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15th century Very special antique marble Jain statue from India
15th century Very special antique marble Jain statue from India

15th century Very special antique marble Jain statue from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

itself is 67 cm high Dhyana mudra 15th century (or earlier) Pictured is Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankar

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

15th Century Bronze Jain Silver-Inlaid Altarpiece, Northwest India
15th Century Bronze Jain Silver-Inlaid Altarpiece, Northwest India

15th Century Bronze Jain Silver-Inlaid Altarpiece, Northwest India

Located in Miami Beach, FL

including elephants is characteristic of Jain bronzes from the 15th century. The extensive inscription of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver, Bronze

10-12th century Antique sandstone Jain fragment from India
10-12th century Antique sandstone Jain fragment from India

10-12th century Antique sandstone Jain fragment from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique sandstone Jain fragment, originating from India, dates back to the 10th-12th century

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India
10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India

10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a Varaha red

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Rare 14th century sandstone panel with five Buddha statues from India
Rare 14th century sandstone panel with five Buddha statues from India

Rare 14th century sandstone panel with five Buddha statues from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This rare 14th-century sandstone panel is an exceptional example of Rajasthani temple art from

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India
10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India

10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a temple bracket

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century

Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century

Located in Austin, TX

the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two attendants, Central India, 10th-11th century. Lakshmi, the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

14th Century Antique marble statue from Jain temple from India
14th Century Antique marble statue from Jain temple from India

14th Century Antique marble statue from Jain temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique marble statue from Jain temple from India, 14th century Material : marble 32,5 cm high

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

14th Century, Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India
14th Century, Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India

14th Century, Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble 32,5 cm high 14 cm wide and 11 cm deep Weight: 8.5 kgs Originating from India

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

11-13th century Rare antique sandstone Chaumukha altar sculpture from India
11-13th century Rare antique sandstone Chaumukha altar sculpture from India

11-13th century Rare antique sandstone Chaumukha altar sculpture from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

century Indian temple art, originating from India. Carved from solid sandstone, the sculpture stands 106

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India
Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India

Antique Marble Statue from Jain Temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

India 14th century Originating from a temple in Rajasthan Indra as a carrier of a flyfan. Is a

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India

Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

India 14th century Originating from a temple in Rajasthan Indra as a carrier of a flyfan. Is a

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India

Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India

Located in Austin, TX

Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India. Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Special Antique Marble Jain Figure from Indian Temple from India
Special Antique Marble Jain Figure from Indian Temple from India

Special Antique Marble Jain Figure from Indian Temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

temple in Rajasthan Originating from India 12th century.  

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

Gem Apophyllite Mineral From, India
Gem Apophyllite Mineral From, India

Gem Apophyllite Mineral From, India

Located in New York, NY

Gem Apophyllite from Pashan Hill Quarry, Poona District, Maharashtra, India. Lustrous

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India
11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India

11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 11th century, namely, a 11C Ambika Buff

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Giant Apophylite Crystal from India
Giant Apophylite Crystal from India

Giant Apophylite Crystal from India

Located in London, GB

Apophyllite crystals of this scale are rarely seen. This piece has been beautifully mounted onto a mirrored steel base making it the perfect statement for any interior. Since 1986 D...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Other

Scolecite Mineral with Stilbite From, India
Scolecite Mineral with Stilbite From, India

Scolecite Mineral with Stilbite From, India

Located in New York, NY

Scolecite on Stilbite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India. Large acicular spray of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

Natural Genuine Thomsonite Mineral from India
Natural Genuine Thomsonite Mineral from India

Natural Genuine Thomsonite Mineral from India

Located in New York, NY

From Soygaon, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India Large cluster of spherical balls of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Circa 800 AD -RARE Bronze Buddha/ Bodhisattva, Kashmir, India/Himalayas 10646
Circa 800 AD -RARE Bronze Buddha/ Bodhisattva, Kashmir, India/Himalayas 10646

Circa 800 AD -RARE Bronze Buddha/ Bodhisattva, Kashmir, India/Himalayas 10646

Located in Ukiah, CA

A rare and exquisite bronze figure of Buddha Avalokitesvara from the Karkota period of Kashmir, circa 800 AD. This finely cast sculpture depicts the bodhisattva crowned and bejeweled...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Calcite with Apophyllite from Jalgaon,  Maharashtra, India
Calcite with Apophyllite from Jalgaon,  Maharashtra, India

