In the Golden Temple of the Kathmandu valley city of Patan, two 17th century figures kneel before the central altar.

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		1. Dharma Protector. Tibet, 18th century. Gilt bronze. 6 1/2" (18.5 cm.) tall. We bought this at Christie's in 1995. He sits sidesaddle on a dragon whose fierce expression matches his own. His hair is flaming with the original red coloring and he is wearing jeweled necklaces and earrings. One of the dragon's whiskers is broken off and one foot has been broken and skillfully repaired. $2750.
		2. Bhairab. Bronze, 19th century, Nepal. 10" (25.5 cm.) tall. Standing, with a necklace of skulls, two hands holding a kartika and skull cup, a sword and shield in the other hands. This was once a part of a larger statue; there are holes in his feet where he stood on a base and the back of the statue is very roughly finished. He does not stand on his own. Very heavy, weighing about 6 lbs. $750.
		3. Stone Manjusri. Nepal. 8" (20 cm) high, including the tab on the bottom. Hard, black stone. An old piece but very hard to date. Possibly 100 years old -- or much older. Very finely carved, holding his sword over his head. One hand and the base of the sword are chipped away. SOLD.
		4. Tara Plaque. 17th - 18th Century, Nepal. 8" (20 cm.) high. Brass repoussee engraved with a Sanskrit inscription. A voluptuous, smiling Tara standing on a lotus blossom. ON HOLD
		5. Large Bronze Heruka. Nepal, Early 20th century. Solid bronze, weighing 35 lbs. (17 kg.) 17 1/2" (44 cm.) tall, wingspan is 15" (37 cm.) Standing with his consort in yab yum, wings outstreached, with three faces crowned with skulls. A dorje rises from his flaming hair. This large statue was cast in 4 pieces; the base is completely separate, the head is joined on at the neck, and the wings were once attached with an iron rivet which has been lost and replaced with a large iron screw. $2950.
		6. Bronze Hayagriva. 17th century, Tibet. 5 1/2" (14 cm.) tall. Purchased at Sotheby's in 1995. The statue is solid bronze while the open base has rice paper prayers stuffed inside that are almost certainly of a later date than the statue. I haven't opened them. With a garland of skulls and crowned with a horse's head, he stands on two prostrate figures as he brandishes his sword. $2750.
		7. Seated Maitreya. 18th century, Western Himalayas - Nepal or Tibet. Bronze. Wearing a crown and holding the stem of a lotus flower in each hand. Under the blossom on each side stands another deity figure; the throne is decorated with a small lion on each side. The base is hollow and is covered with a bronze plate attached with wire. 8" (20 cm.) high. $950.
		8. Padmasambhava. 19th century, Nepal. 6" (15 cm.) tall, bronze. Holding a dorje and a skull cup with his trident staff; surrounded by a aureole of flames. $425.
		9. 18th Century Wood Architectural Panel of Krishna. 11" tall, 6" wide, 5" deep. A decorative piece from an old house in Kathmandu showing Krishna playing the flute to two dancing cow herders. Very heavy, dense wood, probably from the sal tree. This is carved in the Newari style of the late Malla period (1482 to 1769) from the time of the creation of the three city states in the Kathmandu valley. $495.
		10. Amoghapasa Lokesvara. Mid 18th Century, Nepal. Brass, 8 1/2" (21 cm.) tall (10" including the stand). An eight armed, solid brass statue of the Bodhisattva Amoghapasa Lokesvara, a manifestation of Avalokitesvara (Chenresig). Six of his arms hold attributes (a vase, lotus, rope, book, trident and rosary). One hand is in the varada mudra, bestowing compassion, the last in the vitarka mudra as he explains the teachings of the Buddha. A floral design is etched into his robes. Well worn with use, with traces of offering powder. $1450.
		11. Bronze Tara. Nepal, 17th century. Bronze, 4" (10 cm.) Seated on a lotus blossom, hold the stem of a lotus in each hand. $750.
		12. Chenresig. Bronze, 19th century, Nepal. 6 3/4" (17 cm.) tall. Seated on a lotus throne, one hand holds a rope and another a lotus; his other two hands are pressed together. A simple statue from a family shrine. $450.
