Antique Teakwood Box with brass and part iron hinges 19th C. Rare exceptional wooden box from South India. The top is carved out of one piece of wood as is the base, without a joint, only the partition at the bottom is added on. The small partion added on is original and in excellent condition for its age with a…
Beautiful Gun Powder Flask 19th century This stunning antique Indian iron-mounted horn is a rare and exceptional find, dating back to the 19th century. With its pleasing crescent shape and well-proportioned design, this magnificent piece is a true collector's item. The horn features an iron chain threaded through a ring at the tip and another that pierces the rim, connecting…
Antique Bronze Head of Buddha: Beautiful Head of Buddha, 17/18th century, Tibetan or Thailand. The head is probably an excavated item resting on a wooden base.
Beautifully Painted on hard paper Tsakli Tsakli (Tsakali) cards were used by itinerant teachers moving from one monastery to another in order to evoke Vajrayana Buddhist deities. The deities shown on the initiation cards include the Tathagata Buddhas, various bodhisattvas. They probably were made by a Nepali artist for a Tibetan patron of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. Tsakali…
Beautiful Gun Powder Flask 19th century This magnificent antique Indian iron-mounted horn has a pleasing crescent shape and is well-proportioned. An iron chain has been threaded through a ring mounted at the tip of the horn and another which pierces the rim to the inside curve of the horn. The rim is connected to the tip of the horn by…
Glass Painting of Lord Krishna with consorts: An attractive reverse glass painting depicting Krishna with his arms on the shoulders of his consorts, Rukmini and Satyabhama. Krishna wears his typical yellow dhoti, held in place by a sash hugging his hips. His hair is tied in a topknot and adorned with jewels and a peacock feather. Several necklaces and a…
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Antique, 19th-century South Indian Bronze Figure of Lord Ganesh Finely cast, four-armed, seated pose, intricate detailing, 18.5 cm high This exquisite 19th-century South Indian bronze sculpture depicts Lord Ganesh, the beloved Hindu dei-ty known as the remover of obstacles and the embodiment of wisdom. Finely cast and richly detailed
Tibetan Buddhist painting 17/18th century This 17th-century Tibetan/Nepalese Thangka painting is extremely rare and valuable, making it a significant find for art enthusiasts and collectors. The painting depicts Acala, a wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of supreme wisdom. Acala is revered for his powers of magic, healing, and protection from disease, making him a powerful symbol in Nepalese Buddhism.
A Beautiful Bronze Avalokiteshvara and Gilded. This is a lovely bronze gilded seated Avalokiteshvara with two folded hands and the other holding a prayer bead and a lotus flower, seated on a stepped base. Probably Tibet /Nepalese region.
Bronze Parvathi 19th century The figure of Parvati is adorned with intricate details and ornamentation, including intricate folds in her clothing, delicate jewellery, and a serene expression on her face. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is remarkable.
The Three-piece Antique Bronze Figure of Vajrapani This three-piece antique bronze figure of Vajrapāni captures the deity's powerful pres-ence and protective essence. Each piece reflects the intricate artistry and spiritual signif-icance attributed to Vajrapāni in the Buddhist tradition, making it a valuable and revered collectable for those who appreciate Buddhist art and iconography.
Gandharan Head of Buddha 1st century to 3rd Century AD. A finely carved grey schist head of Buddha, marked by a sensitively modelled face with solemn, half-closed eyes of an elegant almond shape, a long aquiline nose, and a gentle smile, all projecting a strong sense of peace. The hair is styled into small curls and leads to an ushnisha.…
Oil Painting of a Chinese Man A strikingly characterful portrait of an elderly Chinese gentleman, wearing a straw hat. In the manner of Wahso Chan (1911-9137). Oil on canvas with a wooden frame.
The intimate world of Indian erotic art, where the beauty and sensuality of the human body are celebrated in exquisite detail. This stunning miniature painting is a masterpiece of traditional Indian erotic art, also known as "Kama Sutra" or "Riti Kala," which has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The artist's skilful brushstrokes and attention to detail…
Mughal Majesty: A Rare 18th/19th-Centurystyle Miniature Painting This stunning Mughal miniature painting presents a captivating courtly scene, showcasing a Mughal Prince surrounded by his lover and consorts. The artwork is rendered in gouache, a traditional medium used in Mughal painting, and features natural colours derived from vegetable dyes and ground stones. The painting is enclosed within a beautiful gilt border…
Vintage Indonesian Mask Beautiful vintage hardwood mask of a lady mounted on a mat framed board and framed in a solid wood frame. Frame size 61 x 44 cm
Exquisite Late 18th-Century Indian Miniature Painting of a Princess This stunning late 18th-century Indian miniature painting is a masterpiece of Mughal art, showcasing the regal elegance and intricate details characteristic of the period. Rendered on paper, the painting depicts a princess, possibly Noor Jehan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, in exquisite detail.
Mughal Miniature painting: A beautiful miniature painting of a Mughal Prince with his lover and consorts. Excellent painting with natural colours, using vegetable dyes and colours made by grinding stones. Painted on gouache depicting a courtly scene within a gilt border of floral motifs. Possibly 18/19th century.
Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Krishna: 18th century Krishna on Nari Ashva (composed of female attendants as a horse), before a naturalistic landscape, gouache, undated.
Beautiful Antique 14th century Islamic Oil Lamp Cast and engraved in a copper alloy oil lamp with a closed body, inspired by Byzantine prototypes, four covered wicks with a spade-shaped mouth, a small thumb piece, and a large ring handle with a bird on the top of the han-dle. This is a rare authentic antique medieval Islamic / Persian /…
Indian/Middle Eastern Plaque Antique: Beautiful Alabaster Plaque decorated with gilded rounded with applied green, red and white semi - precious stones, framed and glazed. Size 11 x 11 inches including frame.
Tanjore Painting 19th-century Painting of Vishnu with His Two Consorts, Sri Devi and Boo Devi. This is a rare painting that has come into our collection from a private collector here in Sussex, UK. The painting is done on board as is the norm in the 18th and 19th centuries in South India. Some crackling and paint loss is seen…
Vintage bronze sculpture of Yamantaka. Yamantaka, the buffalo-faced conqueror of death, is the ferocious manifestation of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, whose head can be seen atop eight other heads that wrap around the back of the sculpture. As Yamantaka’s numerous hands fight evil and his legs trample demons and disbelievers, he and his consort Vajravetali (the wrathful form of…
Vintage Chinese vase Chinese porcelain vase, hand painted in the famille rose palette with peaches, character marks to the base. Both vases have minor chips and a line. Kindly see the photographs for a clearview of the condition.