Hindu devotee

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #829811
1957

Fine and quirky bronze image of seated monk, devotee, saint, acolyte or generic holy man with his hands held in the namaskara mudra. Elegant and simple this is a mysterious piece that can only be identified if seen in context with the other figures of an ensemble, (which I don’t have), this might well be a Jain saint. Anyway there is a small hole at base and dates to pre 18th CE. H: 5cm/2in and W: 4.1cm and 1.6in.

Annapurna

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #829809
1956

Fine and rare small bronze image of Annapurna; the Goddess of the hearth and food (as well a whacking big mountain range named after her). She sits holding a ladle with which she feeds the world, with an unlimited amount of food. She is an incarnation of Parvati, the wife of Shiva. Annapurna symbolizes the divine aspect of nourishing care. This item predates the 18th century with fine detail and patina- minor damage at base. H: 6.2cm/2.3in and W: 3.2cm/1.2in.

Annapurna

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #829808
1955

This Goddess is missing one hand and part of the item she is holding in the other hand of what I believe to be a ladle, ergo my attribution. Annapurna is the Goddess of the hearth and food (as well a whacking big mountain range named after her). She sits holding a ladle with which she feeds the world, with an unlimited amount of food. She is an incarnation of Parvati, the wife of Shiva. Annapurna symbolizes the divine aspect of nourishing care. This item predates the 18th century and appea... Click for details

Bhudvei

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #829806
1954

Beautifully detailed image of Bhudvei. On the more mundane level she is the lover along with Shridevi another “consort” of Vishnu who is the Preserver in the Trimurti i.e. three aspects of Godhood. Brahma- God as Creator, Shiva -God as Destroyer are the other two, taken together they represent the cycle of existence. On the spiritual plane Bhudvei also is considered the Shakti of Vishnu which is to say she represents the manifested feminine power of Vishnu. Circa 18CE-19CE. Superb conditio... Click for details

Ganesh

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #829805
1953

Lively little bronze image of Ganseh, circa early 19th CE, he is accompanied by his vehicle the rat at the base. Fine worn condition. H: 6cm/2.6in and W: 4.7cm/1.8in.

Ganesh

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #829802
1950

Lively copper little image of Ganseh circa late 19CE. Fine worn condition. H: 5.5cm/2.1in and W: 5cm.

Ancient Indian Stone Head of Vishnu

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #825584

Indian stone fragment of head of the Hindu god Vishnu, beautifully carved with tall crown, remnants of color pigment, on metal base, 9th century. Size: 23 3/4" high (17 1/2" high just the stone without base) x 17 1/2" wide.

17th Century Southern Indian Bronze Ganesha and Consort

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #825468
1082

Details: A cute example of a miniature bronze figure of Ganesha and Lakskmi from Southern India. The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha the Hindu god of knowledge and the remover of obstacles is seated below an ornate mandorla upon a circular cushion atop a square base accompanied by one of his various consorts perched on his left knee, in this case Lakskmi, here identified by the lotus in her left hand.

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Large Indian Temple Painting of Radha and Krishna

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 1800: item #825022

A beautiful temple painting of Radha and Krishna in the Garden; painted in mineral colors on cotton, this Hindu scene of the God Krishna and his beautiful consort, the Goddess Radha takes place in a lush garden. The sacred mountain rises up behind them and as the two figures embrace at the opening to a cave. At the top of the mountain sits a white palace and the sky is filled with 6 bird shaped celestial chariots carrying gods and goddesses toward the it. On the mountain side and in the gard... Click for details

11th Century Central Indian Sandstone Torso of Vamana

Indian Subcontinent: India: Sculpture Pre AD 1000: item #824564
1080

Details: A charming sandstone example of an 11th century torso of the Brahmin dwarf Vamana probably from Madhya Pradesh. He is adorned with multiple necklaces covering his ample chest where a srivatsa is carved in relief between his shapely pectoral muscles. His sacred Brahmin thread rests across his beautifully defined pot belly, which is hanging over his diaphanous dhoti decorated with a classically beaded apron.

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