18-19thc Hindu shrine figure of Ganesha in white marble, with erosion and mortar remains from being mounted to the altar top.
Size H 8" W 5"
17-18thc Hindu marble temple statue of Brahma, well worn with a wonderful patina and surface erosion attesting to its age and use.
Size H 9" by 5"
Hand painted scene of a wedding procession crossing a river.
Gouache on paper. 39x19cm. Signed bottom right. Undated, estimated to be mid 20th century or earlier.
A BRONZE VIRABHADRA PLAQUE WESTERN DECCAN INDIA CIRCA probably 19th c CENTURY of rectangular form depicting the four-armed deity in relief standing within a lobed arch under a cobra flanked by diminutive figures of Daksha and Sati and a hanging loop on the back. Size H 7" w almost 4.25"
Vintage Indian white marble table tops (2 available sold separately) with masterful workmanship , the floral and vine patterns are expertly cut and inlaid in exotic materials like mother of pearl malachite agate sandstone and more . Condition is near perfect. The back has tags from Agra site of the Taj Mahal and has inspector tags from the government assuring the highest quality . Likely from a high end souvenir shop after visiting the Taj Mahal. Size 21.5" by 18.5" weight 25 pounds
From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a very large teakwood sideboard / buffet from Kerala in Southern India, crafted with old-growth teakwood using carved sunburst motifs for the compartment doors. A very understated yet elegant example featuring large compartments and a large top surface area, making it very functional besides its strong appeal as highly decorative ethnic furniture.
Size and Condition: A large piece at 74 inches wide, 34 inches tall, 23 inches deep...
Antique British Colonial Betel nut Brass Box with compartment, beautifully made with a piano hinge.Lockable but no key and the lock seems like it would work. Size just under 6" by 4" by 3"
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Pottery, India. Late 20th century. approx. D 14 x H 13 cm (5.51 x 5.11in). Rustic taste but with elegance...
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
18-19thc Hindu marble temple statue of Brahma, with a wonderful patina and surface erosion . Size H 11.7" by 6.2"
Photo Album with 128 Photos of August 30, 1937 Installation Festivities of Chandrasingji, a Jadija Rajput as Thakur of Drhol, Khawiatar, India. Photos by Joshi Studio, Rajkot. The album has a lot of wear, but the photos are in excellent condition. Most of the photos are 8.5 x 6 inches (22 x 15 cm) with several that are 12 x 9.5 inches (30 x 24 cm). Album dimensions: 21 x 16.5 inches (53 x 42 cm).
Indian Hindu temple figure of Lakshmi in a standing position with her arms at her sides, her right arm has a large antique screw reattaching it to her body. With its contemporary lines and its styling reminded me of the artist Fernando Botero's work it was carved from the finest rosewood I have ever seen in Indian pieces.Size H 13.5" W 5.5" D 4" weight 3
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"
India Small Brass Tika Box , lidded with remains of color
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
Formal Indian Sari (just like the ones you see in Bollywood movies), worn for weddings or important religious occasions. This has never been worn. I acquired it from an estate where it has been sitting in a trunk for the past 20 years, and the inside humdity, which caused the brown dye to bleed into the embroidered border somewhat. Please examine images. This L: 5m x 1.4m and is handloomed silk. It was woven in Banaras in the two toned Tanchoi style and silver thread “jari” embroidery...
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...
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 .
Wonderful hand-carving from teak wood depicting Ganesha, the Hindu god of beginnings. He is easily identifiable by his elephant's head and four arms, two of which are shown holding his own broken tusks, and one of which is grasping his nose. He sits under an archway upon a hippopotamus with its head turned straight upward. Early 20th century (1900-1925)
Size: 9.75" tall, 5.75" wide
Antique British Colonial Betel nut Brass Box with compartment, beautifully made with a piano hinge.Lockable but no key and the lock seems like it would work. Size just under 6" by 4" by 3"
Magnificent Serpentine hand carved GANESH and Singha Lion Figure. Very good condition, no damage or repair whatsoever. Size: H. 20 cm. x W. 12 cm. x D. 4 cm. Very fine workmanship indeed.
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 ...
Early Indian Hindu Pallava style Bronze seated statue of Parvati.
Pala Hindu art is quite scarce and this is a wonderful intact figure very nice worn condition still retaining her features. She was cast in two pieces and the top of the base crimped around the separately cast figure.Size H 8" w 6" d 4"
Beautiful bronze offering chalice from India with one large peacock surrounded by four smaller peacocks, bowing their heads in worship to the central bird. The chalice has a hinge on its front and back, which could secured shut with a pin or rope. The bronze has some red patina on the feathers of each bird and has bronze patina. The peacock is the national bird of India and is also considered a vehicle to the Hindu lord Murugan...
This headdress would have been worn by a young Pashtun woman. It is heavily beaded and decorated with wonderful embroidery, and various buttons and coins. The Pashtun range across Afghanistan, Pakistan and Northern India. This hat was sourced in India but it may not have started there.
The head dress hat is 25 inches long and is in excellent condition.
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"
Ceremonial hat made of intricately woven, partly dyed in red, cane, decorated with bear fur also dyed in red, feathers and two boar tusks. North India, Naga ethnic group. Height: 27 cm. Obvious signs of age, otherwise very good condition.
Antique Indian Tinned Bronze tall lassi cup with etched designs of onion topped Palace roof line, nice tribal village piece . Size 7" by 3.5". Great as vase or pencil cup on a desk
Vintage brass “puja kalash” water or milk container used in ritual Hindu ceremonies from Southern India, H: 13cm/5.1in x D: 12cm/4.8in. Very finely turned in a simple but elegant shape and quite heavy, near 1kg- and signed (noted in enlargements), appears to be unused but with some patina- made circa mid 20th century.
