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Place of Origin: Indian
Ancient Indian solid brass sculpture - God Shiva dancing in the circle of fire
Located in Cesena, FC
Ancient Indian solid brass sculpture - God Shiva dancing in the circle of fire, from the 1800s.
Dancing Shiva in the Circle of Fire
Brass statue of Shiva in the circle of fire
Ancient Indian brass...
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1890s Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
A collection of 6 Stone Lingam Objects
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Set of 6 Stone Shiva Lingams from India,
these multicolored and polished stones are found in the Narmada River
and have there glance due to the water power,
The Shiva Li...
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1920s Vintage Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
A Rare Drawing / Watercolour of Maharao Ram Singh of Kota and His Sons
Located in London, GB
A Rare Drawing / Watercolour of Maharao Ram Singh of Kota and His Sons Hunting with numerous Rajasthani inscriptions
Paper, Watercolour, Pencil
India
Late 18th Century - Early 19th...
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Early 19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Throw Decorative Turquoise Moorish Pillow Embellished with Sequins and Beads
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Throw decorative accent turquoise Moorish pillow embroidered and embellished with sequins with Moorish metallic threads, gold beads embroidery on turquoise.
Heavily embellished borde...
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20th Century Moorish Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
An Indian part-gilt silver-clad ceremonial sceptre or mace with a tiger’s head
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Northern India or Deccan, late 19th century
L. approx. 82 cm (excl. stand)
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
This remarkable gilt-silver soonta (ceremonial sceptre) also known as choba (ceremonial mace) with a tiger's head stands out as an unparalleled example. It has a wooden base, clad with thick sheet part-gilt silver and has fine details such as teeth and a curling tongue. Especially with the inlaid glass eyes, in combination with the grand sculptural design, it would have been integral to an Indian maharaja’s attire, known as lawajama in North India and biruthus in South India, as referenced by Jackson & Jaffer. They would symbolise authority, power, and sometimes an attribute of various deities, particularly those associated with strength or combat. For instance, the Hindu god Hanuman, known for his immense strength, is often depicted holding a mace (*chob* or gada in Sanskrit). Similarly, the god Vishnu and his avatar Krishna are also frequently depicted with a mace among their other attributes.
Courtiers would raise these sceptres wrapped in rich brocades, with the head visible, during processions, signalling their association with the monarch. Alongside fly-whisks and standards, they were indispensable in ceremonial parades, underscoring the ruler's prestige. Terlinden notes that a soonta berdar was tasked with carrying the sceptre. These individuals, proficient in courtly manners, played key roles during audiences, from managing entrances to introducing guests. Their esteemed position often earned them generous rewards, including land grants. See for a depiction of sceptres in use the top right of a painting in the collection of the V&A, titled Processional scene with Amar Singh, ruler of Thanjavur (Tanjore), and Sarabhoji, from circa 1797.
For a very comparable piece, but with an elephant’s head, see the collection of the Indian Museum, Kolkata. For other less similar examples, see the V&A Museum London.
Sources:
A. Jackson & A. Jaffer, Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, London, V&A Publishing, 1999
Christiane Terlinden Serra, Mughal Silver...
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Late 19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Folding Teak Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amsterdam-based design duo Xander Vervoort and Leon van Boxtel designed this folding screen using remnant pieces of teak leftover from the creation of other designs. Handcrafted by t...
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Early 2000s Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of a Prized Horse, Circa 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A painting of a caparisoned horse in mineral pigments (gouache) saddled and in rein painted with gold highlights circa early 19th century from Rajast...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Metamorphic Indian Wooden Step Ladder Folding Side Chair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metamorphic wooden ladder chair from the mid-20th century. Created in India during the midcentury period, this convenient chair features a slanted slatted back flowi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Indian 19th Century Black Box with Iron Nailheads, Braces and Rustic Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique black box from the 19th century with iron nailheads and braces, carved wooden base and rustic patina. Created in India during the 19th century, this box features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a black patina accented with iron nailheads. The lid opens fully to reveal a reddish brown lacquered interior with nicely weathered appearance. Raised on a carved wooden base with iron details, this antique Indian box...
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19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Indian Asian Lacquered Bronze Dancing Hindu Shiva Nataraja
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and unusual vintage Asian Indian red lacquered bronze statue of Shiva Nataraja dating from the 20th century. The figure represents the Hindu God Shiva performing a dance. The ...
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20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Rose Quartz Buddha Head 4.4 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
100% natural finest AAA grade rose quartz. Statue is hand carved of a young Shakyamuni with downcast eyes above pursed lips, flanked by long earlobes, al...
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20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rose Quartz
Indian Asian Antique Brass Alms Dish with Hamsa Bird Design
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Asian Indian brass alms dish molded with a hamsa bird design and dating from the 19th century.
The hamsa is believed to be based on ...
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th century antique wooden Indian window frame - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Indian window frame holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 78 cm with dim...
