Indian Sculptures and Carvings

A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The plain ball grip ...

Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th or early 20th century as is evidenced by its natural patina and clear evidence of age. It depicts an Indian Warrior with a sword in his right hand mounted on his horse/steed. The warrior is in classical and ancient Southeast Asian Indian attire and he holds the horse’s reins in his left hand. The body of the horse is a series of lines (in the Classic Dhokra Style) and it has a tribal headdress...

Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine from North India depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th century or later, the palm-sized icon reveals its a...

A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and...

Vintage India Chowkidar wooden statues, hand carved and gilt. Night watchmen / guards holding on old rifle and staff. The guards are wearing beautifully...

A finely hand-carved Buddha sculpture crafted from natural lapis lazuli. Buddha is seated in a dhyana asana upon a stylized lotus base, one hand raised in a gesture of reassurance. T...

An antique Indian polychrome and hand carved wooden sculpture from the early 20th century, depicting a celestial musician playing an instrument. This captivating wooden sculpture bea...

A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860 Hand carved with a cusped cartouche containing lines of dense thuluth calligraphy. Sitting on a custom made stand...

This antique Indian wooden temple fragment features a finely carved apsara/yakshi figure and is an exquisite example of 18th-century Indian temple art, originating from India. Hand-c...

A remarkable 5 lb solid rock crystal quartz sculpture of Ganesha. Seated on a lotus throne and backed by a radiate mandorla, Ganesh holds a bowl of sweets in his front left hand, sym...

A large & important pair of rare antique 19th century Indian Polychromed & hand carved stone Dvarpala (temple door guard) statues, circa 1850. Each statue is hand carved as a male Hindu four armed temple guard, the guards holding a mace (Gada) and one hand on a dagger (Katar), another hand holding a lotus flower to represent spiritual enlightenment. Each guard stands crossed legged on a plinth decorated with an elephant, both statues retaining old and yet brightly colored polychromed decoration, the statues are approximately 3/4 lifesize. They are a true pair facing each other and would have flanked either side of the temple door entrance, they are large and very heavy, each figure weighs about 300lbs. A rare & important pair of carved 19th century stone temple guards...

Wonderful brass statue of Krishna with Nandi. Brass Krishna with Nandi Statue vintage handmade using lost wax technique for casting. Krishna's mount is N...

This antique sandstone shrine from India is a finely carved devotional piece from the 19th century, reflecting the enduring spiritual artistry of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Ma...

Three 19th Century Indian Antique Cups from Nagaland with back handle and rustic character, sold each. Immerse yourself in the beguiling charm of rustic...

A lifesize terracotta head in Gandhara style. Based on the style, it is likely from Kushan period Northern India, circa 4th-6th century. The expres...

Large decorative Indian Hindu woodcarving depicting a horse with an attendant (possibly shiva), used for processions. Indian Temple Horse. Polychrome woodcarving. In fair condition,...

A wonderful sandstone carving from India, twentieth century or earlier. This beautiful carving is reminiscent of Indian Jali screens and features some hallmark motifs of Indian deco...

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 trav...

M/222 - Museal stone high relief Gandhara from India (actual Nord Pakistan): a very rare piece , mounted on a robust iron base. Ask Your architect where ...

An antique Indian carved wooden Mughal horse from the 20th century, with weathered patina. Carved in India during the 20th century, this antique w...

A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth. In the form of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. Mounted on a black wooden plinth. Retaining an old Stair Galleries auction label and collect...

Antique South Indian Chola-Style Bronze Goddess Sculpture on Lotus Base Exquisite bronze sculpture depicting a South Indian goddess in the elegant C...

A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth. In the form of the mustachioed man with a (partial) laurel on his head. Mounted on a brown wooden plinth. Retaining an old Stair Galleries ...

Nandi Cow In Carved And Lacquered Wood ancient, hand-carved oriental sculpture from India. This figure of a bull, Hindu guardian deity in wood has a wonderful patina due to age and ...

This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to in...

Vintage patinated Hindu bronze Shiva "Lord of the Dance" sculpture, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 10"W x 3"D x 11.5"H. It is a...

A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...

This exquisite antique wooden temple fragment, depicting a horse's head, hails from India and dates back to the 18th century. Measuring 46.5 cm in height, 12.8 cm in width, and 25.5 ...

Pair of cast and patinated bronze figures of Parvati & Shiva, shown in dancing poses on shallow lotus plinths. Tamil Nadu, Southern India, 19th century. Dimensions: 7" W x 5-1/2...

Perhaps made in India. A long plaque carved in low relief in a primitive style featuring figures in landscapes with various animals. The borders have leaf motifs framing three arched...

