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…
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…
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.
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.…
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…
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.
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…
