NE-Indian oillamp hold by goddess, bronze, early 19th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1837 VR: item #764065

Wonderfully patinated temple oil lamp hold by a goddess. NE-Indian origin probably Bengal area from early 19th century. The goddess is standing upright on a beautiful Lotus base. Her face is serene and she is nicely bejeweled with a crown, earrings and necklace. Oil reservoir with room for 5 wickets in her hands on her head another reservoir with room for 6 wickets. H: 23 cm, D: 15cm, W: 16 cm. Condition very good. Disassembles in three parts. Top and front reservoir are detachable.

Mughal ewer made of bronze, N-India, 18th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1800: item #762618

A uniquely shaped bronze ewer from N-India, Mughal period, 18th c. Very nicely shaped spout, under which there is a stylistic plate symbolizing the trifork of Shiva. The ewer was probably used in the Siva Linga Hindu ritual. Condition: Perfect. H: 26,5 cm.

Antique Tibetan belt ornament Hook with Coral Beads

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1910: item #761306
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Hanging from the belt on a leather strap, the stylized milking hook was the essential item of ornamentation for any Tibetan woman properly dressed for a festival. Surrounding the hook surface is a heavy etched silver band. The bronze/brass hook has is etched with markings and is inset with 5 large coral beads, each set in a silver bezel. The original leather strap shows lots of wear.

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18thC Narasimha-Lakshmi -- RARE

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1800: item #760220
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This is a fine heavily cast bronze figure of Narasimha with his consort Lakshmi seated on his thigh. The four-armed deity is shown in typical iconographic posture and dates from the early 18th century. Narasimha bronzes are rather rare, and this is a very attractive one, which, despite its age, still shows fine and expressive detail.

Narasimha, half-lion half-man, is the fourth incarnation of Vishnu. It was said that t... Click for details

19th C Tibetan copper alloy statue of Maitreya

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760104
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This special four-armed statue is from Tibet. It is in good condition with some wear. Height: 46 cm, Weight: 12 kg.

19th Century bronze statue of Green Tara

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760101
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This statue is from west Tibet. It has an elaborate three story pedestal and a magnificent back. The eyes and mouth are inlaid with silver and copper. It is in good condition for its age. Height: 39 cm Weight: 5 kg

19th Century bronze alloy statue of White Tara

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760099
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This statue is from west Tibet. The eyes, mouth and some other parts of the statue are inlaid with silver and copper. The back is carved with a foliage design. It is in good condition for its age but sadly one stem is broken. Height: 27 cm Weight: 3.5 kg

18-19th C copper alloy statue of Sakyamuni

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760096
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This copper alloy statue of Sakyamuni is from south Tibet.It is in good condition for its age with some wear. The pedestal is missing. Height: 19 cm Weight: 1.5 kg

19th C Tibetan gilt copper alloy statue of Vajradhara

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760093
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This gilt copper alloy statue was made in the Qing dynasty in a Sino Tibetan Ming style. It is in good condition for its age with some wear. Height: 21 cm Weight: 3 kg.

19th C Tibetan gilt copper alloy statue of Milarepa

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #760090
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This is a gilt copper alloy statue of Milarepa. The eyes are inlaid with silver. It is in good condition for its age with wear to some parts of the gilding. Height: 25 cm Weight: 3.5 kg.