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Place of Origin: South Asian
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...
Category
18th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian 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.
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Early 20th century antique bronze Nepali Singing bowl - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique bronze Nepali Singing bowl originates from Nepal and dates back to the early 20th century. Crafted from bronze, it showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nepal. The bow...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
18th Century Antique South Asian 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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
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 South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Middle 20th century Beautiful old marble Ganesha from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble
58,5 cm high
30,5 cm wide and 14 cm deep
Middle 20th century
Very high quality !
Weight: 15,13 kgs
Originating from India
Nr: 3726-4
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
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 South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
A Raj period silver, copper and brass repousse work charger, Indian circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This very fine quality late 19th century Raj period charger is made from heavy gauge brass which is extensively hand decorated with exceptionally fin...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Carved wooden arch with two angel musicians, India, Tamil Nadu, 19th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare carved wooden arch, formerly painted, with two musician angels in a floral decor.
Probably from a Christian shrine in Tamil Nadu, South India.
18th or 19th c.
91x57
In the col...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Rose Quartz Ganesh Statue 5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
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...
Category
Late 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Rose Quartz
Old standing marble statue of Vishnu from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble
52,8 cm high
23,5 cm wide and 10,5 cm deep
Middle 20th century
Weight: 10,92 kgs
Originating from India
Nr: 3725-2
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
White Howlite Stone Ganesh
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary, one of a kind, 7.2 lb gemstone Howlite sculpture of Ganesh, crafted from the finest, rare, all-natural Howlite gemstone. Each detail meticulously rendered, hand-car...
Category
2010s South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Vintage Pichhavai Painting of Krishna with Female Gopis Dancing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Vintage Pichhavai Painting of Krishna with Female Gopis Dancing.
Colorful Pichhavai hand painted on cotton cloth, circa 1940, depicting a scene from the life of Krishna, in a garden setting.
One of a kind Pichhavai painting of Krishna with female Gopis dancing, the composition is enclosed in a lush green forest and the colors of the dresses play off against the vegetative forms, adding a lively pattern to the whole composition green and black border with stylized floral motifs on a blue ground, border composed of meandering leafy vines and multicolored flowers.
A Pichhavai painting depicting Krishna, represented in multiple places with female Gopis dancing and offering, great colors, the composition is enclosed in a lush green forest and the colors of the dresses in yellow and oranges play off against the vegetative forms, adding a lively pattern to the whole floral composition, with a colorful Gopis and worshipers. A beautiful antique early 20th century Pichhavai painting depicting Krishna represented in multiple places with Gopi dancing. This piece is all hand painted in pastel colors. It is believed that Krishna enchants the world, but Radha enchants even him. Therefore, she is the supreme goddess of all and together they are called as Radha-Krishna.
Gouache on cloth. Rajasthan Jaipur, Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Decorative Art.
One of a kind hand-painted.
Some damages on the corners.
Not framed will be shipped rolled.
Dimensions height: 47.25 in. width: 36.5 in.
A Picchawai is a large-scale temple hanging made for temporary use in a Pushti Marg shrine. The Pushti Marg (Path of Grace) is a Hindu sect that focuses on the worship of Krishna. One of a kind large size painting on cloth depicting the story of Krishna from a young age. Hand Made painting on cloth.This is an exceptional example including quality of line and design. Not framed, will be shipped rolled. Hand painted in India Lord Krishna Beautiful Hand Painted Indian Traditional Religious pichwai with gopis .... "Maharaas" Maharas is one of the wonderful pastimes of Shri Krishna. It was conceived by the Gopis in Vrindavan in the month of Margashirsha. The gopis worshiped Goddess Katyayani continuously for one month on the sands of Yamuna in Vrindavan and chanted daily. Lord Krishna had to come because of his love and penance. Krishna created Maharas by holding different forms with each gopi there The
A picchawai is a large-scale temple hanging made for temporary use in a Pushti Marg shrine. The Pushti Marg (Path of Grace) is a Hindu sect that focuses on the worship of Krishna. Pichhwai paintings...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Collection of Kashmiri Boxes & Objects
Located in Southampton, GB
Collection of c1900-1950's paper mache trinket boxes and objects from Kashmir, to include:
Hand painted
Brass / papier mache Beggars Bowl
8 Decorative Eggs
Large papier mache Box
4...
Category
Early 1900s Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Bidriware Pandan Silver & Brass Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Portland, OR
Antique early 19th century Indian Bidriware silver and brass Pandan casket, Circa 1800.
Bidriware is credited to the Bahamani Sultans who were the rulers of Bidar in the Northeast part of the state of Karnataka, India in the 14th & 15th centuries, the artform has its roots in ancient Persia and was thought to be brought to India by the 13th century Sufi mystic Mu'in al-Din Chishti. A pandan box...
