Islamic Mughal period Lota with spout, bronze 17th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1800: item #757050

A medium sized N-Indian, Deccan, brass Lota with ribbed design and an ithyphallic appearance of the spout under which we see a stylized trisula (trifork) of Shiva. The lota can be linked to the ritual lustration of the Siva Lingam image in Hindu temples. The Lota was used under the Mughal period in the 17th century, and has survived to this date. Condition: Excellent. H: 14 cm

Himalayan Iron Blade With Bronze Animal Base

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1910: item #756596
43-62

A fascinating utility object from Nepal, this long, curved slicer is anchored into the jaw of an incised bronze mountain cat. The strong, sinuous silhouette of this unusual late 19th/early 20th century tool places it in the realm of folk art. Its previous owner, a Nepali, told us it was used as a fruit and vegetable slicer--the animal placed on a flat surface, held steady with a palm across its back, and the fruit sliced across the sharp inside edge of the blade. It is an odd implement, unlike a... Click for details

Supra antique Himalayan mask, West Nepal

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1837 VR: item #756345
HP/Ma 184

A rough but extremely old Himalayan mask, just the eyes are wide open and underlined by a thin carved line, the mouth just shows carved teeth, the noose is flat . Part of the face of the mask has been eaten by insects. The bottom of the mask shows either a goiter or an handle, however this mask was bearing holes on the sides and one this hole is now worn out. This mask has been for sure collected from communities where Bothia people are mixed with hindu casts in the very remote district of Simik... Click for details

18thC Shiva and Parvati on Nandi

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1800: item #755926
R18SP75

This is a very unusual early 18th century depiction of Shiva and his consort Parvati. My best guess is that it is a form of Khandoba/Mhalsa from western India. Although it is consistent with Khandoba in that Shiva is carrying a sword (broken off many years ago) and the two are on a steed, ths murti is unusual in that the pair are riding sidesaddle and the steed is not a horse, but a Nandi! As you can see, this is quite a special piece, and it has a nice brassy lustre with both faces worn compl... Click for details

18thC Vishnu and Lakshmi pair

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1800: item #755923
R18V67/L68

A very attractive pair of 18th century bronzes of Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi, cast in Karnataka. Vishnu is shown holding his chakra and battle axe, and Lakshmi is holding her lotus flower. The two bronzes were most likely cast and worshipped together as they have the same coppery patina and same degree of devotional wear, as well as similar amounts of fine detail.

Height 10.3 cm (Vishnu) and 9.3 cm (Lakshmi), width ... Click for details

Himalayan Primitive Figure, Tharu people, Nepal

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #755892
HP/ST 177

Another complete flat and straight panel figuring one of the two most famous deities protecting Tharu villages in the South West of Nepal. These panels are fixed deeply into the ground and kept in sanctuary either in special huts or in open field. On this one we can see clearly how deep into the ground it was inserted Very impressive signs of deep water erosion, very great age at least 100 to 150 years but very possibly over 200 y for this one considering that it is made with extremely hard w... Click for details

Himalayan Primitive Figure, Tharu people, Nepal

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1900: item #755841
HP/ST176

A complete flat panel figuring one of the two most famous deities protecting Tharu villages in the South West of Nepal. These panels are fixed deeply into the ground and kept in sanctuary either in special huts or in open field. Very impressive signs of water erosion, very great age at least 100 to 150 years considering that it is made with extremely hard wood. Note also the presence of attached encrusted white lichen a very good index of authenticity Tharu culture is now disappearing on the pr... Click for details

Fine Silver Buddhist Symbol, Tibet, 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1837 VR: item #755548
1-0544

Exquisite Buddhist symbol representing the Wheel of the Buddhist Law, surrounded by other Buddhist symbols on front and back, in an oval frame resting on a stylized double lotus tall base. Finely embossed silver, with, on each side, a coral (at the front) and turquoise (at the back) inlay at the center of the Wheel. Tibet, 19th century. Height: 4 6/8" (12 cm). A superb object in excellent condition. NOTE: there is a magnificent example of such object in the Newark Museum (Newark, New Jersey, USA... Click for details

Antique Indian Islamic Enamelled Gilt Copper Vase

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Kashmir Pre 1800: item #755107
IS186

Antique Islamic 18th century Indian Mughal Enamelled Gilt Copper Vase decorated with blue green, white, red and cobalt blue enamel Height: 12,7cm (5in) Diameter: 9, 5cm 3 ¾ in. Condition: overall good with showing usage and age patina.Reference; “Gold, Silver & Bronze from Mughal India” by Mark Zebrowski

Antique Indian Jade Mughal Vase Islamic India

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1800: item #755093
IS180

A very fine antique 18th century Indian Mughal Vase of pale green translucent jade carved in the form of two peacocks forming a trumpet neck with their tails, and with their heads terminating as a pair of handles. Dimensions: length: Height: 19 cm (7, 5 in) Width: 10. 2 cm (4in)