19th century antique sandstone statue of the god Kuber from India

This sandstone statue of Saraswati, accompanied by Ganesha and Kartikeya, is a remarkable piece of Indian religious art. Crafted from sandstone, it st...

Discover the enchanting allure of this Antique pottery Krishna statue, a 19th-century Indian treasure that embodies the divine playfulness and spiritual resonance of Hindu devotional...

Antique pottery Parvaty statue Material: Pottery 13,5 cm high 12 cm wide and 7,6 cm deep 19th century Weight: 424 grams Originating from India

Discover the beauty of this antique sandstone temple from India, a remarkable 19th-century artifact showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Carved from sandstone, this temple embodies th...

19th century exceptionally large buffalo mold from Burma Materials: wood, metal Measures: H 23 in x L 18.5 in, 58.4 cm x 47 cm. Wooden buffalo mold for making papier mâché toy...

This 19th-century hand-carved polychromatic wood figure depicts a powerful Guardian, poised on a recumbent tiger with his right fist raised in a striking motion, his eyes bulging wit...

Antique Sandstone Buddhist Head Sculpture. Sandstone Buddha Head 19th century or earlier Buddhist Head Sculpture. Composed of sandstone sculpted by han...

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a Varaha red sandstone central India carving. From Central India. This piece has impeccable Provenance! It was purchased by a Private Dallas collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction on 24th September 2004. Sale Number 8008, Lot No. 28. Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The sculpture was described as: "Carved in relief with Vishnu in his boar incarnation stepping forward from the ocean, his left foot placed upon a lotus, two nagas beneath with their hands clasped in devotion. Vishnu’s primary right hand rests on his thigh in katihasta mudra while his remaining hands carry his attributes of mace, conch and discus. A diminutive figure of the earth Goddess, Bhudevi, whom Vishnu has rescued from the primeval waters, is balanced on his left elbow. The figure is bejeweled, wearing a broad, beaded waistband and necklaces and is placed within a niche between two pillars. Measure: Height 27 in. (68.6 cm.), circa 10th century. Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, March 21 & 22, 1990, Lot 253 Catalogue Note: This zoomorphic representation of Vishnu gained popular currency during the medieval period and was widely depicted in Central Indian Temple sculpture...