Antique Hindu

This scene captures a vital cultural institution: the guru-disciple relationship, central to many Hindu and Jain traditions. It also hints at early European interpretations of Indian...

This 14k gold Edwardian pencil case is a rare piece that depicts the four vices of the Hindu concept of Kali Yuga or “The Age of Vice.”

Gauri, also known as Parcati, is the Hindu goddess of power, energy, nourishment, harmony, love, beauty, devotion, and motherhood.

Collecting pieces across all religions and areas of the world, from a Catholic altar, church architectural salvage, temple guardian sculpture, Buddha statue, Hindu scroll text, monas...

Uma, the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, also known as Parvati, is the consort of Shiva.

They harken back to the Hindu creation myth of churning the sea of milk by the gods and demons, emblematic of the endless struggle of good and evil.

The Roman natural historian Pliny attributed magical powers to Moonstone, believing it was born from solidified rays of the moon. Ancient Hindus associated Moonstone with the moon go...

Its versatility extends to serving as a small nut cracker or paperweight, making it a splendid addition to collections of handcrafted Hindu figurines. this piece exudes an age patina...

Subject matter included Hindu gods and goddesses, religious events, trades-people, and flora and fauna of the sub-continent.

A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two attendants, Central India, 10th-11th century.

The Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology. He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and...

The surface is finely hand-engraved with celestial maps, graduated measurement scales, geometric ornament, and bilingual inscriptions: one side bearing Hindu script and decorative mo...

This bronze sculpture, measuring 11 inches in height and 4 inches in diameter, depicts a finely crafted figure that appears to represent a Hindu goddess or celestial dancer (apsara),...

Subject matter included Hindu gods and goddesses, religious events, trades-people, and flora and fauna of the sub-continent.

Title: Birth and Naming Rituals of the Banians – Antique 1734 Engraving of Indian Customs Description: This rare and evocative copperplate engraving, published in 1734 as part of 'T...

This engraving provides an extraordinary look at Hindu religious devotion as imagined by Enlightenment-era European observers.

They reflect the intense religious discipline, personal sacrifice, and devotion practiced in different branches of Hindu spirituality, as seen through the Enlightenment-era European ...

The chofa is said to be a representation of a garuda – a Hindu mythical bird that is the ‘vehicle’ of the God Vishnuthe.

The utensil harkens back to the Hindu creation myth of churning the sea of milk by the gods and demons, emblematic of the endless struggle of good and evil.

A nude figure sculpture of Parvati, the Hindu goddess of love. Artist: Allan Clark (after), American (1896 - 1950) Title: Parvati Medium: Gilded Bronze Sculpture, Signature and...

Scene in the Campagna, also known as Woman at a Tank and Hindu Ablutions. (after the drawing by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 1775-1851.) 1886.

The Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology. He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and...

The Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology. He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and...

From all religions, periods and cultures, from a Spanish Colonial altar table, Italian tabernacle, Gothic reliquary, relic monstrance, liturgical objects, ecclesiastical icons, white...

The name is thought to derive originally from the Sanskrit word 'kundika' meaning a water vessel, and was an attribute of Hindu and Buddhist deities. Made in China as early as the Yu...

The Garuda is a legendary bird or bird-like creature in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology. He is variously the vehicle mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu, a dharma-protector and...

Swami means deity in the local Tamil language and in fact this style, typical of the city of Madras and Southern India, is characterised by the use of decorative figures of Hindu god...

Shiva is one of the most important Gods of the Hindu religion. The figure of Shiva detachable, some small restoration to the tip of the horn and ear not visible.

H x 9.5 in W x 7.5 in D. Antique hindu bronze Temple camel statue toy on wheels. Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-mid 19th Century ...

Brass water pot with fluted design in the centre narrow neck with flat rim. In India Hindu tradition, it is called "Lota". After the worship, water Is sprinkled on the place of wors...

This is a delightful antique celebration pot, steeped in Hindu tradition with the deities of Diwali - Ganesha and Lakshmi.

