Religious and political ties between China and Tibet began under Emperor Yongle (1403-1424) who invited the first Tibetan Lama to the Ming court and thus started an interchange that continued into the Qing Dynasty of artistic ideas, styles, representations, and iconography between China and Tibet.
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Rare statue of Guanyin held up by 4 creatures in hell remind us that people, like demons, can change and reach enlightenment. Demons are just obstacles – greed, aversion, and ignorance – to overcome through good deeds and thoughts,
One of a pair of Tibetan antique folding traveling prayer/study table for monks or nomadic families to lay out sutras (scriptures), scrolls, books, other study materials. Decorated with painted florals and fruit offering bowl symbolizing flowering of enlightenment and opening of the heart.
Tibetan repoussé of Shakyamuni Buddha in Earth Witnessing mudra within a trefoil arch on a lotus base.
Stunning necklace with Tibetan turquoise and red sponge coral beads which in combination are believed to promote positive feelings, well-being and enhance spiritual growth. Pendant with old Thai Buddha stone pendant with gold leaf. Spectacular piece.
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