An exceptionally detailed, well cast bronze devotional lamp ("Sukunda") depicting Ganesh (Ganesha)flanked by two lions, seated underneath a seven-headed cobra whose sinuous back proceeds down the lamp and is integrated into the handle, which is surmounted by a kneeling figure, possibly the devotee who commissioned the piece. In exceptional original condition. The piece stands some 12-3/4" in height and is quite heavy. A beautiful and substantial devotional item.

Statue of a sitting protector, with squarish features, his hands in praying posture. Strongly eroded wood, with remnants of kaolin on some areas. Nepal, 19th C. Height: 39 cm. The statue is mounted on a custom stand. NOTE: collected in 1974 by its former owner.

Antique Indian 72 square 'snakes and ladders' coloured diagram. 60x58 cm. Black red and yellow ink/paint on thick paper. Text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Area of restoration. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Antique Indian painting. Extensive text and coloured imagery on paper subsequently backed with antique laid paper. Missing top third. 57x37.5 cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Indian yantra. Red ink on paper. 26x23 cm. Black text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be19 th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Large Indian yantra. 48.5 x 48.5 cm. Red and black in on thick paper. Text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Reinforced tape on reverse. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Large Indian yantra. 51x43.5 cm. red and black ink on paper. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Area of restoration. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Indian pataka showing Hanuman. 50x49cm. Red ink on paper. Extensive restoration. Undated, estimated to be 19th century, or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Antique Indian Yantra. Double sided. Red and black ink on thin paper. 30x26.5 cm. Tape stains in corner, creases and tears. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Very rare Pair of original Antique Himalayan Chitapati bronze Skeletons once used in important Himalayan rituals. Depicted as male and female, standing with grimacing countenances, Condition is constant with age an natural worn from use. Mounted on custom bases for presentation.

Citipati known in Sanskrit as (चितिपति) is a protector deity or supernatural being in Tibetan Buddhism and Vajrayana Buddhism of India...

Important mask of Mahakala, with a fierce expression, his forehead surmounted by a sort of diadem sustaining a range of tiny skulls . Finely embossed iron, with detailed features, and polychrome pigments to enhance some of the mask parts (eyes, teeth, skulls). A thin textile of red colour is affixed to the inside of the mask, probably to protect the dancer's face. Tibet, early 19th century.Height: 24 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition.

Small "ghau", the front side, made of bronze, is decorated with a foliage and lotus design, the box itself ans its lid being made of copper with bronze handles. The "ghau" contains a tiny bronze statue of Bodhisattava Manjusri and textile. Fine age patina. A leather cord allows attachement of the "ghau" to a belt. Tibet, 19th century. Very good condition.

This is an exceptionally well carved mask, dating, most probably, to the early 20th century. The artist who created this mask has invested it with a powerful and menacing presence, as the photos will, hopefully, show. The piece measures just over 11 inches in width and is intact, carved from a single tree fungus. A rare and powerful survival.

Finely cast bronze with a great patina. H. 11 cm. Provenance: private collection Antwerp, Belgium.

Miniature altar dedicated to Hindu Goddess Annapurna. The goddess is shown sitting cross-legged on a lotus throne, holding her ritual spoon on her lap, and backed by an aureola. Bronze, with traces of its original green patina. India, ca. 17th century. Height: 4.7 cm. Strong abrasion due great age, otherwise very good condition.

Indian painting of Krishna and Radha hand in hand dancing. Tanjore. Body colour and gold on paper mounted on linen. 37x28cm. Undated, estimated to be early 19th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Three Tantric paintings on paper representing various celestial beings in the Tibetan Tantric Buddhism. On the first painting are shown a cross-legged character holding a staff, surrounded by clouds and riding a chimera, and below, a group of four female characters. On the second painting, a male character riding a horse and holding a lotus, and below a female character in formal attire...

Antique India hardwood carving of a mythical bird with a hooked beak, hardhat head, pinecone body and tail feathers pointed down. Xanabu Collection
Dates 19th/20th Century
Size H 18 1/2" x W 17" x D 9"