Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent (20)

Rare and nicely mounted Terracota votive tablet depicting serene seated Buddha, excellent condition, 6.5 x 4.5 cm

Very handsome and attractive small head of Buddha, GANDHARA, 2-3rd Century, Grey Schist. The youthful face is well defined with handsome features following a classical Hellenistic-Greek style. The crescent shaped hair is toped by a raised ushnisha and a small urna is between the delicately arched eyebrows. The ear has a large pierced lobe. The nose and earlobe are slightly chipped, but inconsequential when considering the overall beauty of the exceptional face...

Exceptionally fine and well cast bronze 18th Century Ganesha sculpture from Southern India with many details and a wonderful natural patina, clearly showing Puja (long term worship of object). Very good condition with one tine of trident missing from long ago (not recent loss). Superb specimen and rare because of it's size, i.e. H. 4.5" (11.6 cm.). Provenance: European Private Collection.

Exceptionally fine and well cast 16/17th Century bronze dancing figure of KRISHNA from Southern India with many details, a wonderful natural patina and clear evidence of prolonged Puja (worship of object). No restorations or repairs. Excellent condition. Size: H. 4.5" (11.6 cm). Very sought after and rare collector's item! Provenance: Private European Collection.

Finely sculptured Ganesha bronze from West India, 17th Century, surrounded by a stylized aura ring, topped by a divine protective head and a beautiful engraved lotus flower base. This figure shows prolonged Puja (worship to the object) and a naturally formed patina. Very good condition, large size: H. 6.5" (11 cm.) Provenance: European Private Collection.

An attractive gouache Indo-Persian Miniature depicting important leaders in battle scenes with watchful warriors, an elephant and several horses. Very fine painting with intricate details of individuals in combat and nature. Good condition and nice colors. Size: 23 cm. x 15 cm.

A newly made 18K. Gold (750) Ring set with an ancient genuine Cabochon Garnet BACTRIAN INTAGLIO carved by hand, depicting a bearded, seated Angel playing a Lyra. Very fine detailed carving. Provenance: Afghanistan, dated 1-2 Century B.C. Good condition overall. Intaglio size: 14 x 12 x 4 mm. Ring size: 62 (10). This item is legal to buy and sell under international laws relating to cultural patrimony. Classic linear style. A very rare and unique one-of-a-kind collector's item.

A Sino-Tibetan Amitabha/Shakyamuni 2-Tone Bronze (fire-gilt) Buddha seated on a Lotus Throne with a Pagoda in his hand. Good condition. Late 19th Century. Size: H. 23 cm. x W. 14 cm. x D. 11 cm.

A very beautiful schist head of a Bodhisattva, 2-4 Century AD, with soft, youthful features, wearing a diadem with rosettes. The hair is pulled up into an elaborate top knot, urna between the eyebrows. Acquired on the London (UK) Art Market prior to 1980. Mounted on a Museum Quality metal stand. Size of head alone: 12.5 cm. (5"), excluding stand. Very fine condition.

A rare INDO-PERSIAN Mughal Khanjar Dagger with a curved and finely damascended PAMOR blade. The scabbard/sheath and handle/blade are intricately and very finely inlaid with Gold and Silver detailing designs. The wonderfully shaped handle is exquisitely hand crafted as a 3-dimensional Lion's head. The dominant dense Pamor pattern of the blade resembles irregular annual rings of a tree trunk. This dagger comes with the original scabbard which is very rare in antique daggers. Very good condition...

A very fine and genuine schist head of a Bodhisattva, 2-4 Century A.D., with soft, youthful features, wearing a diadem with rosettes. The hair is pulled up into an elaborate top knot, Urna between the eyebrows. Mounted on a Museum Quality Metal Stand. Size of head alone 12.5 cm. excluding stand. Origin: London Art Market.

2 Rare Nepalese HOOKAH/SISHA PIPES, ca. 1850, ornate, nice naturally formed patina. Good condition. Ranging in size from 14"H. x 6.25" W. x 6.25" D. (37 x16x16 cm.) to 7.5" x 5" W. x 5" D. (19x12x12 cm.). Handle is removable! Provenance: Matthew Friedman Collection. He is also the Author of 3 Books on ANTIQUE ASIAN BRONZE.

A very fine 19th Century Bronze GANESHA Statue with intricate decor. Origin: India. Good condition. Size: Height 15 cm. Weight: 737 gr.

A very finely worked INDIAN SILVER OCTAGON BOX WITH HINGE, beautiful, elaborate and intricate design/scrolling. Good Condition. Size: 6 cm. x 4 cm. x 4 cm. Weight: 52 gr. silver

A massive/heavy SILVERED OPIUM SPOON WITH INTRICATE DETAIL WORK. ORIGIN: INDIA, 19th Century. Good Condition. Size: 14.5 cm. Weight: 79 gr. !

An oval HINGED SILVER BOX Depicting Hunting Lion. 19th Century, India. Hand made, good condition. Size: 5.5 cm. x 2 cm. Weight: 43 gr.

Hand made oval, hinged, Antique Silver Cosmetic Box with Foliage and Flower Decor. Good Condition. Size: 5 cm. x 2 cm. Weight: 22 gr. silver Provenance: India, 19th Century.

A nice hand made octagon silver box with hinge depicting a raised running Lion. Good condition. Size: 7.5 cm. x 5 cm. Weight: 82 gr. silver