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…
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…
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.
