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Place of Origin: Indian
Ancient Indian Red Sandstone Carving Of An Apsaras
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A likely 12-14th Century Northern Indian temple fragment of a female figure or consort known as an Apsaras. Carved in Red Sandstone, the female figure is appropriately attired in bel...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Agra Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
Antique 18th Century Hindu Bronze Deity Ardhanarishvara Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze sculpture of Hindu Deity Ardhanarishvara. Often referred to as the androgynous form of the god Shiva, this antique presents beautiful detail and patina. Aside from the longevi...
Category
18th Century Folk Art Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet
Period early 20th century
Fine quality Indian jade decorated with silver and semi precious stones
Condition: natural lin...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antiquities
Materials
Jade, Silver
Vintage Asian Indian Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh Tribal Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Nice Vintage Asian Indian ethnic Tibetan Silver coral Necklace Ladakh
Typical Ladakh ethnic Himalayan Tibetan Traditional necklace
850 grade silver with coral beads
Conditi...
Category
1980s Vintage Indian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Indian Sandstone Nandi Sculptures, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Indian stone carvings depicting reclining a cow / bull / ox, Nandi, or Vrishabha, the bull vahana or vehicle of the god Shiva, outfitted with saddles, bridles, and headpieces upon th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
Indian Antique Smelting Pot with Back Handle, Front Spout and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique smelting pot from the 19th century, with back handle, front spout and nice patina. Created in India during the 19th century, th...
Category
19th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
A Mughal silver and silver-gilt enamelled peacock feather fan, or 'morchal'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
India, probably Deccan, 2nd half 17th century
L. 121 cm (overall) / L. 17.5 x Diam. 5.5 cm (handle)
The magnificent silver, silver-gilt and enamelled peacock feather...
Category
17th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
A Very Large and Rare 14-16thC Nagapattinam Bronze Buddha, 8000
Located in Ukiah, CA
A one-of-a-kind 14-16thC Nagapattinam Standing Indian Bronze Buddha (close to Chola, in both location and time, but this one is Buddhist, the other Hindu. Chola is more famous- both ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Old Indian Hand Painted Carved Wood Window Frame Indian Dancers, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Original ancient Indian window depicting two dancers, a female and a male, intent in their moves and in typical customs. Floral themes in the frame. The window is made of hand painte...
Category
19th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
A 17th century Dutch-colonial ebony two-door VOC cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts
Coromandel Coast, probably Masulipatnam, circa 1650-1680, the silver later
H. 64.5 x W. 75 x D. 46 cm
The present cabinet...
Category
17th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Antique Illustration of the Feet of Lord Rama, 'Sri Ram Prada Yatra'
Located in Soquel, CA
Finely detailed illustration of the feet of Lord Rama. The feet are labeled with illustrative symbols, including a lotus flower, shells, and crescent moons. There are a total of 17 s...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Gold Leaf
10th Century Red Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of southeast Asian antiquity, namely, a 10th century red sandstone relief of a mithuna couple.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
It was purchase...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
Ancient Jain Altarpiece with Three Standing Jina's, Gujarat, India 16th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
An authentic, ancient and exceptional Three Jina Shrine. For it’s age the altarpiece is in a very good condition and rather large. The image of three standing, nude Jinas flanked by the other 21 seated Jinas is rare. The lintel of the shrine is showing the nine comets and three seated figures...
Category
16th Century Medieval Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning little piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, a Double-sided 2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman.
From India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 31st March 2005. Sale Number 1492, Lot No. 43.
Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture was described as “Property of a European Estate. A Double-sided Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Circa 2nd Century.”
“Both sides similarly depicting the lower body with a flared sash at left and remains of chained belt: marked with an accession number 1931 on reverse. 8 in (29.2 cm.) high”
Provenance: Collection of Prince and Princess Aschwin zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, acquired on 1958?.
It carried an Auction estimate of USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 and Sold for USD 2,880 (not including Buyers Premium).
Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,300 in today’s value.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian antiquity...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
Indian Bronze Charakku, Kerala
Located in Hudson, NY
These beautiful pots are used for cooking and serving food. Temples and families commission them for special occasions. The handles have beautiful ornamentation. Rods are inserted th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Queen Anne Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Kashmiri Silver Betel Nut Box, Khaas Daan, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Kashmiri silver betel nut box, Khaas Daan, late 19th century
Betel-chewing is a leisure pastime practiced since ancient times in many parts of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
19th Century Big Rare Oriental Coffer, Treasure Chest, Wedding Trousseau
Located in Cesena, FC
Rare Chest, wedding trousseau chest, oriental (Indian) from 1800s, of important measure, with opening on top base and large locks.
The wood is carved and with breathable openings on each side, and the 4 turnings located at the top corners are equally worked.
Description: Fabulous chest, antique Indian dowry chest...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Metal
18thc Large Antique Solid Cast South Indian Female Deity, Uma 9668
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large antique solid cast South Indian female deity covered with well incised elaborate design. Stands 8.5 inches tall, bottom diameter is 4.5 inches. Heavy. Big beautiful smile. Good...
Category
18th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Silver Jewelry Casket and Hand Mirror, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Indian silver dressing table set; part of our silverware collection.
This magnificent antique I...
Category
1890s Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Asian Architectural Temple Stone Panel from India Made into a Coffee Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carved stone outstanding Asian architectural stone panel relief from India made into a side or coffee table.
Antique hand carved stone temple architectural panel with hand carved pea...
Category
1950s Agra Vintage Indian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Indian Game with Rider and Horses
Located in Milano, IT
Welded cast iron toy from the Indian 900s depicting a chariot with a square canopy and conical dome. We can identify this toy-statue as a depiction of Krishna’s Rath Gita (Bhagavad Gita...
Category
Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Grish Chunder Dutt 1880s Indian Silver Tea Caddy
By Grish Chunder Dutt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy, an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antiqu...
Category
1880s Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Sculpted Terracotta Gandhara Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lifesize terracotta head in Gandhara style. Based on the style, it is likely from Kushan period Northern India, circa 4th-6th century. The expres...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Malachite Obelisk
Located in Mexico City, MX
The use of malachite dates back to ancient civilizations. The Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans valued malachite for its beauty and supposed protective properties. In ancient Egypt, it w...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Malachite
An Indian colonial tortoiseshell veneered teak portable two-door cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mughal India, Gujarat, 2nd half 17th century
H. 22.4 x W. 30.3 x D. 26.8 cm
This small cabinet has six drawers behind two doors. Originally ordered by the Portuguese, and made afte...
Category
17th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Teak
1920s Wood Himachal Pot
Located in Roma, IT
1920s Wood Himachal Pot
This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary sett...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Indian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Carved wooden arch with two angel musicians, India, Tamil Nadu, 19th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare carved wooden arch, formerly painted, with two musician angels in a floral decor.
Probably from a Christian shrine in Tamil Nadu, South India.
18th or 19th c.
91x57
In the col...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Engraved Copper Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Indian copper and mixed metal perfume / rose water bottle with original stopper. Copper base and central medallions are finely e...
Category
Late 19th Century Agra Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Copper
Reverse Glass Painting of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh from the Pal Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING and HIGHLY DESIRABLE and IMPORTANT 19C Reverse Glass Painting of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh from the Pal Collection.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 20th March 2008. Sale Number 2112, Lot No. 290.
Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
This sale was titled “The Scholar’s Vision: The Pal Family Collection”.
The painting was described as “A reverse glass painting of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh – India, Maharashtra, 19th Century.
The holy family seated on the floor, mother and child in the lap of Shiva, with a red background and blue borders. Opaque pigments and metal leaf on glass. 12 x 16 in. (30.4 x 40.6 cm.)
Exhibited:
Durga: Avenging Goddess, Nurturing Mother, Norton Simon Museum of Art, 7 October 2005 – 27 March 2006″.
It carried an Auction estimate of USD 2,500 to USD 3,500 and Sold for USD 2,500 (not including Buyers Premium).
Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $4,300 in today’s value. At highest estimate, this would equate to over $6k in today’s value.
As an added bonus and proof of authenticity the painting still retains it’s original Christie’s Lot No. Label.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from the ‘renowned’ Pal Family Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian Indian...
