Northeastern India, Pala Period, 11th Century CE. Black stone (schist) carving of Buddha with scenes from his life along sides. Buddha is seated in center on a double lotus, dressed in traditional tight clothing, and in the dhyanasana pose. Elaborate decoration of Buddha, with detail of crown and jewelry. Frieze depicts wild animals under Buddha in relief. 27"H, intact with surface wear, as shown. ...click for details
India, Ca. 18-19th Century AD. Written in sanskrit, book contains two illustrations of the story, inlaid with gold leaf. Similar Illustrations are on display at the Smithsonian and have sold at Christie's for $1000 per each handpainted folio! Book measures 4"H x 6"W. Paper binding worn, but intact; all pages intact/excellent condition. ...click for details
India, Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh, ca. 10th Century AD. Avalokite?vara (Sanskrit: "Lord who looks down") is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Portrayed in different cultures as either male or female, Avalokite?vara is one of the more widely revered bodhisattvas in mainstream Mahayana Buddhism, as well as unofficially in Theravada Buddhism. Standing with attendant figures at each side. Mounted on museum quality stand (very heavy piece). 23-1/2"H x 13"W ...click for details
Northwestern India, Hindu Shahi period, ca. 7th century AD. Carved marble fragment features three heads - one facing forward, one facing right, once facing left - all with full facial detail; forward facing head has diamond-shaped pendant incised into forehead. Heads are adorned with large, tight curls, falling behind heads. On top of hair are hats in form crowns with large flower buds. Professionally mounted on museum quality stand. Marble piece itself measures 5-1/2"H x 7"W. Part of ...click for details
Rare! Gupta Period, India, Ca 500 CE. Pottery rattle in the form of a rotund seated figure - possibly early representation of Buddha, left hand to his knee, right near hi belly, wearing large necklace. Hollow-molded with rattling stones inside. 11cm high. Intact and excellent. Bolivia / Argentina, 18th century CE. Very fine single spur made of hand-forged iron with silver inlays and pins. This would have been worn by a very elite caballero as he tended his herd of cows in the pampas. Ver ...click for details
From India, ca. 14th century AD. Heavy cast bronze bell has a bulbous body with flaring band, made to hang around the neck of the elephant. Inside bell is a loose pellet which acts as a rattle when the elephant moves. These types of large bells can be seen hanging from the necks of elephants. Bell itself measures 4"L, chip to one side of top bar, else intact/excellent condition. Fine green and yellow patina. ...click for details
