An Antique Indian Katar Dagger with Sheath, 19th C.

Indian Subcontinent: India: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1125386
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A punch dagger with tapering double edged steel blade, each face decorated with a four-armed deity. Straight handle with double-grip, decorated on the side with flowers. Sheath made of wood with velvet lining. Condition: tip slightly chipped, sheath with losses. Some flash rust. Dimension: 44.6 cm long, 7.4 cm wide.

Pair of Antique Gilt Copper Repouse Himalayan Snowlions

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1125260

Beautiful antique pair of gilt copper repouse snow lions, nice patina and traces of paint especially on the faces, each lion is standing on hind legs and holding conch shells in upraised paws, wonderful detail, Himalayan, 18th/19th century Size of each: 13" high x 14 1/2" wide

A very fine and richly decorated turquoise Tara statue

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1960: item #1124801

A very beautiful and delicate turquoise Tara on a gilt silver lotus throne. This altar piece consists of two parts and is decorated with ruby, emerald, turquoise, blood coral, lapis lazuli, dorjes, Buddhist emblems and lions. Height 8.4 cm. and 6 cm wide. 3.7 cm. deep. In excellent condition.

Naga Ceremonial Basket

Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1980: item #1123343
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Fine and rare Naga basket with ceremonial tail; these were used for carrying sharpened “panji” sticks, which were stuck in the ground to impede an enemy’s progress. Perfect condition made from all naturally produced handmade materials. The basket is woven from bamboo strips, the fringe of the tail is made of hair from a horse’s mane, and the carrying belt is composed of a plant fiber rope and possibly pandanus/palm fiber. It’s difficult to date this piece as it has a nice aged patina b... Click for details

Gilt bronze of primordial Buddha Vajradhara. 17th c.

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #1121887
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An interesting and stylistically unusual, gilt bronze image of the Primordial Buddha Vajradhara of the Tantric tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He is depicted holding bell and vajra crossed in front of his chest. He wears a broad crown on his head with hanging tassels. High lotus seat with large, flat, double petals. Tone of gilding very fine. Eastern Tibet, 17th cent. Sealed. H 17 cm. Condition: Very good. Hole in top of hair knot and some rubbing to gold.

Tibetan Bronze Jambhala on Lion (17th-18th Century)

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #1121793

This bronze figure of Jambhala (also known as Vaisravana) measures about 11.5 inches tall by 9 inches wide by 5 inches in depth(including the bronze lotus mount and lion that it sits on).

He is commonly considered to be the god of wealth and protector of the no... Click for details

Hindu India Indian Ivory Ganesh Elephant God Figurine

Indian Subcontinent Pre 1930: item #1121327
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Old (1930's) India Ivory Carved Ganesh Elephant God

It is 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall with stand and 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) tall without stand by 2.7 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 0.45 Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except hairline cracks (as seen in... Click for details

Indian India Ivory Miniature Painting Erotica Nude Sex

Indian Subcontinent Pre 1960: item #1121321
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Indian Hand Painted Ivory Carved Panel Miniature Painting Erotica

It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

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India Hindu Ivory Shiva & Parvati Figurine Figure

Indian Subcontinent Pre 1970: item #1120213
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India Hindu Ivory Carved Shiva and Parvati Goddess

They are 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) tall with stand, 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) without stand by 2.8 inches (7.3 cm) wide. They are 0.1 Lb.

They are in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except chip at the tip of the... Click for details

Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Dagger Phurbu or Vajrakila

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Ritual Objects Pre 1900: item #1119520
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Antique Tibetan ritual dagger or Phurbu, of typical form with a horse’s head at the top, below which are 3 wrathful heads mounted on a Vajra with the three edged blade emerging from a Makara’s mouth. This Phurbu is probably 19th century, the casting is somewhat provincial but the piece especially the expressive three wrathful heads is quite powerful as I hope the pictures have managed to capture. The dagger measures 8 inches in length.