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Place of Origin: South Asian
19th Century 3-Tier Indian Shrine / Altar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early 19th-century 3-Tier Indian shrine/altar, featuring its original painted surface and an extremely charming patina earned over time. This shrine o...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Large Scale Banalinga 'Shiva Lingam' Stone for Display
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Scale Banalinga (Shiva Lingam) stone for display
Outstanding large scale specimen from India
Dimensions 9" long x 5.5" diameter
Banalinga is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands.
This Shiva Lingam comes exclusively from the Narmada River, one of India’s seven sacred holy sites. The stones resemble markings found on the forehead of Lord Shiva...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Stone
Rare Indian Gold, Ruby and Turquoise Sarpech Turban Ornament
Located in London, GB
Rare Indian gold, ruby and turquoise Sarpech turban ornament
Indian, 19th Century
Sarpech: height 12cm, width 14cm, depth 0.5cm
Case: height 19cm, width 20cm, depth 4cm
Similar to works in the Royal Collection, this beautiful ornament is a nineteenth century Indian Sarpech. Crafted from gold, rubies, and turquoises, it is intended as a piece to adorn the front of a turban, although often these fine items of religious jewellery find themselves other purposes.
The two side panels towards the base are mounted on hinges, and share a similar design to the central element, with a single ruby in the centre surrounded by rings of turquoise. The long neck of the piece arcs to the left, finishing with a large round and more prominent ruby, like the eye in a bird's head. With a similar appearance to that of a sword hilt...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
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...
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19th Century Other Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
North Indian Illuminated Calligraphy Qur'an Leaf, 18th-19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A single two-sided Qur'an manuscript leaf with beautiful hand inked calligraphy with gilt borders and a gilt cartouche with calligraphic decoration. No...
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Early 19th Century Islamic Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Antique Asian Hindu Bronze Temple Toy Camel on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Inspired by a scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita.
Antique Indian Temple Toy bronze camel on wheels.
Antique hindu bronze temple camel with rider statue toy on wheels.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Bronze Chariot with Dragon Head Pulled by Horses
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Ramakien a Thai Ramayana.
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Lakshman riding in a chariot along with Rama and Sita sitting in the back.
After his victory over Ravana, Sri Rama prepares to leave for Ayodhya, Rama now told Vibheeshan that there was just one more day...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual wooden book or manuscript cover with a carved exterior and painted interior, 15th century, Nepal.
The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with ...
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15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting 19th century carved figure with polychrome decoration. Unique coloration and dance position with arm raised.
Considerable losses consistent with age, but flaking seems ...
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19th Century Primitive Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Two Antique Temple Heavy Bronze Door Handles, Nepal, 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare set of two handcrafted heavy bronze door handles from an old temple in Nepal, mid-19th century. Figurative male sculptures depicting a fertiliy deity used on entry doors as a ...
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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Indian 18th Century Islamic Bronze Flag
Located in London, GB
Indian 18th century Islamic bronze flag
Indian, 18th century
Measures: Height 54cm, width 20cm, depth 16cm
This bronze flag, or alam, was produced ...
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18th Century Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Indian Marble Carving of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles
Located in Stamford, CT
Marble carving of the elephant headed four armed Hindu God Ganesha. With traces of old paint, it now has a rich honey patina from years of devotees touching the surface. Shown seated...
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Marble
19th Century Hindu Temple Fragments from India Mounted on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Four 19th century Hindu temple fragments from India. These temple fragments were elements of a frieze and have been mounted on a custom-made, black painte...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Brass Shabbat Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass Shabbat lamp, India, early 20th century.
A circular Shabbat lamp, with seven spaces for hanging small oil cups. The lamp is suspended with three rod...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Antique Portuguese Church Plaque Adorned with Rays and Dove at Center
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully hand carved and painted wood Portuguese church fixture from the early 20th century. This antique panel, which originally decorated a Portu...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Brass Synagogue Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Zhumbar - large brass lamp for festive occasions. India, early 20th century.
Central hoop, with a dozen curved arms (with hoops at their end) - six turning upwards and six downwards. Four rods for suspension. Such lamps served the "Bene Israel" congregation that lived mainly in Bombay, Calcutta and other towns in western India. "Oil chandeliers with thirteen arms, known as Zhumbar, were used in the synagogue on festive occasions"
Literature: Orpa Slapak (Editor), "The Jews of India - Bene Israel, Cochin...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Indian Buffalo in Wood of the 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century Indian buffalo in wood
Very beautiful Indian work representing an elongated buffalo which has a superb patina and some rest of his original polychromy
The buffa...
