Tibetan Himalayan polished Heavy Brass Door Knocker, Door Handle, 4 1/8" diameter-back plate, 1 1/8" width for back plate, 3 1/8" deep-entire length of screw, double Dragon knocker, heavy octagonal shape screw attached. The polished heavy brass is very nice quality and clean, ready to hang on your door.
Old Himalayan mask used during Phagli festival in some remote valley of Himachal Pradesh (North India). Superb patina and obvious signs of important use and superb patina , at least circa fist mid of the 20th, possible early 20th
Hard wood , H 32 cm
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South Indian betel nut cutter with horse motif handle. Doesn't appear to have ever been used. Measures 7.5 inches long and dates pre 1950.
Indian Hindu 18-19thc Bronze Nandi Incense or Joss stick holder . Rare piece well sculpted with a nice verdigris . H 4.25" d 3"
Antique Hindu Bronze Figure of a Horse with nice details. Well sculpted cast and finished missing Khandoba rider. Size h 4" w 3"
Antique Hindu Jain Bronze Figure of a Horse c 1800-1850 , the horse has a peg on his rump where a figure slipped onto . Good worn condition. Size 5" by almost 4"
Tibetan bronze figure of Tara, goddess of compassion. She is seated on a double lotus base with her right foot extended and resting on a smaller lotus. Her left hand holds the stem of an utpala flower (symbolizing longevity) between her thumb and third finger in Vitarka Mudra or teaching gesture. Her right hand is resting palm up on her knee with just thumb and forefinger touching in Varada Mudra, the gesture of boundless giving. On her right side, blooms a lotus...
This mask figure the very popular Monkey deity Hanuman, obvious signs of important age at least around mid 20th
H 31 cm, wide 22 cm
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A rare model of Ghurra composed of a chain with 2 square links whose upper link carries an ancestor seated at its top who seems to be in a meditation position. The lower link shows on each of its 4 faces naive sculptures of various mythical animals, elephant, deer, cow, dog and peacock. The ancestor measures 9 cm high, his face measures 3 cm. Superb hard inlaid patina. Presented on an iron stand. Note that this ghurra has undergone several discreet local repairs...
An interesting ghurra showing a man or a woman pulling a buffalo with a rope on one side whereas 3 milk pots are carved on the back side.
H 27 cm, H 9.5 cm , Thickness 4 cm
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Nice Ghurra showing, H 22 cm
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Small Indian Jain bronze of a seated Vishnu. His wife, Lakshmi is seated on his left knee. Vishnu hold his attributes, the conch shell in his upper right hand and Sudarshana Chakra (discus) in his upper left. Patina and traces of vermillion pigment. The faces of both deities are smooth from years of reverent handling.
18th century
2 3/4" high x 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/2" deep.
Small Indian Jain bronze depicting the seated figure of Vishnu with Lakshmi seated on his left knee. Lakshmi, the inseparable energy of Vishnu, sits with her right arm around Vishnu's waist. Below him on the rectangular platform is the tiny figure of his vehicle Garuda, identifiable by his tiny but unmistakable wings. Two other smaller figures hold up each of Vishnu's knees.
19th century
Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 2" wide x 1 1/2" deep
Small Indian bronze figure of a standing female deity, most likely the protective Jain Mother Goddess, Ambika. Although it is difficult to tell for sure, the popularity of the Yakshi goddess in Jainism makes it probable.
The goddess stands in a very traditional straight pose associated with Jain statues. She holds various attributes in her four arms. Standing on either side are two smaller figures...
Indian Chola Dynasty Style Bronze Shiva with arm raised and crossed legs and some hand detail work. Nice condition probably late 19th c . Size 4"
18th- 19th c Hindu South Indian Bronze Khandoba & Mhalsa. Nice old figure of the couple on their horse, good worn condition slight loss to the base edge as seen in pictures. H 6" L 4.25" Provenance Dr Kline 1960s
Antique Tibetan cabinet with 2 large compartments. The entire front of the cabinet is decorated in kyungbur technique (designs and pictures painted in raised lines of a gesso and resin mixture) on a deep red ground. Two large compartments are covered by 8 large panels decorated with phoenixes in medallions of scrolling vines and flowers. The middle four panels open to the compartments. The bottom of the chest has 3 additional stationary panels decorated similarly with flowers...
