20th Century Chinese Massive Grass Chopper

This is handcrafted Tibetan Brass Dharma Instrument. It is all hand made and used in practice Tibetan religious law. Look at the pictures, fine craftsmanship and sturdy construction ...

A traditional Tibetan Buddhist ritual trumpet, Kangling is a type of trumpet or horn used in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies. While traditionally made from a human tibia or femur (thigh ...

This is a beautiful antique Handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist trumpet with traditional Tibetan tassel. The trumpet is used for religious ceremonies where it is blown along with other big ...

This antique Chinese water pipe, from the late 19th century and originating from Canton, China. This water pipe designed for smoking tobacco, often mistaken for an opium pipe due to ...

17th century flax stripping tool for linen making This tool was used to combed and straightened the flax in preparation for spinning. This separates the short fibers called tow an...

Originating from the Kerala region of Southern India, this 19th century arivalmanai, or culinary cutting instrument, is a traditional tool used in the preparation of vegetables throughout India. Comprising an engraved steel blade mounted upon a carved wood base, the user would place their weight on the wooden base by either sitting or kneeling, and prepare their ingredients accordingly. The craftsmanship and size of this fascinating relic denotes its usage in a Hindu temple setting, as offering food to the deities is believed to direct the mind towards spirituality. Food plays an important role in Hindu worship, and because of the veneration of the cow and belief in non-violence, most followers follow a vegetarian diet. The vast majority of Hindu religious...

Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...

Beautifully carved scale box from the much desired Huanghuali wood. These scales were originally used to weigh herbs, medicines, and precious metals, but are known as opium scales...