Antique Hindu

in the form of a man

A fine example of a lidded lacquered wood box from the Hindu Kush area of Northern India. The

A fine example of a lidded lacquered box from the Hindu Kush area of Northern India. The straight

Probably a statue of Pahlavi, the consort of Shiva and mother of Ganesh. She stands on a lotus base, her left hip out, he arms out and holding ceremonial items in each hand. Her brea...

Rajasthani Hindu Picchavai (Painted Temple Festival Wall Hanging) rendered in opaque watercolors

19th century, Hindu/Persian dagger, made from steel and bronze.

Narasimha , a wrathful incarnation of Vishnu, 11th century Central India, sandstone.

Early 19th century large wooden Hindu festival icon of Indra, mounted on a seated elephant. The

Body and head richly adorned with precious jewelry and garments, the head framed by a circular nimbus. Meditative facial expression with an indicated smile and elongated earlobes. Ve...

South Indian carved wood sculpture depicting the Hindu deity of Nandi, a recumbent black bull

most important gods in the Hindu pantheon and, along with Brahma and Shiva, is considered a member of

An unique solid teak wood decorative panel from a Hindu temple in western India. As per the design

tastefully carved in ethnic motif. It housed a Hindu deity. The thick iron plates at the bottom were recently

, Thailand-Cambodia Region, this Hindu magical stone was used as a fertility and well-being object giving

and rituals, often depicting characters from Hindu epics, such as the Ramayana. Similarly, Tharu

. This was a temple offering, of a type known as “temple toys,” left by the devout at Hindu temples. H

Hindu temples. Thick metal axels and wheels. This horse is heavy and the sculptural details are full of

“temple toys,” left by the devout at Hindu temples. This horse is heavy and the sculptural details are

. __________________________________________________ Makara is a legendary sea-creature in Hindu mythology. In Hindu astrology, Makara is equivalent to the

considerable power. Khmer sculptures are from the Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire or Angkorian Empire, which

mythical half man half bird is seen in Hindu and Buddhist iconography. Garuda is the vehicle of the Hindu

Kashi, the spiritual city of Benares is located in Uttar Pradesh north India on the sacred Hindu River

originally the Hindu goddess of water, however in Japanese representation she is the goddess of arts and

A very high quality sandstone sculpture of the dancing Ganesha from Uttar Pradesh India. The Hindu

A large, authentic painted sandstone fragment from a Hindu temple in south India. More recently re

panel depicting Lakshmi the Hindu goddess. The outer border deeply carved with scrolled foliage and

Hindu deity Shiva is worshipped. Pre 15th century, Narmada river, India.

worn by both Muslims and Hindus. It is decorated with various gems among a tree-of-life pattern. The

depicts an important scene from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Size: Width 72", height 48.5", depth 3.5".

These musicians are supposed to entertain a Hindu deity of Jain faith. These figures were used more

Century. Makara (Sanskrit: ???) is a sea-creature in Hindu culture. It is generally depicted as half

gained dominance in the region, and the distinctive Pala style of sculpture was applied to Hindu subjects

-like mythological bird important to Hindu cultures). Decorative and with great presence, it is

the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Galle District, circa 1825-1835.   

Eastern Buddhist Svastika symbol. Ancient Hindu and Buddhist rites would use this symbol as a graphical

A terra cotta bust, distinctively Nepalese and possibly of the Hindu deity Krishna. Centuries of

manifestation of Shiva, supreme deity in the Hindu tradition. Bhairava worship is particularly important to the

, a very auspicious number for Hindus. Hindu cosmology conceives of the universe as containing seven

, who originated from the Hindu goddess Saraswati.Japan Edo Period (1603-1868) Benzaiten is the

Table lamp in the shape of a lotus bud or a stupa, inspired by Hindu- or Boeddhist Javanese

depicting Hindu art and worship. The jewelries in the mask are so well done looks real. This is a

, Hindu God of Flight. Center piece is separate from shrine, and can be replaced. Call for more

shakti (power and energy) of Vishnu. In Hindu mythologies, she was born from the churning of the

an ancient Indian instrument, Rudra is a name for the Hindu god Shiva, rudra veena literally means

composition in a classic Nepalese style combining Hindu and Buddhist modalities. A mantra is carved into the

style and depicts birds, vines etc. from Hindu folklore. A unique exceptional decorative addition to a

This conch shell is carved with various incarnations of the Hindu deity Vishnu including Narasimha

. This period came to define what is known as Hindu culture, and was immensely influential as a base for

earrings. Dark patina, Maharashtra, 18th century. In Hindu iconography, Mukhalinga (literally "linga

Pagoda dedicated to the Hindu God Surya; carved from black granite stone, the temple is a major

from the beloved Hindu story including the nandi or sacred cow both beneath the holy one and also in

Rare and lovely bronze sculpture depicting the Hindu beauty Goddess Kali. Exquisitely detailed on

of the Hindu deities which were always accompanied by a vehicle (animal companion). This figure is

Stele in serpentine stone representing Shiva Hindu god, member of the Trimurti, with Brahma and

Krishna is a Hindu deity often depicted as a young man playing the flute. In some Hindu traditions

spirits. Hindu clans in the Caucus mountians were the first to use the symbol,and it is believed to

Hindu rulers, if they paid fealty to the Sultans were welcome at royal activities. By 16th century