17th-18th c Indian Hindu rosewood or jackwood temple doll of a deity Laxmi or Sariswati very rare figure comes with a custom stand . size h 8" 9" on stand w 3"
Indian Tantric Diagram. Early 20th cent. 470 x 470 mm. Framed.
A framed lithograph entitled "Horse" by the artist, Kaiko Moti (1921-1989). Moti was born in Bombay, India. He studied at the Bombay School of Fine Art and spent time living and working in Paris. He is most famous for his images of horses. This lithograph is signed in pencil and numbered 15 of 100. Framed.
Age: mid 20th century
Dimensions of frame: 23" high x 28 3/4" wide
Probably used once and then packed away for another generation, this vintage silk traditional sari from Varanasi is a vibrant as the day it was loomed. A small leaf pattern of gold metallic thread dots the entire length of the deep green silk field. There is a 2 inch brocaded border on each side which also runs the length of the sari. The end panel is ornately patterned brocaded silk and makes extensive use of gold metallic threads...
Antique - Vintage Shiva Nataraja bronze sculpture nice hand detailing on the figure natural aged bronze and the beginning of green verdigris. Size h 9.5" w 7"
17-18th c Bengali solid cast Bronze Temple Krishna statue. Very rare sculpture seldom seen in marble ever rarer in bronze at this size. Dark surface with solid cast base very heavy just under 16 pounds and 14.5" tall base 3.75 by 3.5". Loss of arms as seen in images.
Hindu Indian Black stone Mortar Beautiful Shape and Finish , well used but great condition chips as shown. Size 7 3/4"H 2.5"
Vivid Mughal Miniature Painting on Manuscript Leaf depicting hunting scene. Good condition. Size: H. 7.5" x W. 5.5"
Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
Genuine large Kalighat painting. A Chalchitra is a painted frieze that goes above a statue of Durga during puja.
24 different figures, lions, elephants and horses.
Waterbased pigments on newspaper dated 1963.
Diameter 170 cm maximum height of scroll 30cm. Currently in 2 pieces, surface scuffed and edges frayed as shown.
Indian Jain bronze figure of Vishnu with Lakshmi seated on his knee. Six other figures are present including 2 attendants on the bottom. The figure on the bottom is their friend and vehicle, Garuda. Incised with writing on the base and back.
19th century
Dimensions: 5 5/8" high x 3 1/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep.
Very elegant and elaborate ceremonial Silk Chiffon, hand embroidered with brocade, sequins and pearls. Good condition. Size: L. 83" (212 cm.) x W. 35.5" (90 cm.)
Beautiful Hindu marble altar figure of Rama , losses as seen in the picture as is usual with 18- 19th c temple-shrine figures. Some mortar from mounting to altar top . Rare quality piece.
H 11" W 6" weight 8 lb
Garoda scroll painting (cut into 3 sections for easy display) illustrating regional stories for use as a visual prop in storytelling performances. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century. Inks, metallic paint on paper, backed onto new paper so it is stable. Largest section 120 x 36 cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide
Ghurra with long stick richly carved, such rich carving is only obversed on very old ghurra, light bown patina, H 29 cm , can be prseted on a custom iron stand. H 29 cm
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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
Early Hindu Green Schist carved Altar Niche , well carved with a floral and geometric designs . This was a personal collection piece it is great to display small deity figurines. Great size for coffee table.
Size Approx 6" wide 9" high. interior base 3.5" W 1 3/4 " deep just under 6.22" at middle arch.
Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
19th C Indian seed pod scent vile with silver inlay wire and very fine camel bone turned cap with applicator and silver chain. Seems to be in as made condition. Note the bone is camel not ivory (bone does not yellow as ivory does) Size 4.5" applicator length 2 ".
Old India Juipar Silver (tested silver with acid silver test kit) Enamel Jewel Peacock on Wood Stand
It is 10.1 inches (25.7 cm) tall measured with stand by 6.65 inches (17 m) wide. It is 2.1 Lb.
It has chips at the tail, small bent at the tip of the tail, enamel cracks at tail & rock, missing enamels, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Incredible Indo/Persian watercolor and gouache painting depicting Mugal Emperor in period custom dress. Size: the item is 11 x 7 inches with the sight itself has a
dimension of 5 x 3 inches, in very good condition.
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.
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters one signed and the other is more primitive.
Indian Brass serving set, including steel knife and a fork, both cased with a incised foliate decoration brass casing, overall length of item is 16.75 inches supported with two brass legs, no condition concerns. Property from the Collection of Albert and Ruth Katz, Chicago, Illinois.
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...
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
Pietra dura grand tour white marble inlaid plate , the inlay has agate lapis malachite mother of pearl and more fine inlay work and no losses. Size 6.25"
Antique Indian bronze Ganesha standing on mouse, with nimbus surrounding his figure. Holding axe, golubjub his sweetmeat, on base with sanskrit writing.
Age late 19th century
Size: 5" H x 3" W x 1 1/2" D
Ornate Pietra dura grand tour white marble inlaid plaque , the inlay has agate lapis malachite mother of pearl and more fine inlay work there is a rim chip shown at 12 o clock . Size 8" diameter
Indian Soapstone Chapati plate,soft stone plate from India size h 2" w 7.5"
Large Horse Head Festival Mask from Orissa, an area of India renowned for centuries for its fine sculpture. A beautiful, colorful and large example, 2 feet (61cm) in height. From the collection of Irwin Hersey, renowned author on Asian and primitive art, and publisher of the Primitive Art Newsletter in the 1970s. Irwin Hersey was an advisor to museums and prominent collectors, and vetted pieces for many of the international tribal art fairs and Asian art fairs.