India ca. 19th century solid bronze statue depicting a Hindu figure standing with outspread arms upon a tiered pedestal. The figure probably represents Chakravartin, well cast with extensive carved detail. Size h 3.25" by 1.5" wide . Family collection 1970s
India ca. 19th century solid bronze statue depicting a Hindu figure standing with outspread arms upon a tiered pedestal. The figure probably represents Chakravartin, well cast with extensive carved detail. Size h 4.25" by 2" wide . Family collection 1970s
India, ca. 19th century CE. A solid bronze statue depicting a Hindu figure of Lakshmi standing with outspread arms upon a tiered pedestal. Well cast with extensive hand carved details. Good condition . Size H 4.5"w 2"
18th c Hindu South Indian Bronze Khandoba & Mhalsa , She is missing her head solder mark on his leg from an old attachment. Height 4.5" no horse. We do have a horse that this figure fits on ( Antique Hindu Jain Bronze Figure of a Horse ) search our store site for this title the horse is $285 as is this piece combined price would be $495 and one shipping fee . We have included a picture showing the figure on the horse and the pin matches up to hold them though they lean back a bit .
India 19th c hand carved stone spice bowls, used throughout India in traditional homes these spice bowls are carved in a variety of stone these are mostly seatite . The larger has a nice warm patina I use one in my kitchen for sea salt. Size over 3.75 w on larger 2.75 or so on the smaller H just under 2 " on taller.
India 19th c hand carved stone spice bowls, used throughout India in traditional homes these spice bowls are carved in a variety of stone these are mostly seatite . The small bowl is one of the best we have small with great patina. D lg over 3.5" small almost 2.75"
Kerala India Colonial Church Altar Candlesticks, purchased 18 years ago from a fine importer and these were His personal stash , well carved 19thc or so possible reattachment to tops but just a guess since they are so delicate please note these are used may have slight losses and are sold as is ...
Antique Tsakli miniature Tangka on fabric a Monk beautifully painted with a nice aura behind the figure with gold highlights . Size just over 2" wide and 2.5" high rare piece of Buddhist art. just over 1.75" by 1.5"
A very old ghurra with super fine design achievement, Note a standing protector ( H 3.5 cm) on each side of the house on top of the ghurra, the protectors are barely visible as they are deeply encrusted and worn out, exceptional signs of a great use , at least from early 20th, H 24 cm, wide 6 cm, thick 4 cm.
Standing protector on a wide circular base (base diameter 20 cm), the eyes are figured with one glass bead and one black seed. H 42 cm .
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Archetype of archaic protector from West Nepal, important erosion, H 42 cm, at least mid 20th
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Shinning black thick patina, the forehead is clear as it was likely covered with a skin. Hard wood, Obvious signs of good age at least from early 20th H 28 cm , w 20cm.
18th c Hindu Bronze Temple Horse Pull Toy, wonderful small folk art bronze , good condition with wear . The wheels are lost. Size 3" by 3"
Hindu Chola Period Bronze figure of a Priest or Holy man 10-12thc . Very rare and well sculpted with great attention paid to the face and wrap as well as incised decoration to mimic paint decoration on his face and arms. Size of figure is 8" by 3.5" wide Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY
16thc Hindu Figure of a South India Folk Hero. Standing holding an attribute in one hand and a cane in the other , beautiful lost wax work and fine details . For comparison see University of Michigan Umma Museum collection . Size of figure is 7.5" by 3.5" wide Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad Collection of Paul F Walter NY
Antique Hindu Bronze figure of a Peacock from South India, nice lost wax sculpture , great texture on the top of the tail section. Two holes one top one bottom.
Size H 3" by 4"
South India Folk bronze Figure of a Ram , probably 17-18th c traces of red paint . Casting crack as seen . Sweet little guy.L 3.5 h 2.5"
India 16thc Hindu Figure of a Female in Anjali Mudra, fine complete figure from South India . For comparison see University of Michigan Umma Museum collection . Size of figure is 8" by 2.5" wide
Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad
Collection of Paul F Walter NY
India antique Chapati bronze and copper lidded container . The top is hand worked and there is a Hindu inscription on the lid edge. Size D 9" H 6" to top of handle.
India rare hindu 17thc horse and rider figure of Khandoba .
This rare figure is museum quality with all 3 original pieces, the horse being a silvery bronze and aura a different color bronze. H 13" lL 9.5"
Provenance. Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad
Collection of Paul F Walter NY
17th c Indian Stone Jali Window panel lamp, custom made iron work with a frosted plexi liner , a great designer piece as a lamp or just to display a rare Hindu Mughal architectural fragment. Size of panel is 15.5" w 20.5" High 2.5" deep , overall height is 24.5"
very heavy at 49 pounds. Special packing required
Indian bronze Betel Nut cutter in the shape of a Horse, the blade is chipped but a great desplat piece dates to the early part of the 20thc
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters one signed and the other is more primitive.
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters signed, one in great condition sharp blade cuts well. the other probably mid 19thc .
Kutchi Banjara gypsy Heavy home spun Cotton tapestry panel with Silk embroidery. The panel has cotton taps at the top for hanging.
