A 2nd/3rd Century Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre AD 1000: item #769221
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This is one the most perfect Gandharan stucco heads of Buddha that we have ever seen - it was purchased at a very high end antiques shop on Paris back in the 1980s. The head measures 4 ¾” high by 3” wide by 3 ¼” deep and is in excellent condition. The head in more perfectly round than the majority of stucco heads found as there is a very small area on the back of the head where it was attached to a stucco frieze. There are still traces of light brown and red gesso on the face and head after all... Click for details

Antique Buddha Jain stone plaque Bihar NE-India 2-4th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre AD 1000: item #767792

A carved schist panel showing a seated meditating Buddha or Jain surrounded by 12 disciples and a Nandi. Having showed this plaque to several experts in S- and SE-Asian art have not given me any clear interpretation of the center figure which can be Jain or Buddhist. However it is clear that the plaque is very old and dates back to 2-4th century AD Bihar area NE-India. The central naked figure is seated in meditating posture on a single lotus base and has a halo behind his face and above the hea... Click for details

Krishna Kaliyadamana, India, 18/19C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1837 VR: item #766801
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BRONZE KRISHNA KALIYADAMANA, 18TH ~ 19TH CENTURY.

The bronze depicts Krishna subduing the poisonous Naga (snake) Kaliya. Having assumed the entire weight of the universe Krishna dances on Kaliya’s heads until Kaliya’s wives plead for him to be spared.

Probably from southern India and dating from the late 18th century ~ early 19th ... Click for details

Sterling Silver Rajput Cuff Bracelet

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #766765
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This handsome 19th century sterling silver cuff bracelet with a symbolic Hindu design from Rajasthan is both a collector's item and an unusual piece of wearable jewelry. The sterling weight is 240 grams. Hindu imagery is repeated in five linear segments arranged around the cuff. Leading the iconic parade is the Hindu Goddess Kali, seen as the head of the sacred cow. Next is an antelope, symbol of nature and king of the animals, followed by a lion, emblem of strength and protection. Most likely c... Click for details

Antique Pala stone Vishnu reincarnation plaque, 12th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1492: item #765041

Antique square stone plaque showing the 10 reincarnations of Vishnu, Pala dynasty ca. 12th century. The front side of the plaque has a carved circle with an embossment in the center. From the embossment and around the circle the 10 interpretations of the incarnations of Vishnu are very nicely carved. In each of the 4 corners there is a floral carved motif. The backside of the plaque, shows a seated Vishnu and his consorts, his vehicle the Garuda and probably Buddha on the top, also the backside ... Click for details

Yoni for Shiva ling ritual, N-India, copper late 19th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #765029

A very nice shaped vessel symbolizing the female genitial (yoni) and used for pouring milk in the hindu rituals of worshipping the manhood (lingam) of Siva. Made of heavy gauge copper, weight: 483 grams, L: 28 cm. On the base a small incised inscription. Good condition, small lead or tin repair, seen under the base. From NE-India mid to late 19th c.

Islamic copper bowl with many inscriptions 19th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #764404

Islamic hand made and inscribed bowl for ritual purpose. Made in copper. The bowl is heavily inscribed, amongst others with the names of the great prophets. Inscriptions are multiple on inside rim, on the inside sides and in the inside bottom. One inscription on the outside. The bowl is dated with a Muslim calendar date and is between 100 and 150 years old. The bowl is smooth on the inside, on the outside a beautiful hammered pattern. The bowl was brought to Europe from NE-India. But I am not su... Click for details

Buddha earth touching, bronze, post-Gupta, 7-9th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre AD 1000: item #764110

An earth touching N-Indian bronze Buddha from the post-Gupta period 7-9th century. Lord Buddha without head protuberance, ears with long earlobes, serene face with eyes, mouth and nose. A small line running across the torso indicates a monks robe, both nipples are visible. Buddha itself without any jewelry. Hands and feet nicely modeled. On the base I see outlines of a crouching lion just below the earth touching hand, and just to the left of it perhaps the outline of an elephant or another anim... Click for details

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.