Set of 2 extremely rare antique works on Tibetan art - France - 20th century

* Introduction to the iconography of Buddhist tantric art by Marie-Thérèse De Mallmann Drawings by Muriel Thiriet Librairie d'Amérique et d'Orient - Paris 1986 Dimensions 24.7 cm x 18.3 cm x 2.9 cm * Heinrich Harrer's Impressions from Tibet Martin Brauen - Museum of Ethnography, University of Zurich Dimensions 23.4 cm x 16.1 cm x 2.2 cm 246 pages Books in superb condition, with magnificent illustrations and unique in their content: * one specialized in the classification of all the different iconographies and representations of Tibetan tantric deities, * the second in which one will discover photos of magnificent ritual objects, paintings and statues; taken years ago by one of the greatest specialists in Tibetan art: Heinrich Harrer. Statues and wall paintings now vanished... fascinating ritual objects... all in the pure sacred art of Tibet! Heinrich Harrer, born July 6, 1912 in Hüttenberg and died January 7, 2006 in Friesach (Austria) was an Austrian mountaineer, sportsman, explorer, geographer and writer. Born July 6, 1912, Hüttenberg and Died January 7, 2006, Friesach (93 years) Activities: Explorer, photographer, mountaineer, alpine skier Education: University of Graz Member of the Sturmabteilung, Schutzstaffel Distinctions: Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Gold Decoration of Styria, Lumière de la vérité prize, Berufstitel Professor Notable works: Seven Years of Adventures in Tibet These reference works, now out of print, are in excellent condition with magnificent illustrations and fascinating texts to study. To keep in one’s library... for lovers of Tibetan art, collectors and antiquarians of East Asian art, or for all enthusiasts of Tibetan civilization.

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