This is a rare early Gypsy wall hanging with 2 skirted females in the center trimmed with mirrors. Very good condition no holes . Size loop top to bottom is 9" length 87"
Kutchi Banjara Gypsy Cotton embroidery with Applique panel, a wonderful antique textile . This has some slight losses and a few small holes in the textile but would display well . Size H22" by 64"
Kutchi Banjara Gypsy Cotton and Silk Embroidery and Applique tapestry panel. Very large 19th c wall hanging with mica mirror. Condition has some fading losses ect as usual with this type of ethnic textile . Very displayable . From the collection of
Paul F Walker NY
Dimensions H 14" L 149"
Colonial Teak and Brass Campagne Letter box, with fitted interior compartments . The center section lifts out . Large and heavy at 18 pounds . Hard to find these with such a nice interior. the one loss is the front brass corner but a back corner could be moved to the front so its not noticable. Size 18" by 10" by 12" and 18 pounds.
India 19thc Kantha silk embroidered Tapestry from the Bengal area , the tapestry has peacocks Elephants and figures in silk embroidery with cotton applique trimmed with mirror. Stain spotting as usual with these . Please see photos For condition.
Size 47" by 74"
Large sized ghurra with two protectors ( H 10 cm) sitting back to back , note the nice small face precisely carved in the middle of rope knot on the front face of the ghurra. H 38;5 cm , wide 7 cm, thick 4 cm.
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rare mask from Indian tribes, hard and heavy wood with an old shinny and encrusted patina , at least mid 20th , H22 cm, wide 16 cm. More information on request
A strong painted mask likely figuring a tiger, possibly from ramayana Theater . very hard wood with obvious old natural patina, from early to mid 20th. H 35 cm, wide 24;5 cm
India, Uttar Pradesh, Kosham, ca. 200 BCE or earlier, Hindu Terracotta monkey with burnished surface and traces of white slip. losses to lower body with no restoration.Size just under 3" H and 1.5" wide A Similar terracotta figure of a bull can be seen in the Santa Barbra Museum of art . Very rare and large for this period of art. Provenance Spink and Son London.
India Mauryan Empire c. 300-200 BC terracotta deity fragment. Seated deity with pleated pants and large ear pendant. Very rare ancient Hindu figure. H 1.5" w 1"
Provenance: Spink and Son London
Large Ghurra showing a powerful scene involving the founding couple of the family. it is an excellent overview of the primordial symbolism of the churning milk saga. Age is difficult to predict, because this kind of luxurious ghurra might not be used every day, based on its signs of use, it may be from the end of the 20th, but from the point of view of design he is much older.rom late 20 th , from the design point of view it is be much more older...
These mall sized ghurras are used to churn small quantity of milk when in summer pasture with sheep, the carving shows 4 separated poles joined with a rope knot and surmounted by 4 milk pots supporting a ram , very nice black patina with important signs of used, at least from mid 20th, from Rukkum district . H 20 cm, wide 3 to 8 cm, thick 1 to 3 cm.
A simple ghurra but with an great important sign of use, encrusted geometrical carvings. H 25.5 cm
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Important statue of a protector of Western Nepal, note the body curves softness with the head slightly inclined, important erosion due to the exposure to the bad weather in spite of the hardness of the wood indicating an important age. H 66 cm
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The protector is in standing position, hard wood, few recent wounds but overall good condition considering its age and long term exposure to water erosion. H 55cm
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DESCRIPTION: An antique hand-painted ceremonial drum with vivid motifs of large flowers with curling green tendrils against a red ground. Both ends of the drum are covered in animal hide and secured with round-headed metal studs. This highly decorative drum makes a perfect little end table, or adds a touch of exotic to any décor. Very good condition with minor rubbing in spots. DIMENSIONS: 16 5/8” high (42.2 cm) x 15 5/8” diameter (39.6 cm).
Large Indian bronze sculpture of Shiva Nataraja, Lord of the Dance. This form of Shiva demonstrates his most dynamic aspect: that of Shiva the Creator, Shiva the Preserver,and Shiva the Destroyer all combined in a dance which makes up the cycle of time. Each of Shiva's four hands show important clues as to his distinct importance: one hand holds the drum which makes the first sound of creation and one the flame of universal destruction...
Tibetan Himalayan low grade large Hard Silver Belt Buckle, Ca. 1930's, 11 1/2" wide, 3 3/4" high, 1 3/4" deep, slightly curved to fit the shape of the front part of the waist, and high relief deep hand hammered and impressed design of double goats in the center with three(3) inlaid turquoise stones, large loose ring is attached on the bottom and two(2) hooks are located on the back inside. The condition is good, no damages.
The size of Covered Box: 2 15/16" Dia x 5" High Box alone, 6 3/4" High with wooden stand. Stand 4 1/8" Square. The covered box is made with Soap Stone carved around the box with Elephant design. 1/8" depth carved. Two little elephant on top as knob.
they are also carved from soap stone. The condition of Box and cover excellent condition. Very little wear. The stand has one little cut error on one corner. It is made in India. The age of item from 1960-1970's.