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Early 1800s Islamic Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver, Brass
Old Bronze Nepali Parvati Statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
47 cm high
43 cm wide and 37,2 cm deep
With a beautiful expression !
Late 20th century
Weight: 14,4 kgs
Originating from Nepal
Nr: PARV-232
Category
Late 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Newly made High quality Nepali Gold-face Aparmita Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : bronze
32,6 cm high
23,6 cm wide and 16,2 cm deep
Fire gilded with 24 krt. gold - the face is gold painted
Dhyana mudra
Newly made in the highest quality !
Weight: 3,6 kgs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th century sandstone statue of Saraswati with Ganesha and Kartikeya from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This sandstone statue of Saraswati, accompanied by Ganesha and Kartikeya, is a remarkable piece of Indian religious art. Crafted from sandstone, it st...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
19th century Antique pottery Radha and Krishna statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Pottery
17,2 cm high
28,5 cm wide and 9,8 cm deep
19th century
Weight: 2,02 kgs
Originating from India
Nr: 3733-70
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800
Located in Portland, OR
An antique Indian Hindu copper Nandi (bull) lidded and handled water vessel, circa 1800.
In the Hindu faith & culture of India the bull is a sacred animal, the term Nandi means "giving joy" or "delight", the Nandi is the scared bull of one of the most important gods, Shiva, the bull is also Shiva's animal form and also his transport.
This vessel is finely crafted from copper and has a circular lid and hinged handle, the vessel is modeled as a bull by hand hammering using...
Category
Early 1800s Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
Asian Indian Ethnographic Tribal silver Amulet necklace Vintage jewellery
Located in London, GB
Indian Ethnographic Tribal silver Amulet necklace Rajasthan
Rare styled necklace made with a selection of shield type amulets the end with silver coins
Period early 20th century
Con...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Indian Temple holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 75.3 cm with dimensi...
Category
18th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Embroidered Panel with Floral Pattern from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique embroidered mirrored horse blanket throw used in India for the wedding ceremonies.
Large antique embroidered panel with floral patter...
Category
Late 19th Century Agra Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Linen, Silk, Sequins
Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Singing Bowl from Nepal - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old bronze Nepali Singing Bowl from Nepal is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and musical tradition of the region. Created from bronze, this singing bowl stands at a heig...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
15th century Very special antique marble Jain statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : marble
101 cm high
The black wooden base is 60 cm wide and 40 cm deep
The marble statue itself is 67 cm high
Dhyana mudra
15th century (or earlier)
Pictured is Parshvanath...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Indo Tabriz Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade, Taupe, Gold, Cream Caramel
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz carpets have always been among the most easily recognized and most beautiful fabrics of Persia, with curvilinear, graceful floral designs in a brilliant variety of colors. Con...
Category
1920s Vintage South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Silver Deer Box from India
Located in Marseille, FR
Late 19th century silver deer box from India.
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Pair of Red, Black and Gold Indian Album Pages, Deccan, Bijapur or Golconda, C
Located in London, GB
These Indian miniature paintings showcases an elegantly dressed Indian man and a lady, the lady elegantly dressed in a traditional sari and adorned with int...
Category
18th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paint
Nepalese Nepal Antique Wood Hindu Temple Shrine Vishnu Architectural Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Nepalese wood-carved deity sculpture of the Hindu God Vishnu - the god of preservation and the protector and restorer of dharma
This archite...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Bronze Figure of Baby Balakrishna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique bronze figure of Baby Bala Krishna crawling figure holding the pearl of wisdom or butterball.
An Indian Bronze Figure of Balakrishna, the baby Krishna wearing chains around his waist and a necklace, his face with a humorous expression, holding a ball of butter in his right hand.
Antique Asian collectible cast bronze copper sculpture figurine of Hindu God Lord Krishna in a baby form.
19th century lost wax cast bronze Bala Krishna figure, India Avatar of Vishnu, the Bala Krishna form represents him as a baby.
Krishna is probably the most beloved avatar of god Vishnu and is widely worshipped all over India.
Crawling Krishna is a common subject, the craftsmanship and the elegance of proportions make this Vigraha an outstanding one.
Dimensions: Height: 3 inches Length: 2.50 inches Depth 2.50 inches.
From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott.
Acquisition date: 1986.
From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott who purchased this item from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces.
About Mark Lissauer:
Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material.
Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica.
He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum.
Estimator certificate of authenticity by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert.
Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...
Category
1850s Expressionist Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Copper
A 17th century Dutch-colonial ebony two-door VOC cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts
Coromandel Coast, probably Masulipatnam, circa 1650-1680, the silver later
H. 64.5 x W. 75 x D. 46 cm
The present cabinet...
