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.
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...
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
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.
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
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
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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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"
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.
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"
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 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"
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters signed, one in great condition sharp blade cuts well. the other probably mid 19thc .
Indian steel and silver inlay Betel nut cutters one signed and the other is more primitive.
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
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
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
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.