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. Household Shrine of Lokeswara. Nepal, early 19th century. Brass and silver, 14" tall; height of Lokeswara statue, 7". A central figure of Lokeswara stands between two attendant goddesses. He is wearing a silver crown and is protected by a silver parasol, held up on a wooden pole. The figures stand on a large throne, guarded by a row of nagas overhead and two lions below. Flowers and offerings would have been placed on the throne before him and a daily blessing invoked by touching his head. $3,500.
		2. Tara. Bronze, 19th century, Nepal. 7 1/2" (19 cm.) tall including aureole. Seated, both hands holding the stem of a lotus flower. Traces of gilding remain on the face; the surrounding aureole is hammered from a sheet of bronze metal. $525.
		3. Darkened Gilded Copper Plaque of a Deity. 18th century, Nepal. 8 3/4" (22.2 cm) high, 6 1/2" (16.5 cm) wide. A plaque from the inside of an old Kathmandu house; the plaque is darkened by smoke and the face is covered with centuries of offering powder. $325.
		4. Jeweled Vishnu Plaque. 19th Century, Nepal. 11 1/2" (29 cm.) high, 8" (20 cm.) wide. Copper with crystals, turquoise, coral, lapis and garnets. The central figure of Vishnu is crystal; the hands, lotus flower and robes are gilded copper. He is surrounded by flowers made from semi-precious stones and set in an elaborate filigree background. $2600.
		5. Shiva Lingam Cover. Nepal, 19th century. Copper and bronze with a silver snake, 14 1/2" (37 cm.) tall. Four faces oriented to the cardinal directions. This is known as a mukhalinga, symbolizing the entire cosmos with Mahadeva, east, symbolizing the earth, Nandivaktra (west, wind), Bhairava (south, fire) and Amavaktra (north, water). The fifth head is Sadasiva and symbolizes the center and the sky. This was used to prevent the worshipper from being blinded by the spiritual radiance of the lingam. $2750.
		6. Lama with Prayer Wheel. Tibet, 19th century. 13" (33 cm.) tall, brass or bronze. A lama of the red hat sect, symbolized by the double dorje on his hat, holding a mala and prayer wheel and seated on a lotus throne. Some traces of yellow paint or lacquer. $1400.
		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. Dancing Dakini. Nepal, early 20th century. Bronze, 11 3/4" (30 cm.) A beautiful female figure wearing a simple patterned cloth and elaborate earrings, with one hand she holds a skull cup and the other hand reaches towards the sky. This is one of a pair, photographs of the other one are available on request. $650.
		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. Group of Guardian Figures. Nepal. Wood, 6 1/2" to 9". Three female figures and two male figures, these may have been used as household guardians but I'm open to other suggestions. Very primitive carving in hardwood, each with a nice patina. $275.
		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. Guardian King. 18th or 19th Century, Nepal. Brass. 7 1/2" (19 cm.) tall. One hand holding a club, the other in the vitarka mudra of teaching. He stands on a lotus base that is large enough to hold flower offerings. The statue itself shows traces of red offering powder. $650.
		16. Gilded Copper Vishnu Statue. 14th Century, Nepal. 6" (15 cm.) high. Solid statue of copper alloy with heavy gilding. Standing Vishnu, one hand holding a conch, another a wheel, protected by an umbrella of entwined nagas. The other pair of hands has been largely worn away. $2250.
		17. Vajrasattva 16th Century, Tibet. 4 1/2" (12 cm.) tall. Made in two pieces, joined at the waist. The top is cast in gilded bronze while the bottom half is copper repoussee and is considerably damaged. Both pieces are joined with a copper wire that swirls among the statue's own robes. The top of the head is missing. Despite the damage this is a very sweet piece, the hands delicate and the face lovely. ON HOLD.
		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 Tara Statue. Nepal, 18th-19th century. 12" (30 cm.) gilded copper. Green Tara, seated on a large lotus throne. This statue has been made in three pieces, the lotus base and the body both repousse and the head cast separately. SOLD.
		21. Wooden Bridge Guardian. 18th century, Nepal. 15" tall. These wonderful primitive carved figures were used to guard bridges and villages in the mountain regions of Nepal. This one has been beautifully smoothed by the elements. $375.