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17th Century Dutch Colonial Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silver
Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva Padmapani Lok - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old bronze Nepali Bodhisattva Padmapani Lokeshvara is a truly exceptional and sacred artifact originating from Nepal. Crafted from bronze, this Bodhisattva statue stands at an im...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Three Sounth India Indian Nepalese Antique Hindu Temple Architecture Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful set of three Indian (South India) or Nepalese (Nepal) wood-carved deity architecture ornament sculpture figures - likely of the Goddess/Holy W...
Category
18th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Pair of 19th Century Original Painted Elephants from Rajasthan
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century wooden elephants from the Rajasthan area in India with their original paint and vibrant colors. Originally they would have stood outside of a home by the front...
Category
1840s Anglo Raj Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Red Kashmir Shawl
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Classic hand-embroidered and finely ornamented Indian wearing shawl in the European taste.
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Sounth India Indian Rajasthan Antique Wood Hindu Temple Sadhu Chariot Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Indian (South India) wood-carved Hindu temple chariot Sadhu panel deity sculpture from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, circa the 17th century (as marke...
Category
17th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Asian Bronze Guardian Lion Sculpture, Nepal, 19th century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian bronze guardian lion Lion Sculpture, Nepal 19th Century.
A bronze figure with traces of polychromy depicting a temple guardian lion with an open mouth, long mane and a defensive posture on its four outstretched legs.
The tail is curled over the back and the body is full of curls in the form of protuberances and decorative spirals.
Antique bronze Nepalese temple guardian style lion sculpture, richly ornamented and masterfully sculpted with patinated gilt brass, the ferocious mythical beast in an aggressive ready to charge stance.
Measures:
5.5: W x 4.75 H x 3 D Inches
Antique condition with typical wear and appropriate patina.
From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott.
Acquisition date: 1981.
Evaluation date records: 1982.
Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces.
About Mark Lissauer:
Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material.
Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica.
He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum.
Estimator certificate of authenticity by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert.
Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Indian Temple holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 42.5 cm with dimensi...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
High Quality Nepali Bronze Buddha Statue from Nepal
Located in Antwerp, BE
20th century gold gilded bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva.
A finely cast bronze Buddha statue in gold gilt with modeled and incised floral motifs. Superb...
Category
20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Lovers Krishna & Radha, Circa 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming painting of Lord Krishna and his paramour Radha painted in mineral pigments (gouache) with gold and silver highlights circa mid 19th century in Jaipur style of painting.
Krishna was a god (an incarnation of god Vishnu) who accomplished great feats and defeated insurmountable demons.
However, he is also considered the most playful amongst gods and an epic lover of godly proportions. His love story with Radha (a married woman) has been the subject of much poetry and worship for centuries as it symbolized the divine love.
Here, the lovers are depicted in a loving embrace offering one another a lotus flower. Radha is often depicted hopelessly resisting Krishna's advances as in this painting. The couple's heads are circled by a halo, signifying their divinity. The setting is typical of the interior modeling in the 19th century with use of heavy curtains...
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Mid-19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Indian Bronze Parrot Figure oil Lamp Rajasthan, Bronze Hamsa Lamp Finial, North India, 19th Century of before.
The engraved scrolling decoration on this antique oil container...
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Early 19th Century Islamic Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 20th century Old marble Kartik statue
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Old marble Kartik statue is a magnificent work of art that exudes grace and beauty. Hand-carved from a single block of white marble, this statue stands at an impressive height of...
Category
Late 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th C. Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A late 19th or early 20th century Indian brass betel nut cutter from the North Western regions.
This is a betel-nut cutter made of brass using casting technique with bird motifs and...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Sinhalese Portuguese Kastane Rhino Ceremonial Ceylon Sword 17th C
Located in London, GB
A magnificent 17th century Ceremonial Sri Lankan Kastane sword with Rhino handle and gold and silver Portuguese inlayed blade.
A kasthane is a short traditional ceremonial or decorative single-edged Sri Lankan sword. The sword is featured in the Flag of Sri Lanka.
The main aspect of this Kastane Hilts shows the central monster accompanied by supporting minor iconic forms and the peculiar guard arrangement incorporating Buddhist style Vajra quillons.
The scabbard of this Kastane sword is made of Rhino horn and is decorated with brass, silver and gold. It is a testament to the skill of the traditional craftsmen operating in Sri Lankas ancient Royal Sword Workshops.
The sword measures 75cm in length
The Dutch East India Company (VOC or Vereenigde Oost-indische Compagnie in Dutch) regularly gifted swords to the Kandyan court as part of their strategy to protect their trading privileges. Many of these swords had the traditional Sinhalese decoration but with VOC-marked blades.
From 1467 to 1818, Kandy was an independent kingdom in Ceylon—present-day Sri Lanka. In the 18th century, the Kingdom of Kandy was recognized for its outstanding metalwork and craftsmanship. Unfortunately, their fine metalworking came to an end when Kandy fell under British rule in the early 19th century.
