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Indian Altar

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
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Antique 19th Century Indian Religious Items

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Wood

Indian 19th Century Low Altar Table with Underglaze Snake Skin Pattern
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique low altar console table from the 19th century, with underglaze snake skin pattern
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Antique 19th Century Indian Console Tables

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Wood

Vintage Indian Jharokha Figural Elephant Wall Hanging Shelf Prayer Altar Window
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive red lacquer Rajasthani Jharokha (India) wall shelf or altar window. Hand carved from
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian stone carving depicting Shiva, was likely once part of a large ancient altar idol
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Mid-20th Century Indian International Style Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
H 18.5 in W 9.9 in D 8.8 in
Indian Ceremonial Hindu Deity Hand-Painted on Canvas in Gilded Frame
Located in Yonkers, NY
A framed Indian ceremonial Hindu deity from the mid 20th century, hand-painted on canvas. Created
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Mid-20th Century Indian Paintings

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Glass, Canvas

Songs of Veda Suite, Six Aquatint Etchings by Arun Bose
By Arun Bose
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Arun Bose, Indian (1937 - 2007) Title: Songs of Veda Suite (Bird of Passage, Emerald Altar
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1980s Contemporary Animal Prints

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Aquatint, Etching

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda 180 Inches- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
stepped altar platform all mounted on a four legged base and hand-carved of a granite stone with good
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

17th Century Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Santo
Located in Forney, TX
(Spanish-Filipinos) hand carved hard wood religious altar figure presents splendidly, with scattered
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

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Gesso, Hardwood

Antique English Marquetry Kidney Shaped Occasionally Tables 19th Century
Located in London, GB
(rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon
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Antique 1880s Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Study of a Woman, Graphite Sketch, 20th Century British Artist, Signed
Located in London, GB
-Procter School (1920) which ran throughout most of the 1920s. Meantime he also designed an altar screen
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20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Antique Ormolu & Porcelain Mounted Table Top Credenza Cabinet 19th C
Located in London, GB
the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Silver Plated Bronze Four Face Buddha Brahma Hindu Sculpture 20th C
Located in London, GB
sprouting from the navel of Vishnu. The Thais call Brahma, Than Tao MahaProm or Phra Phrom. When Indian
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Vintage 1980s Busts

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Late Victorian Marquetry Corner Cabinet 19th C
Located in London, GB
, especially in marquetry. It comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head sculpture. U...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Vishnu Seated on Garuda Buff Sandstone Central India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 12th century, namely, a Vishnu Buff Sandstone Central India. From Central India. This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antiquities

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Sandstone

Antique Corner Cabinet, English, Wall Cupboard, Floor Standing, Georgian, c 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique corner cabinet. An English, mahogany and fruitwood wall cupboard, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Appealing Georgian corner cupboard with fine figuri...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Corner Cupboards

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Wood, Fruitwood

Collection of 19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Boxes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 19th Century Hand Painted Kashmiri Boxes A highly decorative collection of four hand painted 19th century Kashmiri boxes. Of various shapes, designs and sizes, in ove...
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Southeast Asian Stone Shakyamuni Buddha Head
Located in Chicago, IL
With closed eyes and a gentle expression, this large stone head depicts the Shakyamuni Buddha in calm meditation. Also known as Shaka, Gautama Buddha, or Prince Siddhartha, the histo...
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20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Phurba or Kila Wrathful Sacred Buddhist Sword
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Phurba ornate with semi precious stones, like turquoise and red stones incrusted in brass metal. The Phurba or Kila: the most potent of wrathful ritual implements in Vajrayana...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Rare Collection of Late 19th Century Clay Indian Figures
Located in London, GB
A rare collection of late 19th century clay Indian figures. This rare collection of hand crafted Indian clay figures date from the end of the 19th century. Each realistically model...
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Antique 1880s Indian Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Antique Japanese Bronze Vase with Landscape and Red Patina
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese bronze vase with landscape and red patina, Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze vase with wild grasses under a silver moon. Red undercolor is exposed throughout the vase ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Silver, Bronze

