Old Indian Hindu India Ivory Carved Krishna

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1940: item #174713
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Old Indian Hindu India Ivory Carved Krishna

The ivory is 8 inches tall with stand, 6.5 inches tall without stand, and 1.9 inches wide.

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Gold & Silver Gilt Bowl, Mughal India

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1837 VR: item #162936
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The great grandson of Tamerlane, Babar, who on his mother's side was descended from the famous Genghis Khan, came to India in 1526 at the request of an Indian governor who sought Babar's help in his fight against Ibrahim Lodi, the last head of the Delhi Sultanate. Babar defeated Lodi at Panipat, not far from Delhi, and so came to establish the Mughal Empire in India. The courtly culture of the Mughals flourished for over 300 years; in the mid-1600's, this was perhaps the greatest empire in the w... Click for details

16C India Hindu Bronze Ganesh Elephant Buddha

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1700: item #162738
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16th Century Indian Hindu Bronze Ganesh Ganesha Elephant God

It is 4.5 inches tall by 3 inches wide.

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Rajasthan Miniature of a Dancer

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #157519
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A gorgeous Indian dancer strikes a pose of pure attitude in this classic 19th century Indian miniature of the Rajasthan School. Of the various Indian schools of painting, Rajput and Rajput-Mughal styles have, in our view, the most enduring appeal. This Rajput work demonstrates the look of languorous elegance characteristic not only of that school of painting but of the architecture of palaces and temples that still exist throughout the state of Rajasthan. In this miniature, the dancer stands in ... Click for details

Wine Server, Republic of Georgia

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1920: item #157228
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Wine pitchers as large as this one (nearly 20 inches in height) from the Republic of Georgia show the Georgians' high regard for the products of their vineyards. Incised designs of grape leaves decorate the sides and neck of this handsome silver over copper container from the late 19th/early 20th century. The copper shows through the thin silver coating for an interesting patina. Such a pitcher would have been used at the frequent traditional banquets, called supras, an important element of Geor... Click for details

Fine INDIA Repousse Silver Bracelet, 19C.

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #154795
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SILVER BRACELET FROM INDIA, 19TH CENTURY.

The artisan who made this fine bracelet seems to have gone out of his way to make the task as difficult as possible for himself. Firstly, he has made the bracelet as a series of hinged panels; these are hollow and therefore quite difficult to produce. Secondly he has made the panels taper as well as curve. Thirdly, he has decorated the outside of each panel with the fine... Click for details

Bronze Shiva, 17/18thC.

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1800: item #153435
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BRONZE SHIVA, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY.

Shiva in male and female form. Found in the centre of the Hindu temple.

4” high. Nice old patina. Shiva’s face has some wear from devotion.

Painted Shutters, Rajasthan

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1950: item #142506
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Vishnu, a major god in Hinduism and Indian mythology, is depicted on these mid-20th century shutters from the Indian state of Rajasthan. The god is shown in traditional fashion, with four arms and holding four symbolic items--a conch shell, lotus, wheel and mace. The decorative interior shutters have iron hinges, hasp and chain. When used as wall art, the shutter can be hung in one piece or the sides separated and hung as two single pieces. The shutters are in very good condition. Dimensions: he... Click for details

Fine India Bronze Vishnu, 18/19C

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1837 VR: item #132658
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A VERY FINE INDIAN BRONZE, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY.

This tiny figure may be the Hindu god Vishnu. It is very well cast; the fine detail is outstanding and is typical of 18th century work. The face is worn as would be expected on a devotional figure.

3.1/4” high. Fine condition.

Brass & Silver Hindu Puja Ladle, 19thC.

Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India Pre 1900: item #131526
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AMAZING SILVER & BRASS PUJA VESSEL, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

I have no suggestions as to what is performed with this marvellous object. The hinged lid is lifted by use of the thumb on the sliding bar on the top of the handle. A thin strip acts as a spring underneath. The pictures describe the item better than words; suffice to say that it is in fine condition with no damage or wear, only the screw under the handle i... Click for details