Category
Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Glass
Indian Ethnic Ankle Bracelet with Bells- 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Indian Ethnic Ankle Bracelet with Bells
Primitive Art - Decoration - Tribal - Ethnic
Measures : 10cmx16cm H:38cm ( measures including support )
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
20th Century Primitive Indian Antiquities
Materials
Metal
15-17thC Baby Krishna, 6261
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very good 15-17thC Baby Krishna. Sits 3.25 inches tall - 6261.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Indian Yogi, Unique Solid-Cast Hindu Sculpture - 7816
Located in Ukiah, CA
Antique Indian Yogi or another practitioner. Solid cast. 5 7/8" tall, 7 3/8 inches on a custom stand. Very uncommon piece with lots of personality. He is very animated-almost feels ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
18thC Multi-Metal Hanuman, India-Superb-Old English Collection, 8020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Best Hanuman I have found in twenty-five years. 18thC, and from the estate of a "British titled gentleman". Stands 8 1/2 inches tall, 10 1/2 inches on custom stand. Bi-metal techniqu...
Category
18th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
1920s Indian Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver sugar bowl; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Indian silver sugar bowl has a circular rounded, compressed form.
The body of this silver bowl is embellished with a chased scene depicting a rural setting with iconic wild, indigenous animals.
The decoration to the body is flanked with simplified leaf decorated borders to the upper and lower portions.
The raised flared shoulders of the sugar bowl are encompassed with an applied moulded border accented with leaf designs.
This antique sugar bowl...
Category
1920s Vintage Indian Antiquities
Materials
Silver
17C SE Asian Indian Pair of Brackets with Elephants and Mahuts
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 17th century, namely, a pair of red Sandstone brackets with elephants and mahuts Central India carvings.
From Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction on 15th October 2001. Sale Number 7694, Lot No. 102.
Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture was described as: “A pair of brackets with elephants and mahuts.
Red Sandstone.
Central India.
17th century.”
It carried an Auction estimate of USD 8,000 to USD 10,000 and sold for USD 8,400 (not including buyers...
Category
17th Century Archaistic Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
Himalayan Buddha, 7724
Located in Ukiah, CA
Unusual Himalayan Buddha. Early style with good Age- hard to date or place, but 19thC at least and from the Himalayan region. Sits 2 3/8 inches tall, 3.5 inches on custom stand. Beau...
Category
19th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
12th Century Indian Carved White Marble Figure of a Jain Tirthankara or Jina
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved Indian white marble Jain temple relief fragment featuring an image of a Jina, circa 12th century, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India.
The Tirthan...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Marble
Indian Bronze Buddha in a Classic Form, 7605
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very beautiful Indian bronze Buddha in a classic form that goes back a thousand years, this one is t least 18/19th, and likely earlier. 6.25 inches tall, height on custom stand is 8....
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Wooden Wedding Bride Doli Palanquin
Located in Chicago, IL
This 1900's Gujarati doli, an enclosed palanquin, was traditionally used to transport brides from their home to the groom's residence, symbolizing the bride's ceremonial entrance int...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antiquities
Materials
Teak
Indian Silver Gilt and Agate Handled Travelling Knife and Fork
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Indian silver gilt and agate handled travelling knife and fork set, boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection
This exceptional antique Indian silver gilt and agate handle knife and fork set consists of a table knife and fork.
The silver blade of the knife has a plain rounded form and the fork has four tines.
The surfaces of the knife and fork are plain and unembellished.
The silver gilt ferrule of each piece is embellished with pin struck and stylised bud style borders, in addition to the contemporary engraved initials 'EEW' to the reverse surface.
This impressive antique knife and fork set...
Category
1880s Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Rustic Ethnic Entrance Door, Brown Carved Wood, India, 1750
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique rustic ethnic entrance door, strong and robust carved brown wood, complete with frame and original irons, chains and coverings. They were well designed to withstand inclement...
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique XXL Stone Water Reservoir Pot, Handcrafted in India, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage stone water reservoir pot from India, often referred to as a "matka" or "ghara," would typically be used for storing and cooling water. These pots were designed to keep ...
Category
19th Century French Provincial Antique Indian Antiquities
Materials
Stone