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave patterns and partitioned interior. This 19th-century Indian wooden document box is a ...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Temple Cash Box with Ornate Brass Accents from Kerala
Located in Yonkers, NY
A South Indian 19th century temple cash box from Kerala with ornate brass hardware and weathered appearance. Step into the rich history and intricate artistry of South India with thi...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th C Red Lacquered Chinese Chippendale Console Table with Three Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale style console table with three good size drawers. This elegant and lovely red lacquered con...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised concentric circle motifs, metal braces and partial opening top. Discover the charm of history with this exquisite 19t...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar console table. The altar table is crafted of cypress wood, a a type of wood with a warm tint and beautiful grain. Table top made in one piece...
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Antique Early 19th Century Qing Console Tables

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Cypress

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Altar Console Table
H 40.56 in W 83.47 in D 16.93 in
Brass Hindu Temple Oil Lamps Figures a Two Cows and Holly Man Standing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted cast brass sculpture of cows and a holy man on stand. Cows are considered holy in India. Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati used to sit on Nandi and travel all-over the world and ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Coffee Table with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Parsons coffee table by R&Y Augousti is classic and elegant staple piece for your home. The clean lines of the overall piece, inlaid in cream shagreen, are accentuated by the dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

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 temple in India. They have each been mou...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Painted Altar/Shrine
Located in New York, NY
Red Painted Altar/Shrine, traditionally used in Indian homes. Carved Detailings.
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Early 20th Century Indian Models and Miniatures

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Teak, Wood

Painted Altar/Shrine
Painted Altar/Shrine
H 47 in W 24 in D 24 in
Patinated Bronze & Pietra Dura Decorative Box, Italy circa 1880
Located in Pasadena, CA
parchinkari (Persian) in the Indian Subcontinent, is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Carved and Painted Indian Post Candle Holders
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A delightful pair of carved folk art Indian male figures on camels posts, with very detailed
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Candle Holders

Indian Miniature Mica Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Made with gouache paint and encased in a charming bamboo frame, is this miniature Indian mica
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings

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Bamboo, Paint

Indian Miniature Mica Painting
Indian Miniature Mica Painting
H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
20th Century Carved and Lacquered Wood Indian Divinity Sculpture, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
20th century Indian sculpture. Wooden object, finished for the center, depicting a representation
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Mid-20th Century Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Christian Carved Wooden Shrine with Silk, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
found in India. This shrine adopts a Christian altar shape evoking a church facade. The front is
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Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture

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Wood, Silk

Pair of Silver-Clad Wooden Candleholders
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of wooden altar-sized candle holders (or candlesticks) clad in silver in the Anglo-Indian
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Early 20th Century English Candle Holders

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda- best in class
Located in South Burlington, VT
ethereal space; five sets of hexagonal shaped roofs, and a stepped altar platform all mounted on a four
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

White and Pink Vintage Marble Pedestal
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian pedestal from the mid-20th century, with variegated white, pink and brown marble
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Mid-20th Century Indian Pedestals

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Marble

Japanese Inspiring Antique "Five Elements" Stone Pagoda- hand carved 10 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
ethereal space; three sets of hexagonal shaped roofs, and a stepped altar platform all mounted on a four
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Antique Ormolu & Porcelain Mounted Table Top Credenza Cabinet 19th C
Located in London, GB
Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of
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Antique 1870s French Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Marquetry & Shell Inlaid Satinwood Oval Occasional Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the
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Antique 1880s English Side Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Console Tables 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
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Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Console Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Console Tables 19th Century
Antique Console Tables 19th Century
H 28.94 in W 24.02 in D 13.98 in
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Console Table
Located in London, GB
marquetry. It comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon
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Antique 1780s Dutch Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Boxwood, Satinwood