Antique brass baby rattle whistle bell dangles, India. Handcrafted baby rattle in openwork designs with whistle handle and three decorative bell dangles. ...

Hand-carved wood and gilded gold paint horse bookends are not only functional but also works of art that can add a touch of sophistication and equestrian charm to any bookshelf or di...

Vintage heavy Indian patinated copper bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja. An Indian metal alloy copper model of Shiva Nataraja. "The Hindu God Shiva performs his dance of Bliss" In the ...

Material: marble 105 cm high 64 cm wide and 29 cm deep Originating from India Hand carved from a single block of white marble A beautiful piece ! Can be shipped worldwide Est...

Intricately crafted by a master carver. Heavy and ornate. These two would liven any setting. Quite unique and eye-catching. Dimension: 12" high, 14" wide, 7" deep.

Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture An exceptional example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, this hand-carved and hand-painted solid teak wood el...

In India, the art of Pietra Dura is known as Parchin Kari and is most famously associated with the Taj Mahal in Agra. This intricate technique was introduced to India by the Mughals ...

Material: Papier mâché Material: wood 54,5 cm high 22 cm wide and 56,2 deep Weight: 6.792 kgs Originating from India 19th Century.

This antique wooden temple fragment depicting a horse head originates from India and dates back to the 19th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece exemplifie...

This antique sandstone Jain fragment, originating from India, dates back to the 10th-12th century and stands at a height of 70 cm. Crafted from sandstone, this striking piece features a depiction of a sitting tīrthaṅkara within a miniature shrine, flanked by two standing naked yakṣas. These elements indicate its association with the Digambara sect, one of the major schools of Jainism, which emphasizes renunciation and asceticism. The detailed sculptural style reflects the artistry and devotion characteristic of Jain art...

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 11th century, namely, a 11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India carving. From Western India. ...

An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Created to adorn the exterior of an Indian temple, this Co...

Material: Sandstone Material: wood 23 cm high 20,6 cm wide and 12 cm deep Weight: 7.984 kgs Originating from India 19th century

Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India. Large Antique Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses. Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse. the body with allover polychrome, saddle and reins carved in high relief, the tail lacquered. 19th century hand carved oversized wooden Indian temple horse...

This antique bronze Nepali Buddha statue is an outstanding example of 19th-century Himalayan Buddhist art, originating from Nepal. Expertly cast in solid bronze and fire gilded with ...

Antique architectural carved wood temple fragment from Rajasthan, India. 19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elements o...

An antique Indian hand-carved multicolor wooden Mogul horse from the 20th century, with unusual color patina. Carved in India during the 20th century, this Mogul wooden horse charms ...

A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India. Shiva is portrayed here in his form as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, bringing together all his aspects into one sublime form. Shiva dances ecstatically, facing the viewer with his body twisted, his long locks of hair streaming out around him, his four arms in action, with one leg raised, the other stomping on the dwarf demon Apasmara, who represents spiritual ignorance. In one hand he holds a damaru, or ritual drum...

19th Century monumental carved wooden elephant. Intricately carved (down to the hairs on his legs) out of one enormous piece of wood. This elephant is a rare and one-of-a-kind find....

Crafted from the finest grade natural rose quartz sourced from Madagascar, this fine 5.15-lb statue of Ganesh is meticulously hand carved by an Indian artisan, with every detail exud...

This Antique Indian wooden temple fragment holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 43.3 cm wi...

This special antique wooden Indian temple is a distinguished piece of 18th-century craftsmanship, traditionally used in Hindu ceremonies for housing sacred statues. Made from solid w...

A 19th century Indian sphinx hand-carved stone sculpture, probably intended to adorn and protect a temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a...

An antique Indian temple multicolor carving from the 19th century depicting Ganesha with consort Riddhi or Siddhi on his knee. Created in India d...

Antique Ganesha Statue Hindu Elephant God War Religious This antique statue of Ganesha, the Hindu god of war and religion, is a beautiful addition to any collection. Crafted with in...

This antique Indian wooden temple fragment is an exquisite 18th-century artifact showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of historic Indian temple art. Crafted from solid wood and measu...

A finely carved marble statue of Ganesh circa 19th century from India. The semi-elephant semi-human Hindu deity is also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka. In the Hinduism, Ganesh has th...

An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...

This antique wooden Indian temple doors set is a stunning example of 19th-century Indian craftsmanship, originating from India. This beautiful pair of doors is expertly carved from s...

Antique Indian Gilt Bronze Shiva Nataraja - The Lord of Dance Statue An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, ...