Antique Tibetan Portable Amulet | Hand-Carved & Painted Bone Plaque with Buddha | 19th Century

Antique Tibetan Portable Amulet | Hand-Carved & Painted Bone Plaque with Buddha | 19th CenturyHistorical Context & Origin Region: TibetMaterial: Cow bone with hand painted natural pigmentsPeriod: Late Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Description This remarkable 19th century Tibetan Buddhist devotional plaque is hand carved from natural cow bone and richly painted with vivid polychrome pigments. The front depicts the Buddha seated in dhyana mudra (meditative pose), framed by a stylized mandorla with sacred cloud motifs and floral ornamentation

and Jalisco traditions

a custom deeply embedded in Southeast Asian culture

offering a powerful reflection of early Christian belief and resilience within Roman society

natural pigments

Its connection to a Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and his legacy of industrial leadership and public service elevates it beyond utility—it becomes a story

framed by floral and architectural motifs symbolizing enlightenment

Embellished with fine decoration

where Islamic and Spanish colonial influences merged into highly decorative utilitarian art

paper backingPeriod: 20th Century

these textiles reflect the importance of ritual garments and ceremonial cloths within Chancay society

The sculpture remains in excellent condition with well-preserved facial details and surface patina

with surface wear consistent with centuries of use and burial