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Console Table
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Console Table
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon swietenia
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
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Early 20th Century English Cabinets

19th Century Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Cabinets

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Rosewood, Satinwood

19th Century Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet
19th Century Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Cabinet
H 85.04 in W 53.55 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Satinwood Demilune Cabinets Commodes, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
(rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon
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Vintage 1910s English Cabinets

19th Century Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet
Located in London, GB
, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones" used
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Antique 1860s French Corner Cupboards

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Oval Satinwood Marquetry Tray
Located in London, GB
). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon swietenia
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Centre Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
, especially in marquetry. It comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of Chloroxylon swietenia
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Antique Early 1800s Dutch Secretaires

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Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Victorian Satinwood and Marquetry Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown heartwood of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Walnut, Satinwood, Velvet

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pier Cabinet
H 50.01 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Revolving Bookcase, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
comes from two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Indian Candleholders
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Vintage Indian Candle Holders in a Spiral Altar Design.
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20th Century Indian Candlesticks

Pair of Vintage Indian Candleholders
Pair of Vintage Indian Candleholders
H 20 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
16th Century Indian Devi 'Durga' Bronze Mask
Located in Kensington, MD
Uttaranchal, India where they are venerated in both temples and household altars. They are also used in
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Antique 16th Century Indian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Indian Vintage Silverplate Brass Covered Candle Holder with Open Fretwork
Located in Yonkers, NY
commode to an altar table, this Indian candle holder used for incense will bring an undeniable sense of
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Mid-20th Century Indian Candlesticks

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Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Indian Wooden Trunk with Brass Braces and Partitioned Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian wooden rectangular shaped trunk from the mid 20th century, with brass accents
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Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Custom “Sanso” Table and Set of Ten “Conoid” Lounge Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Houston, TX
1987 Table: Single-board claro walnut, American black walnut, seven East Indian rosewood butterfly
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

"Retablo Exvotos (Peasant Released from Jail by Cow), " Oil on Tin signed
By Macario Alfaro
Located in Milwaukee, WI
tin, zinc, wood or copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of
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1930s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Metal

Mid Century New Mexico Santo(s) Figurative Santos "Little Saints" "San Ramon"
Located in Soquel, CA
categories of religious art, including two-dimensional works like panel paintings (retablos) and altar
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1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Satinwood Marquetry Console Chest, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or
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Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Regency Revival Marquetry Console Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
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Antique Early 1900s English Regency Revival Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Library Bookcase / Display Cabinet, 1900s
Located in London, GB
di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Zebra Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Sheraton Revival Marquetry Statuary Pedestals
Located in London, GB
two tropical trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the
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Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lady's Cylinder Bureau, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
trees of the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark
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Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
the family Rutaceae (rue family). East Indian or Ceylon satinwood is the yellowish or dark-brown
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Japanese Tall Antique Five Elements Stone Pagoda, 10 feet
Located in South Burlington, VT
earth, wind, fire, water, and ethereal space; five sets of hexagonal shaped roofs, and a stepped altar
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

Indian Bronze Vishnu 8.5" tall
Located in San Francisco, CA
altar, mounted on an old custom stand. I like the humanity of Indian art and particularly appreciate
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Indian Bronze  Vishnu 8.5" tall
Indian Bronze  Vishnu 8.5" tall
H 10 in W 6.25 in D 3.75 in
Gilt Bronze & Pietra Dura Jewlery Box, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Pasadena, CA
______________________________________ Pietra Dura, called parchin kari or parchinkari (Persian: ????? ????) in the Indian Subcontinent, is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

Bearded Fort Ross Trapper
By Henry Raschen
Located in Graton, CA
Born in Ogdenburg, Germany, Henry Raschen became one of America's leading painters of Indian
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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Indian Altar For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Indian altar you’re looking for. Each Indian altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without an Indian altar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An Indian altar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Indian altar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arun Bose produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Indian Altar?

The average selling price for an Indian altar at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $472 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.