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Je Jamyang Gyeltshen (1742-1803). 18th Chief-abott of Bhutan (Jekhenbo) Fire-gilt Bronze
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Je Jamyang Gyeltshen (1742-1803). 18th Chief-abott of Bhut...

Amitayus,Tshe dpa'med is the deity of long life and is represented seated cross-legged and holding the vase containing the elixir of longevity.He is one of the most popular deities in Bhutan.
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Amitayus,Tshe dpa'med is the deity of long life and is represented seated cross...

Yap Tenpe Nyima (1567-1619),the Shabdrung (king)Ngawan Namgyel's father, was from the family of Gya in Tibet. His father was the 17th Prince-abbot of the Drukpa Kagyupa school in Ralung. Bronze, painted, H: 28 cm
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Yap Tenpe Nyima (1567-1619),the Shabdrung (king)Ngawan Namgyel's father, was fr...

Buddha Maitreya (Jampa) - the buddha of the future. Firegilt bronze-cast, stone trimmings Thimpu dzong
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Buddha Maitreya (Jampa) - the buddha of the future. Firegilt bronze-cast, st...

Buddha Sakiamuni(Shakya thupa)-the historical Buddha. Firegilt Bronze
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Buddha Sakiamuni(Shakya thupa)-the historical Buddha. Firegilt Bronze

Prajnaparamita-book that contains a well known philosophical text of Mahayana, or "Greater Vehicle" Buddhism. Buddhism came to Bhutan from India and its texts were translated from Sanskrit into Tibetan. Wood, sheet copper, silk cloth 24 x 69 cm
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Prajnaparamita-book that contains a well known philosophical text of Ma...

Slate carving of Guru Rinpoche with two consorts Guru Rinpoche is reputed to have brought Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century.
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Slate carving of Guru Rinpoche with two consorts Guru Rinpoche is reputed...

Ceremonial butter lamps made of solid gold are rare and usually of a copper alloy or silver. Today they are fuelled with vegetable oil rather than butter. The lighting of butter lamps is one of the most common means of increasing one's merit. H: 21,5 cm
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Ceremonial butter lamps made of solid gold are rare and usually of a copper allo...

Two bumpas, ritual vases filled with scented holy water.The aspergillum terminates with a gold medallion from which water is poured into the hands of the faith- ful. Peacock feathers serve to sprinkle water in offering ceremonies. Silver, fire-gilt, H: 46 cm
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Two bumpas, ritual vases filled with scented holy water.The aspergillum te...

A rare rhino horn carving represents a sacred mountain landscape. Among rocks and waterfalls, Milarepa (1040- 1123), the great ascetic and one of the founders of the Kagyupa school is depicted singing in a cave. Rhino horn, 15 x 20 cm
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A rare rhino horn carving represents a sacred mountain landscape. Among rocks a...

This intricate silver box (gau) is a personal amulet box, containing prayers, small statues or relics. It is carried around the neck when travelling.
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This intricate silver box (gau) is a personal amulet box, containing prayers,...

Torma for granting longevity (tshetor). Silver, partly fire-gilt, corals, turquoise, H: 38 cm
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Torma for granting longevity (tshetor). Silver, partly fire-gilt...