal. Tantra, by its very nature is hard to define, but simply put is any of several esoteric traditions rooted in the Indian religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bön. In the words of a respected practicing Tibetan Tantric Lama the Tantric idea is such: “...each one of us is a union of all universal energy. Everything that we need in order to be complete is within us right at this very ...click for details
Details: A finely cast, handsome, and powerfully proportioned example of an Angkor period bronze seated Buddha in the late Bayon style. Buddha is seated in Maravijaya upon an attractive Khmerized double lotus throne, his hands in Bhumisparsha and Dyhana mudra respectively calling the earth to witness his many previous good and compassionate deeds. Buddha’s square face is meditative and serene, typically Bayon with his broad smiling expression. The large curls of his hair are separated from his f ...click for details
Details: An attractive and pure example of an early Ayutthaya 15th century seated Buddha in the U-Thong type ‘C’ style. The Buddha is seated in Maravijaya, his right hand hanging heavily over his knee reaching to touch the ground with long, elegant, elongated fingers, while the left hand remains in a meditative position in his lap palm up. His face is serene with large heavy lidded downcast eyes and full smiling bud-like lips. In profile, the eyebrows almost imperceptibly project; they are defi ...click for details
Details: A rare and attractive example of an 8th to 9th century Dvaravati bronze standing Buddha. It is clear the caster of this early image did well to impart such a state of peaceful transcendence in a small bronze, not an easy task for artisans who were more comfortable working in stone rather than bronze. Buddha’s face is classically Mon showing localized ideals of beauty; a slightly exaggerated broad square face, wide nose, full thick lips, heavy lidded elongated eyes, and clearly defined ...click for details
Details: A good classic example of a Rajasthani stele of Umamaheshvara in green stone. The Hindu god Shiva relaxes in his mountain home, with his consort Parvati ('The Daughter of the Mountain') seated on Shiva's left leg in an embrace. The multi-armed Shiva is identified by his attributes, a three-headed Naga in his left hand and the remains of a trident in his right hand. The heavenly couple are both wearing multiple regal adornments of necklaces, bracelets and earrings with their ...click for details
Details: A rare and dynamic example of a 13th century “Lopburi” Standing Buddha, probably from the Buriram area. Buddha is standing with strength in a symmetrical posture which represents a survival of the Dvaravati type, but with the later Khmer innovation of both the hands in the gesture of Abhayamudra as opposed the popular Dvaravati gesture of both hands in Vitarkamudra. Buddha’s frame is strong and powerful with wonderful proportions, the body of an athlete. He wears his robe or Uttarasang ...click for details
Details: An extremely unusual early example of a Khmer Buddha or regal Buddhist adorant from around the 9th century. He is seated in dhyanasana with his hands placed together in front of his powerful chest in adoration. His face is broad with full lips and large eyes beneath arched brows, his hair covered beneath a detailed floral crown, seated on a single tier lotus throne similar to thrones of contemporary Srivijaya, Dvaravati and Pala pieces. Crowns such as he is wearing were worn by kings a ...click for details
Details: A rare and very naturalistic example of a Pagan seated Buddha from around the 11th to 12th century. Buddha is seated in Maravijaya on an attractive double lotus throne, his hands in Bhumisparsha and Dyhana mudra respectively calling the earth to witness his many previous good and compassionate deeds. This Buddha sits very well, his body and face are subtly fleshy showing real natural detail and form, which is hard to achieve on a small image such as this. The face is flanked by long he ...click for details
Details: A classical and beautifully proportioned example of an 11th century North East Indian, probably the Bihar region, Pala period phyllite image of the Supreme Dhyani Buddha Vairocana. He is seated in Vajrasana on a double lotus throne with the toes of his feet slightly flexed and his hands poised in the Dharmachakra Mudra, one of his identifying features. He is wearing a pleated close fitting Sanghati and the jewellery denoting his status as one of the five Cosmic Buddhas, made up of an el ...click for details
Details: A rare and interesting example of transitional post Pagan seated Buddha from 14th century Burma. Buddha is seated in vajrasana on a low tiered throne, his right hand in Bhumisparsa mudra and his left held in Dhyana mudra. He is wearing a long transparent monk’s robe with the right shoulder bare, his face focused in deep meditation. Buddha’s hair is tightly curled covering his domed usnisha which is surmounted by his small radiant ketumala. ...click for details
