Thursday 27 September 2012


Miniature Painting of Six Armed Mahakala 
Origin: Mongolia
Painted on cloth.
19th Century
75 mm x 60 mm

Wednesday 26 September 2012



Thokcha Armor Plate
69 mm x 34 mm



Triple Circle Thokcha
35 mm




Antique Melong Mirror
Tibet/Himalayan
diameter 4 inches

Monday 24 September 2012




Hollow tubular thokcha possibly used in healing
ceremonies. May date to the
pre-Buddhist period. 
45 mm x 19 mm
Origin: Tibet

Large hand carved iron phurba or Kila.
length approx 13 inches.

Thursday 20 September 2012



Large Antique Copper Gau
92 mm x 90 mm

Wednesday 19 September 2012



A supreme silver gau that was hand crafted by the master silversmith,
Peter Mannox. He is also well known for his stunning
photographic portraits of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa.
This particular piece is a homage to Vajra Varahi
(Dorje Pakmo). Her mandala is also
engraved on the inside. Another
compartment opens to
store relics etc.

Tuesday 18 September 2012




A rare quality antique miniature rupa of Amitayus. Displays
particularly fine detail for a piece of this size.
53 mm x 33 mm




Antique Minitaure Shakyamuni Buddha Rupa
Faint traces of gilt remain.
60 mm x 40 mm


Antique Miniature Vajra Varahi or Dorje Pakmo Statue.
As this piece has been carved from white stone, it possibly 
represents the 'white' form of Vajra Varahi that is 
practiced in the lineage of Shakya Shribhadra.
85 mm x 50 mm

Monday 10 September 2012







Rare hand carved Sandalwood Buddha 
with copper double lotus base.
approx 9 inches
Nepal.

Tuesday 4 September 2012







Antique Stone Milarepa Statue
60 mm x 37 mm