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19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Indian Mughal Style Gem-Set Gilt Brass Snuff Box in Elephant Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage gilt brass lidded trinket snuff box with red and turquoise stone inlaid in the form of an elephant with trump up.
Vintage Indian Mughal style metal brass and set with dozens...
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Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch.
The metal is delicately and int...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Tin, Copper, Brass
19th century antique wooden Nandi Bull - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The antique wooden Nandi Bull is a captivating artifact that originates from India. Crafted from wood, this sculpture depicts the sacred Nandi Bull, the devoted vehicle of Lord Shiva...
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19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Silver Deer Box from India
Located in Marseille, FR
Late 19th century silver deer box from India.
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Indian Antique Large Ceremonial Hand Crafted Copper Yoni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique Indian copper Yoni Shiva Lingam Ceremonial water Vessel dating from the 19th century. The Yoni represents the Hindu godd...
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19th Century Other Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Large Antique Indian silver Amulet necklace
silver Amulet necklace worn by devotes of Shiva
Culture/Period: Indian Shaivite 19th early 20th century
Pendant size 9 x 7 cm weight ...
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Early 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century Indian Wooden Box with Brass Details and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden box from the 19th century, with brass details and weathered appearance. Topped with a rectangular lid fitted with a c-scroll handle and half opening to revea...
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19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large vintage Shiva lingam stone Indian Asian Art Sculpture Interior Décor
Located in London, GB
A multi-coloured stone Shiva Lingam, a elongated egg shaped stone used for Shaivite worship in Hindu rituals These heavy stones are sacred and come from the Narmada River in In...
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1880s Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Nice Framed Pair Vintage Indo Persian Mughal style paintings Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Indo Persian Mughal style Gouache Paintings of hunting scenes
A Pair of Persian miniature style paintings featuring hunting scenes Finely painted in Gouache a using beautifu...
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Early 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box
This Fine example shows a vast amount of patinated brass ornamentation decoration . internally there is one sub division. The m...
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1880s Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Superb Rare large Octagonal Domed Indian Mughal Silver Box Antiques Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Superb large Indian mughal style repoussé and pierced silver box.
A beautiful Octagonal silver box with domed top with pierced floral design and fine geometric repousse embossed an...
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Early 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
16th Century Lost Wax Cast Bronze Venugopala Form of Krishna, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
16th century lost wax cast bronze Venugopala form of Krishna, India
The Venugopala form of Krishna playing the flute is to Vaishnavite iconography what Nataraja is to the Shaivites:...
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16th Century Other Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Coil Mother of Pearl Inlay Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with our handcrafted Mother of Pearl Nesting Table in black. The stunning Mother of Pearl inlay is paired with sleek metal legs, creatin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Jharokha Green Bone Inlay End Table
Located in New York, NY
Step into the majestic world of ancient Indian palaces with our exquisite Jharokha Green Bone Inlay End Table. Inspired by the intricate and ornate jharokhas, or balcony windows, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
Taj Inspired Handmade End Table Black
Located in New York, NY
The Taj Bone Inlay End Table is a stunning piece of handmade furniture that brings a touch of elegance and cultural charm to any room. Each piece of bone is intricately placed to for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
19th Century Indian sofa
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Indian sofa
19th Century Indian sofa, richly hand-carved. The coconut wooden sofa have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral decor. On top of the chairs...
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Late 19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coconut
19th Century Indian armchairs
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Indian armchairs
19th Century Indian set of two armchairs, richly hand-carved. The coconut wooden chairs have beautiful scenes of Buddhist Gods, animals and floral deco...
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Late 19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Coconut
19th Century Indo-Persian Silver Inlaid and Parcel Gilt Steel and Brass Dish
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) Indo-Persian steel dish or salver in the form of overlapping grape leaves with damascene and koftgari silver inlay and gilded designs and brass overlay re...
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Late 19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel
Carved wood, painted and decorated HOLY COW and trinket box - India, circa 1910
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A colourful carved wood, painted and decorated Holy cow and trinket box - India, circa 1910.
Naively carved and painted with a sliding wooden lid to the box. Some shrinkage cracks a...
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20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ancient Indus Valley cup bearer Fertility figurine C (2800-2600 BC).
Located in London, GB
Ancient Indus Valley cup bearer Fertility figurine Circa (2800-2600 BC).
A rare female pottery cup bearer figurine in terracotta with pointed facial features and applied diamond sha...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Lapis Lazuli Shiva Statue Natual Finest 8.5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A rare 8.5 lb all natural lapis lazuli statue of Shiva, one of the most worshipped Hindu Gods. Hand carved by a master Indian artist, using the finest lapis lazuli gemstone with the most saturated, brilliant cobalt blue. Seated dyana asana on a throne supported by a tiger, Shiva holds a weapon of trident in his right hand and a damaru drum...
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20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Southeast Asian Antiquity, namely, a Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from the First Century B.C to First Century A.D.