The kasthane served as symbols of rank and office, presented by the king to noblemen and local chieftains. The silver-mounted kasthane was reserved for the Adigar, the highest officials or feudal lords who also acted as ministers and governors. It also served as a diplomatic gift from the court to European visitors.
It was a Sri Lankan tradition to wear the kasthane as a symbol of rank to mark ceremonial occasions. However, the sword type, with an animal-decorated hilt and curved blade, was of European origin. It has its roots in the European hunting swords...
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17th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hindu Bronze Horse and Chariot Temple Toy on Wheels India 1950s Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels.
This collectible bronze temple toy horse is heavy and the sculptural details are full of artisanal charm and irregularities.
The wheels turn independently of the iron axles, and it has clearly been loved and well used by generations of children.
Antique cast brass iron horse and chariot Indian temple toy.
The horse and chariot both have wonderful detail, the wheels roll freely.
This unique Hindu temple toy piece is: 5. 1/2" tall and 8" long x 4.5 " Wide.
In great condition with a nice aged patina. Handcrafted in India, would make a beautiful statement on a desk or bookshelf.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-Mid-19th Century India.
They were mainly used as devotional donations for Khanodba and Shiva in Central India, as well as Ayyannar and Karuppan in Tamil Nadu.
Dating from the last half of the 19th century, this was a temple offering, left by the devout at Hindu temples this bronze temple toy would have been given to the children waiting for their parents during temple services in India.
Since ancient times, a person was held in high esteem for the donation of a horse or other animal to one of the Gods.
It was believe that these bronze figures allowed the God to come to the aid of the devotee in times of need.
These figures would be left as offerings in a nearby temple, where children would often find them and use them as toys; hence the name "Temple Toy.
" Antique East Indian Temple Toys, Devotional Shrine Brass Horse and Chariot on Wheels, Hindu, Collectible, Cast Metal Horse, Museum.
Cast bronze horse with elaborate caparisoned high pommelled saddle and trappings, and a braided mane and tail, the legs ending in wheeled axels the chariot.
From the Art collection of Marian and John Scott.
Acquisition date: 1969.
Purchased from the amazing private collection of Mark Lissauer who spent his life collecting niche ethnographic pieces.
About Mark Lissauer:
Mark Lissauer spent forty years travelling abroad for months at a time collecting ethnographic artefacts primarily from New Guinea and the islands of the West Pacific, and from Asia and Himalayan countries. Fluent in five languages and having in the course of business travelled to more than forty countries, Mark is well-known to museums and art-collectors around the world for his long career and his interesting and diverse collection of rare ethnographic material.
Mark knows the origin and symbolism of each piece. Through extensive research and more than ninety trips around the globe, Mark familiarised himself with the traditions of the various cultures he visited in order to understand the meaning of each object to its region and tribe. His home has a specialist library and several rooms are filled with tribal carvings, textiles and ethnographica.
He acquired his first tribal piece in 1948 during a business trip to Milne Bay, New Guinea, and has since documented the acquisition of some 35,000 items. Several thousands of these have been sold to important private collections and museums worldwide, including the Rockefeller Museum, the British Museum and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, now incorporated into the Louvre Museum.
Estimator by Wayne Heathcote Tribal Art Dealer and Expert.
Heathcote has a flash gallery in Brussels, where much of the tribal art business is centred, and is an expert at Sotheby's tribal art sale...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Terrine and round pink platter by Portuguese India Company, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tureen and round platter of the Companhia da Índia Portuguesa da Família Rosa in white porcelain, red and pink details, floral motif, decoration depicting a garden with peonies and o...
Category
18th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Old metal temple with antique wooden Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old metal temple with antique wooden Buddha statue
Material: Metal
36,8 cm high
15 cm wide and 14,7 cm deep
The temple is originating from Nepal
The gilded Buddha is from Burma and i...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
2 Indian Miniatures, 19th Century
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Two Indian miniatures representing gallant scenes, painted with extreme finesse !
Gouache, ink and gold highlights on paper.
Dimensions of the miniatures alone : 14 x 20 cm.
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Old metal temple with antique wooden Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Old metal temple with antique wooden Buddha statue
Material: Metal
37 cm high
14,7 cm wide and 14 cm deep
The temple is originating from Nepal
The gilded Buddha is from Burma and is ...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Granite Buddha Head, Early 1900's, Northern India
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely, peaceful granite Buddha head on wooden base, early 1900's, Utttar Pradesh, Northern India. The hand-carved features include the typical snail-...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Granite
Indian wooden box from late 19th century
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Delightful Indian wood polychromed box used for thé storage of jewelry
Very Nice using of engraved iron
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Teak
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