Each leave was inscribed on both sides with illustrations of deity figures from Hindu-Buddhist mythology on some leaves. There are small holes on every leaf to put a string to bind t...

Because of its exalted status at Hindu weddings, ghee is expensive and in high demand.

He and his kin are mortal enemies of the Nagas, the snake like beings prevalent in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. With Christie's New York inventory tags.

They were influenced by the representations on printed textiles that were imported from India: Hindu symbols, flowers, animals and birds. In the second half of the 17th century, the...

The Tengger highlands, known for their cooler climate and unique Hindu-Buddhist culture, were relatively isolated in the colonial period, and Salm’s images of this region remain amon...

This statue portrays a distinguished figure, possibly a Hindu god, wearing traditional attire, including a wrap skirt and pants.

In Bali, masks (topeng or tapel) have been used for centuries in the performance of sacred theatre and dance, to tell epic Hindu tales of the battle between good and evil.

They were influenced by the representations on printed textiles that were imported from India: Hindu symbols, flowers, animals and birds. In the second half of the 17th century, the...

They were influenced by the representations on printed textiles that were imported from India: Hindu symbols, flowers, animals and birds. In the second half of the 17th century, the...

They were influenced by the representations on printed textiles that were imported from India: Hindu symbols, flowers, animals and birds. In the second half of the 17th century, the...

Other series followed ( Harvest Time; Baie des Anges; Official Receptions; Baccarat Tables; Salle de l'Opéra), followed by Reclining Nudes, Hindus, and a plethora of views of the Mid...

Each panel has a little Hindu figure (Krishna in the middle). Box has 4079 stamped on side and measures 5 1/4 inches X 3 1/4 inches X 1 1/14 inches.

His extensive research focuses on Hindu-Buddhist archaeology, iconography, and the ancient history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Made of Cotton and hand stitched or embroidered with various native Indian images of cattle, tigers, elephants, birds. Also features Hindu Deities of Ganesh, Shiva, Vishnu, etc. Indi...

Eight Star Pointed, also known as octogram, is the Symbols of Hope; eight pointed stars are ancient symbols that were used by many cultures for various purposes throughout history......

His extensive research focuses on Hindu-Buddhist archaeology, iconography, and the ancient history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements of a section of hand carved wood fri...

A stunning ceremonial Hindu marriage ornament, also called ‘thali’ or ‘kazhutthuru’ from Tamil Nadu, mid 19th Century.

This statue appears to be a stone sculpture of an apsara, a celestial nymph from Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Despite its fragmentary state, the sculpture conveys grace and movement.

The conch (shankha) and discus (chakra), are both sacred symbols of the Hindu deity Vishnu. For related examples, please see the ones in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum o...

Located on the coast by the Bay of Bengal near Puri in Odisha India, Konark is home to the historic 13th century Sun Temple / The Black Pagoda dedicated to the Hindu God Surya; carve...

(Ngaben or cremation ceremony, is the Hindu funeral ritual of Bali, Indonesia. A Ngaben is performed to release the soul of a dead person so that it can enter the upper realm where i...

At the beginning of this period, the Buddhism image is highly influenced by the Hindu iconography from India; later on the image took on a local characteristic by displaying a more t...

Traces of an incised mustache and beard are present, which associates this figure with the Hindu god Shiva. However, without the third eye present, it is not possible to identify thi...

Originating from Rajasthan circa 1760, this exquisite artwork captures a serene palace scene featuring the Hindu deity Krishna with Radha and accompanying Gopis in a lush, architectu...

The first model of this sculpture was called ‘Shakuntala’ (after the heroine of a love story in the Mahabharata, a Hindu epic), and was very well received at the Berlin Academy, when...

This is an original antique print of Brahma (Bruma, Brama), by Picart. Brahma is the Hindu creator god. He is also known as the Grandfather and as a later equivalent of Prajapati, th...

Our interpretation of the scenes is that they represent Indian culture – we believe one of the front panels is painted with the Hindu goddess Kali. A picture of the top panel depicts...

The bottom section showcases a Hindu goddess, perhaps Shiva (third eye on its forehead, four arms).