Wooden Tibetan sutra book cover with 9 Buddhas

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Carvings Pre 1700: item #1101761

Antique Tibetan sutra cover, carved with 9 Buddha images with different mudras. Size: 35 / 12 / 2.2. cm. This book cover is very good condition.

A fine Gandharan terracota head of Buddha, Circa 4th C

Indian Subcontinent Pre AD 1000: item #1101323

His oval face with bow-shaped mouth, straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, his hair swept back in wavy strands over the large domed usnisa. This piece is 9.5 In height (24 cms) on its mount and 6 1/4 In (14 cms) for the head alone unmounted. Estimate value: $900 / $1100

Original 16th cent Mandorla in gilt copper-repoussé

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas Pre 1700: item #1100650
590

A mandorla of hammered, open-work, gilt copper-repoussé backed with canvas. It is decorated with the images of the Sixteen Arhats and two larger images in the bottom center depicting a bodhisattva and an Arhat holding the pilgrim staff. Each figure with the face in cold gilt. Tibet, 16th cent. H 21 cm, W 20 cm. Condition: Very good (wear due to age). It is a real antique piece, not a modern copy!

A Gandharan Head of Buddha – 2nd-4th C

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #1100551
ICHI 2480

This is a fine small stucco head of Buddha mounted on a rectangular rosewood stand. The head itself measures 4” high by 2 5/8” wide by 2 5/8” deep. The stand is 2 ˝” by 3 ˝” by 4” high. The head is in generally good condition for a stucco item that is over 1800 years old. The nose of the Buddha has a large chip missing – the other details are intact. Even with the problem to the nose, the Buddha still has a wonderfully serene expression. We date the piece to the 2nd to 4th century AD. ... Click for details

Miniature Painting on Ivory Taj Mahal - Outstanding

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 1900: item #1100240
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This exquisite miniature painting on ivory paintings was made during the time of British Colonial rule by master craftsman who used single hair brushes to paint the detailed picture of these architectural wonders. The image in this piece this the best example of these miniature paintings we have come across. Look close at the blown up images. It is beautifully mounted in a gilded frame. The ivory painting is rather large being 4 3/4 inches by 3 1/4 inches. The Frame measures 6 1/2 inches by 4 7... Click for details

Antique Wooden Fish Platter, Sri Lanka

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Handicrafts Pre 1900: item #1098885
SR11

Wood fish shaped platter. Intricate carving to depict scales, beautiful patina emerged after cleaning and waxing. Found in the exotic city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, 19th century. 10" D x19" W

Antique Wooden Lobster Sculpture, Sri Lanka

Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #1098884
SR11

A life like carving of a lobster in wood, the details are phenomenal and definitely a piece of art. Acquired in the beautiful city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. Rich patina, cleaned and waxed. Sri Lanka, 19th century. 7" H x 15" L x 8" W

Tibetan Buddhist Clay Plaque

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1837 VR: item #1098077
86

Tibetan clay plaque probably representing Marpa the Translator, the 11th century scholar & teacher, one of the most renowned saints in Tibetan Buddhist history. Marpa's teacher was the Indian yogin Nâropa, and his most famous disciple was Milarepa. The plaque dates to the 19th century or earlier and measures 13x9 cm

Exceptional Indian Bronze Krishna and Radha

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #1097930

An extremely rare set of bronze figures depicting Krishna and his wife Radha. Very well proportioned and extremely finely engraved. Made in Orissa, India in the 17th or 18th century. Krishna is 22 cm high, Radha is 16,5 cm high. A complete set of Krishna and Radha is very hard to find. This set came from a Belgian private collection. I have more top quality pieces from this collection for sale, both in sandstone and in bronze. More pieces will be coming soon. Please email me if you would like t... Click for details

Bronze image of the Hindu God Indra

Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Sculpture Pre 1920: item #1097577
578

A patinated, heavy cast bronze image of the Hindu god Indra seated in the position of royal ease. Indra holds a lotus flower in the left hand.The vertical, third eye indicates his divine status. Nepal, late 19th cent. to early 20th cent. H 15 cm. Condition: Good.