Antique Pala stone Vishnu reincarnation plaque, 12th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1492: item #457085

Antique square stone plaque showing the 10 reincarnations of Vishnu, Pala dynasty ca. 11-12th 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 the 4 corners there is a floral motif. The backside of the plaque, shows a seated Vishnu and his consorts, his vehicle the Garuda and probably Buddha on the top with 2 elephants, also the back... Click for details

Indian Red Sandstone Head

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre AD 1000: item #454030
1218

Very finely modeled with ovoid face and gently rounded chin. Sharpened nose and pursed lips. Circa 10th - 11th Century C.E., 7" including custom stand. In excellent condition.

Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre AD 1000: item #454022
1217

Exceptionally carved with crisply delineated facial features and pursed lips. Large almond shaped eyes, curled strands of incised hair rising to conical topknot. 8" including custom stand. Circa 2nd - 3rd Century C.E., $4,000, in excellent condition.

MAURYAN SILVER COIN

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre AD 1000: item #450650
M73b

Punchmarked silver coin of King Salisuka. Mauryan Empire, 207-194BC. In Excellent condition. 1.3x1.3cm.

MAURYAN SILVER COIN

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre AD 1000: item #450649
M73a

Punchmarked silver coin of King Salisuka. Mauryan Empire, 207-194BC. In excellent condition. 1.5x1.4cm

Antique Shiva/siva yogi on Nandi NE-India, bronze

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #450352

A rare figure of Lord Shiva as Yogi riding his bull Nandi. Bronze, NE-India, 18th century. Shiva is seated in Lalita Asana on the back of his Nandi. In his hands his drum and his horn. Probably calling to an important event. A strong and powerful sculpture. An old wooden lotus base is included. Hight: 17 cm, Width: 10 cm. Weight 880 grams. All measurements ex stand!

Antique Krishna Venugopala, bronze, Bengal, 17-18th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1837 VR: item #449988

A superbly sculpted, perfect and very nicely patinated Krishna Venugopala, late 17th or early 18th c, Bengal. I would call this expression of Krishna naive. Krishna is seen in the classical Tribhanga position with the right leg crossed in front, bare he stands. Krishna has a beautiful smiling face with almost no wear and nice ears with open earlobes. The almond shaped eyes are inlaid with white pupils painted black. Krishna seems to be well feed, with a fatty yet muscular body. Krishna has over-... Click for details

A very rare Vishnu, Gupta period, 4-6th c, stone

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1492: item #449679

Early hinduism in NE-india. A very rare red sandstone carving from Gupta period, 4-6th c. Vishnu stands in erect position with 4 arms. Lower pair of hands and feet over-dimensioned. Vishnu has an elaborate hair-dress (crown?) and the face is quite serene with the typical Gupta art broad nose. Carved lines on the Vishnu indicating jewelry and clothes. Condition: perfect. Hight: 10.5 cm, width: 5 cm, depth: 2 cm

Antique Nandi w. sivalingam N-India, bronze, 18th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #449127

A perfect, smooth and nicely patinated Nandi protecting the Siva Linga in yoni. Bronze, N-India, M. to E. 18th century. From Siva temple. Condition: Perfect. Price: Very fair pls consider the quality and age! Hight: 8 cm, length: 6 cm. Weight 230 grams.

Antique Krishna ankle rattle, NE-India, 18th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #449088

Nicely patinated well-worn and very decorative ankle rattle from NE-India. Early 18th c. This type of rattle is sometimes seen on 17-18th c Krishna figures from NE-India. It was used with wooden clappers, a string from the rattle was placed between the toes so the rattle was ringing for every step taken. Made by cire perdue, with the small balls still inside, it rings perfect. Used but very nice. Length: ca. 16 cm, width ca. 10 cm.