These pieces has impeccable Proven...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
19th century Antique Indian wooden shrine / table from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique Indian wooden shrine / table
Material : wood
16,5 cm high
30,5 cm wide and 29,2 cm deep
19th century
Weight: 1,6 kgs
Originating from India
Nr: 3830-279
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19th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
12th Century Indian Carved White Marble Figure of a Jain Tirthankara or Jina
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved Indian white marble Jain temple relief fragment featuring an image of a Jina, circa 12th century, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India.
The Tirthan...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Teak Wood Door Frame India Exquisite Carving Details (3) Available c1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Teak wood Door Frame imported from India with absolutely beautiful carvings. We have just received (3) Antique Door Frames (all slightly dif...
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1820s Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Asian Indian Silver Bracelet Oriental Jewelry Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Vintage Asian Indian Silver Bracelet
Beautiful cuff bracelet with pierced and pearl shaped edge design
High grade silver
Width 4 cm weight ...
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1980s Vintage Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Paisley Kalamkari Textile from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1930s Paisley Kalamkari textile from India.
Hand blocked vegetable and iron oxide dyes on cotton.
The fabric is printed using patterned wooden st...
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Early 20th Century Islamic Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Indian Silvered Bronze Buddhist Deity Vajradhara Seated in Lotus Position
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful small silvered bronze of Vajradhara. Indian, circa 1900.
7 inches high by 4 wide by 3 deep
The Tibetan Buddhist deity Vajradhara is seated in a yogic meditation on a lotu...
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Early 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet Asian Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Fine rare Antique Indian Hindu Mughal style Jade bracelet
Period early 20th century
Fine quality celadon type jade decorated with silver and semi precious stones
Condition: Fine...
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Early 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade, Silver
11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning 11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu carving.
From Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Indian wooden temple fragment holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 39,8 cm wi...
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18th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th century Indian silver Raj period deep relief repousse work bowl circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
This very high quality piece of impressive Raj period Indian silver is superbly decorated with three dimensional deep relief repousse work in the form of traditional male and female...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair 19th Century Indian Throne Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extraordinary pair of Indian Throne or elaborate antique Ceremonial Chairs. The chairs are composed of pairs of fully carved lions...
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Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Indian Hindu Silver Pendant Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Large rare Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet Pendant
Period 19th century
Heavy High grade silver
Pendant Length 11 x 7.5 cm weight 65 grams
Condition: Fine.
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Early 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Indian wooden temple fragment holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 34,8 cm wi...
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18th Century Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
A 19th century Indian silver inlaid dagger with a Damascus steel blade, C 1870
Located in Central England, GB
A fine 19th-century ornate Indian dagger superbly made from hand forged folded steel known as Damascus which shows on the blade with a pattern almost like wood grain.
The whole knife is made from solid steel and the handle is most elaborate with a curved grip which terminates in a tiger’s head all of which is profusely inlaid with finely cut silver in foliate patterns and panels with realistic markings to the tiger's head.
This fine and interesting antique knife would be a good addition to any collection or would be very useful on a desk as a paper or letter opening knife.
Some history on the Damascus steel:
The history of Damascus steel can be traced all the way back to 500 A.D. when in India it was called Telangana, Wootz or Ukku steel. It then found its way to Damascus, Syria, which was the centre of trade in that region for war equipment such as knives, swords and armour. The name “Damascus” wasn’t adopted until the time of the Crusaders. The Crusaders witnessed Damascus swords...
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Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Steel
South Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace
Located in London, GB
South Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace
Heavy bullet shaped Amulet necklace with pointed ends with floral and geometric design
High grade silver
Pendant Length 9 cm weight 90 ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace Ritual wearable collectible Asian
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian Hindu Silver Amulet necklace
Period 19th century
High grade silver
Pendant Length 8 x 6 cm weight 60 grams
Condition: Fine.
Restrung on cotton.
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Early 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Bronze Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze toy horse on four wheels. Reminiscent of early 19th century Indian toys, these pieces were often left as offering in temples for children to find. The gift of the horse t...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
10/11C Pot-Bellied Vishnu Buff Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Southeast Asian Antiquity, namely, a 10/11C Pot-Bellied Vishnu Buff Sandstone Sculpture from Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
So...
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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Indian Vintage Metal Water Vase with Cork Style Top and Circular Body
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian metal water vase from the mid-20th century, with circular belly and cork inspired wooden top. Crafted in India during the midcentury period, this metal water vase charms...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large wooden sculpture horse, India, 19th/20th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large decorative Indian Hindu woodcarving depicting a horse with an attendant (possibly shiva), used for processions.
Polychrome woodcarving. In fair condition, some cracks in the w...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lapis Lazuli Buddha Statue Hand Carved 6 lbs
Located in Somis, CA
Finely carved from the highest grade natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, this 6-lb gemstone statue exudes an aura of peace and tranquility, portrayi...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
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