		13. Gilt Bronze Yamantaka in Yab Yum. Tibet, 18th-19th Century. 7" (18 cm.) tall. The bull-headed deity crowned with skulls in yab yum with his consort. Collected in 1984 -- one of our first pieces. $1750.
		14. Terracotta Bhairab. Nepal, Early 20th century. 12" (30 cm.) by 11 1/2". Used once a year during the Indra Jatra festival. Bhairav, the angry manifestation of Shiva, wears a skull crown and has sharp teeth and flaming hair. This mask is placed in front of a pot filled with chang or home brewed beer, which is funneled through a pipe emerging from the Bhairava's mouth. The consecrated chang is consumed during the ceremony. $550.
		15. Avalokiteswara. 19th Century, Nepal. Brass. 6" (15 cm.) tall. Crowned and jewelled and holding the stem of a lotus flower in each hand. From a household shrine but quite delicately cast. With traces of original paint on the lotus flowers. $400.
		16. Gilded Copper Hevajra Statue. mid-20th Century, Tibet. 10" (25 cm.) high. Solid copper statue with heavy gilding. With eight faces, sixteen hands and four legs, dancing with his consort Vajra Nairatmya. In each hand is a skullcup holding an image of a different deity or animal. Each head has a crown of skulls; he is wearing a lion skin and a necklace of severed heads. $1250.
		17. Chakrasamvara in Yab Yum mid-20th Century, Tibet. Gilded copper. 7 1/2" (17 cm.) tall. With four heads and twelve hands. Two hands hold the elephant skin that covers his back while the others hold various sacred implements. He embraces his consort Vajrayogini as they trample the bodies of ignorance and desire. $950.
		18. Brass Manjushri. 19th century, Nepal, 5" tall. On a lotus throne, holding the sword of wisdom in his right hand and surrounded with an elaborate aureole. $300.
		19. Late Gupta Sandstone Frieze Segment. India, 7th century. Red sandstone, 12 1/2" high, 13" wide; 14 1/2" high on the stand. The contemplative, smiling face of a man. We purchased this piece at Sotheby's London in 1990. $2,500.
		20. Repousse Bhimsen Plaque. Nepal, 15th century. Gilded copper. 8 1/2" (22 cm.) to the top of the aureole, which is a separate piece. Bhimsen, a hero of the Mahabharata is the patron deity of merchants. He stands in a warrior's posture, holding a sword in his right hand. ON HOLD.
		21. Wooden Bridge Guardian. 18th century, Nepal. 19 1/2" (49 cm.) tall. These wonderful primitive carved figures were used to guard bridges, springs and villages in the mountain regions of Nepal. The wood has a wonderful texture where it has been smoothed by the elements and the carving has a real charm; note the individually carved fingers. There are traces of an original painted or oiled outer layer. $475.
		22. Gilt Bronze Saraswati. 18th century, Nepal. 4" (10 cm.) tall (without the stand). A lovely little Newari image of Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and creative arts, holding a sword in one hand and playing a musical instrument. The sword, not traditional in the Hindu Saraswati, is probably a reference to Manjushri who also holds the sword of wisdom. This is a piece from a larger statue. $425.
		23. Oil Lamp with Donor Figure. 18th - 19th century, Nepal. Brass. 6 1/4" (16 cm.) tall. With the seated figure of a man dressed in clothing indicating a wealthy family. Three oil lamps are support by lotus stems. This piece is from our personal collection. SOLD.
		24. Small Amitayus. 19th century, Nepal. Brass. 4 1/4" (10.5 cm.) tall. A very pretty little figure cast in one piece with an inscription on the base. $325.
		25. Bronze Amitayus. 19th century, Nepal. 4 3/4" (12 cm.) tall. Seated on a lotus throne and holding the stem of a lotus flower in each hand. Another simple statue from a family shrine. Orignially cast in two pieces but missing its flame aureole. $425.
		26. Chenresig. 19th century, Nepal. 6 1/4" (16 cm.) tall. With two palms together and other hands holding a rope and a lotus flower. Cast in two pieces. $475.