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19th Century International Style Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Hindu Temple Fragments, Hand-Carved from India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Hindu temple fragments. This pair of antique fragments were elements of a section of hand-carved wood frieze, within a...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Hindu Temple Fragments from a Temple in India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Hindu temple fragments. This pair of antique fragments were elements of a section of hand-carved wood frieze, within a...
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19th Century Rustic Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Indian Goddess Figurine Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully authentic hand carved statue of an Indian deity goddess. Distressed paint finish.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Folk Art Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Paint
Large Nepalese Gilt Bronze Stupa, 16th/17th Century, Nepal
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular large Nepalese stupa, of cast and repousse gilt bronze or copper alloy, 16th/17th century, Nepal.
The magnificent stupa of traditional form, featuring a stylized lotus base supporting a large dome. A square structure, called a harmika, sits upon the dome. Each side of the harmika featuring engraved Buddha Eyes, also called Wisdom Eyes. Torana rise above each of the four sides.
A tall spire, known as a yasti, rises from the squareharmika. Attached to the yasti are a set of thirteen graduated discs, known as chatras, giving the spire a tapered form. The chatras represent Bhumi, or the foundations that support the path to enlightenment.
The spire is topped by another stylized lotus platform with a rising square pillar topped...
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17th Century Antique South Asian Religious Items
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Copper
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Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
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A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
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20th Century Anglo-Indian South Asian Religious Items
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Plaster Altar Angels, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of polychromed plaster altar angels, France or Belgium, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique South Asian Religious Items
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King George IV Authentic Antique Strand of Hair 18th Century / 19th Century
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China Zhou Dynasty Bronze Perfume Burner
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Bucket burns perfume in bronze resting on three feet. The body is sculpted with a band frieze with an archaic motif. Two inverted U-shaped handles punctuate the edge. This type of bronze bucket was cast with lost wax from molds in several parts and assembled when the piece was poured, these are the traces that can be seen on the back of the bucket. . The bronze has a beautiful green and dark gray excavation patina. This perfume burner was originally to have longer feet, no doubt arched, cut very long ago since the place of the cut has the same patina as the rest of the piece.
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique South Asian Religious Items
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Rare Chenille Krampus Christmas Ornament Antique Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique Austrian Christmas ornament. The unique design features a Krampus, it is the c...
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1920s Folk Art Vintage South Asian Religious Items
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Composition, Wire
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful 19th century hand carved and painted partial git live edge wooden triptych retable church altarpiece, depicting "The Bible Parable of the Prodigal Son". The European antique, believed to be Spanish in origin, comprised of three gothic cathedral architectural steeple shaped brilliant gold gilded solid wood panels affixed with brass hinges, opening to reveal a trio of rich polychrome decorated religious folk art works.
A most impressive display of Catholic Saint / Santos figures, one on horse, the other on donkey, red and yellow coat of arms shield with lion rampant crest insiginia, having later wall hanging wire hardware mounted on the center back painting,
allowing for easy hanging, or freestanding to conveniently display the work on a console table, desk, or shelf.
With beautiful, bright, rich coloring, warm hues, and distinctive rustic wood grain patterns on both sides, this remarkable example
makes for a truly special, thoughtful one-of-a-kind
gift, Communion, birthday or holiday.
Highly decorative, exceptionally executed design, and unique sculptural silhouette add a touch of sophisticated artistic elegance and cozy relaxed warmth as antique decor,.or as a lovely addition to your home altar, prayer room or devotional shrine, while the folding form is the ideal size for use as a portable / traveling religous icon.
Nicely aged patina over the whole., with age appropriate wear, light organically distressed finish, weathered, chippy paint loss, and striking craquelure only adds to the overall antique character and authenticity , historical depth, and European old world charm.
Dimensions: (approx)
Fully extended: 13.5" H x 17.25" W x 1.5" D
Closed: 13.5" H, 3.5" D
Provenance :
A fine private Raleigh, NC estate.
We love decorating with religious antiques, and currently have a large collection available for sale, including various 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th century folk art, liturgical altar stick candlesticks, rare relics, altars altar tables, processional pole...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique South Asian Religious Items
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Iron
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 1.5 in
Five Rare Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s to 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 5 Christmas ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector ornament from the 1930s, 2 small walnut feather tree ornaments from the 1910s and two flower bunch ornaments with glass balls and Dresden Sebnitz Christmas paper...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage South Asian Religious Items
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Wire
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage South Asian Religious Items
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Rare Set of Four House, Teddy Bear and Fish Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of four. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alwa...
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H 3.13 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage South Asian Religious Items
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Wire
Russian Icon with Processional Cross 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful Russian icon with a processional cross in its center from the 17th century
We can see that the icon was created to accommodate the processional cross with the Chris...
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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique South Asian Religious Items
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Wood
Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page.
Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors and typical gilded Gothic initials,
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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Antique South Asian Religious Items
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A Tibetan Buddhist gilded cast bronze Vajra The gilt bronze Vajra thunderbolt-scepter is cast with a central bulbous grip that separates two lotus ped...
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20th Century Meiji South Asian Religious Items
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19th Century Carved Oversized Indian God Head
Located in London, GB
19th Century carved oversized head
An aged late 19th Century hand carved Indian god head. Made from section carved wood, covered in canvas, paper and pai...
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19th Century Victorian Antique South Asian Religious Items
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Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper
Bronze Standing Buddha Statue on Pedestal Sri Lanka
Located in Atlanta, GA
A standing Buddha statue of cast bronze from southeast Asian island nation Sir Lanka circa late 19th to early 20th century. The upright statue i...
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Vintage Brass Offering Lamp from Nepal, Three Princes, Mid-20th Century
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Vintage brass offering lamp from Nepal. Three princes. Mid-20th century.
This hand cast brass lamp depicts three kneeling royal figures, in the classic Nepali namaste pose of greeti...
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Mid-20th Century Other South Asian Religious Items
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Brass
Antique Wall Gong, Indian, Oak, Dinner, Ceremonial Monastery Chime, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wall gong. An Indian, oak and brass dinner or ceremonial monastery chime, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Fascinating ceremonial gong with pleasing timbre
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Select oak shows deep russet hues and fine grain interest
Carved frame with fruiting vines and pierced bracket supports
Hand-beaten gilt shield gong shows great patination and decorated with jasmine flower icon
Turned wooden mallet with leather pad for gentle striking, sitting within recess to frame
Gong suspended beneath the frame with quality leather cord
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Late 19th Century Antique South Asian Religious Items
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H 17.72 in W 19.89 in D 4.34 in
Shaman Drum, Carved Wooden Handle, Nepal Himalaya, Mid-20th Century, on Stand
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Vintage Shaman drum with carved wooden handle. Nepal Himalaya, mid-20th century. Mounted on a metal base.
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Mid-20th Century Tribal South Asian Religious Items
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Antique Tibetan Style Religious Storage Box from Bhutan, 19th Century or Earlier
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Tibetan style religious storage box / table from Bhutan, 19th century or earlier.
This type of box would have been most commonly found in a village monastery, where it would have been used to store especially important thangkas (Tibetan Buddhist paintings used in ritual, teaching and spiritual practice) or other revered ritual items or texts. The front of the box is decorated with floral and vegetative motifs indicating life and abundance. The top of the panel depicts the Wheel of the Dharma (Teaching) flanked by two deer, a reference to the Buddha's first teaching at Sarnath; on each side of the sliding door is a jewel emitting mongoose (Nakala), bringing forth the jewels of wisdom or material wealth. The sliding door is adorned with flaming jewels, the unquenchable Teaching of the Buddha. On the left panel are more symbols of abundance and of the Teaching - foliage, a deer, mongooses and flaming jewels. The back panel is a powerful presentation of a temple palace (Fodhang) in a celestial landscape. The right panel mirrors the left utilizing the same symbols. The bottom edge of the base has a lotus throne motif.
The construction is of wood, and has quite some age to it. Remnants of original color are discernible to a greater or lesser degree throughout.
This type of box / table is sometimes referred to as a construction table or box because it is made up of individual pieces and panels that are assembled together by fitting the front, side, back and small door panels into grooves cut into the bottom and top boards -- a kind of knock down construction. Originally the table was meant to facilitate assembly and disassembly as needed, but for stability's sake, we have assembled it using braces...
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19th Century Tibetan Antique South Asian Religious Items
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Stone and Stucco Fragment of Buddha Gandhara
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved and polychromed stucco on stone or possibly fired clay Buddha head of Gandahara style, a fragment from a larger statue mounted on a display stand,...
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Early 20th Century Indian Gold Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade gold Torah pointer (Yad), India, circa 1900.
The flat part is hammered and engraved in Hebrew: Rivka M. and Avigael A. The shaft is twisted.
An ope...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Religious Items
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Gold
Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Havdalah Set
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Havdalah set comprising of: candlestick (height 16 cm), wine goblet (height 14 cm), tray (diameter 26 cm) and spice container decorated w...
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Late 19th Century Antique South Asian Religious Items
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20th Century Indian Silver Statue of Ganesh Chaturthi, Calcutta, circa 1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Indian very rare solid silver statue of Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi), seated on a leaf chased plinth supported by four cast lion paw feet, the statue is...
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20th Century South Asian Religious Items
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Silver
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Bronze Hindu as Lord of the Dance Sculpture, circa 1930-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This is an original bronze metal Hindu statue of Shiva as "Lord of the Dance" or "Nataraja"—nata meaning dance or performance, and raja meaning ...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Religious Items
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Bronze
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