Calcite with Apophyllite from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

Located in New York, NY

From Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Large cabinet specimen of rich golden yellow calcite crystal

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

Powellite Mineral Crystal on Stilbite From India
Powellite Mineral Crystal on Stilbite From India

Powellite Mineral Crystal on Stilbite From India

Located in New York, NY

Powellite Crystal on Stilbite From Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India. Huge pyramidal crystal of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Rock Crystal

Green Apophyllite on Chalcedony from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Green Apophyllite on Chalcedony from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

Green Apophyllite on Chalcedony from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India

Located in New York, NY

From Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India Large specimen of lustrous green apophyllite crystals in

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

Gem Green Apophyllite with Stilbite from Maharashtra, India
Gem Green Apophyllite with Stilbite from Maharashtra, India

Gem Green Apophyllite with Stilbite from Maharashtra, India

Located in New York, NY

From Jalgaon, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India. Exceptional formation of vivid green

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

Cavansite on Quartz From Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India
Cavansite on Quartz From Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India

Cavansite on Quartz From Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India

Located in New York, NY

From Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India Vibrant royal blue cavansite crystals in spherical

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Quartz, Other

Genuine Natural Barite on Calcite Pseudomorph from, India
Genuine Natural Barite on Calcite Pseudomorph from, India

Genuine Natural Barite on Calcite Pseudomorph from, India

Located in New York, NY

From Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Large pale snow white pseudomorph crystal of gem

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Golden Calcite with Apophyllite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Golden Calcite with Apophyllite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India

Golden Calcite with Apophyllite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India

Located in New York, NY

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Large translucent double penetrating twinned crystals of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Quartz, Other

Large Carved Stone Sculpture, Agra Style, India, Circa 1500, 200 lbs
Large Carved Stone Sculpture, Agra Style, India, Circa 1500, 200 lbs

Large Carved Stone Sculpture, Agra Style, India, Circa 1500, 200 lbs

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/222 - Museal stone high relief Gandhara from India (actual Nord Pakistan): a very rare piece

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Gem Green Apophyllite Mineral with Stilbite from India (16 lbs.)
Gem Green Apophyllite Mineral with Stilbite from India (16 lbs.)

Gem Green Apophyllite Mineral with Stilbite from India (16 lbs.)

Located in New York, NY

From Jalgaon, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India. Exceptional formation of vivid green

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Other

Pink Heulandite with Stilbite on Chalcedony Matrix from Maharashtra, India
Pink Heulandite with Stilbite on Chalcedony Matrix from Maharashtra, India

Pink Heulandite with Stilbite on Chalcedony Matrix from Maharashtra, India

Located in New York, NY

Pune District, Maharashtra, India Large cabinet geode of bright pink heulandites in translucent

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

Fluorite on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Fluorite on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Fluorite on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India

Located in New York, NY

Fluorite (rare botryoidal form) on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India. Large

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Quartz, Other

Golden Calcite Mineral with Apophyllite Geode From Nasik District, India
Golden Calcite Mineral with Apophyllite Geode From Nasik District, India

Golden Calcite Mineral with Apophyllite Geode From Nasik District, India

Located in New York, NY

Cavansite on Stilbite with Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India. Lustrous spherical

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Quartz, Other

Natural Quartz Point on White Feldspar Crystal From Himalaya Mountains, India
Natural Quartz Point on White Feldspar Crystal From Himalaya Mountains, India

Natural Quartz Point on White Feldspar Crystal From Himalaya Mountains, India

Located in New York, NY

Huge, museum-quality, Himalayan quartz generator crystal, sitting on a large, white Feldspar crystal, both perfectly terminated with top luster. This piece is a magnificent combinati...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Quartz, Other

Ancient Indian Red Sandstone Carving Of An Apsaras
Ancient Indian Red Sandstone Carving Of An Apsaras

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

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Agra Antiquities

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Sandstone

6-8th century Old Important antique bronze Pyu Buddha statue from Nepal
6-8th century Old Important antique bronze Pyu Buddha statue from Nepal

6-8th century Old Important antique bronze Pyu Buddha statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

exquisite craftsmanship of the Pyu period in 6th to 8th century Burma (Myanmar). Characterized by its serene

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of a Man, ca. 5th Century
Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of a Man, ca. 5th Century

Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of a Man, ca. 5th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Simply a wonderful ancient miniature bust! Date: ca. 1st - 5th Century CE Overall Condition: It is in

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stucco

Ancient Asian Bronze Twin Handled Bowl or Pot
Ancient Asian Bronze Twin Handled Bowl or Pot

Ancient Asian Bronze Twin Handled Bowl or Pot

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Asia, possibly Gandharan or Bactrian. Simply a wonderful piece of ancient bronze! Date: 15th Century

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Antiquities

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Bronze

Antique 6th-7th Century Himalayan Gandharan Cast Bronze Buddha Sculpture
Antique 6th-7th Century Himalayan Gandharan Cast Bronze Buddha Sculpture

Antique 6th-7th Century Himalayan Gandharan Cast Bronze Buddha Sculpture

Located in Ukiah, CA

with Gandharan bronzes dated to the 6th–7th century, as documented in museum and auction catalogues

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of the Buddha, ca. 5th Century
Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of the Buddha, ca. 5th Century

Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of the Buddha, ca. 5th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the reverse. Simply a wonderful miniature bust! Date: ca. 1st to 5th Century CE Overall Condition

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta, Stucco

3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving
3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving

3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity namely, a 3rd Century Red Sandstone Elephant

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Ancient Indian Carved Stone Gandharan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 2nd Century A.D.
Ancient Indian Carved Stone Gandharan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 2nd Century A.D.

Ancient Indian Carved Stone Gandharan Shakyamuni Buddha Statue 2nd Century A.D.

Located in Portland, OR

, Kushan Period, 2nd/3rd century CE. The figure from Gandhara is deserving of direct comparison to an

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antiquities

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Schist

10th Century Red Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple
10th Century Red Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple

10th Century Red Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple

Located in Dallas, TX

Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple, India, Madyha Pradesh, 10th/11th Century”. “Deeply carved in relief

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antiquities

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Sandstone

2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman
2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman

2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman

Located in Dallas, TX

Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. From India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura. This piece has

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antiquities

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Sandstone

1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley
1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley

1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley

Located in Dallas, TX

from the First Century B.C to First Century A.D. These pieces has impeccable Provenance! They were

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Indian Carved Wood of  Shakti Goddess, Ca. 8th to 12th Century
Indian Carved Wood of  Shakti Goddess, Ca. 8th to 12th Century

Indian Carved Wood of Shakti Goddess, Ca. 8th to 12th Century

Located in New York, NY

Indian Medieval Carved Wood Sculpture of Shakti Goddess Ca. 8th to 12th Century

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Fine and Rare 18thC Bi-Metal Cast Hanuman with Provenance
Fine and Rare 18thC Bi-Metal Cast Hanuman with Provenance

Fine and Rare 18thC Bi-Metal Cast Hanuman with Provenance

Located in Ukiah, CA

This exceptional 18th century bronze figure of Hanuman represents the very highest level of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ancient Indian Pala Schist Relief of Vishnu
Ancient Indian Pala Schist Relief of Vishnu

Ancient Indian Pala Schist Relief of Vishnu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

independent element forming part of the architectural structure of a temple in eastern India. It would either

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Antiquities

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Schist

Ancient Indian Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity
Ancient Indian Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity

Ancient Indian Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, relates it with other works that come from the Madhya Pradesh region in India, possibly the famous complex

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

2nd–7thC Cast Silver Gandharan Stupa with Buddhas on Each Side. Authentic, Large
2nd–7thC Cast Silver Gandharan Stupa with Buddhas on Each Side. Authentic, Large

2nd–7thC Cast Silver Gandharan Stupa with Buddhas on Each Side. Authentic, Large

Located in Ukiah, CA

This is very large and remarkably rare Gandharan silver stupa, featuring Buddhas on all four sides and lions positioned at each corner. Far larger and more complex than the vast majo...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

Ancient Gandharan Carved Wood Bodhisattva
Ancient Gandharan Carved Wood Bodhisattva

Ancient Gandharan Carved Wood Bodhisattva

Located in Philadelphia, PA

carving! Date: ca. 1st - 5th Century CE Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.