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Naga Ceremonial Basket
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1980: item #1123343
2343

Naga Ceremonial Basket
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Abhaya Asian Antiques
Tel/Fax 852-29847509



$150.USD  

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

Anglo Indian Carved Lap Desk with Sadeli, late 19th C.
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1900: item #1104967
4426

Anglo Indian Carved Lap Desk with Sadeli, late 19th C.
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Galerie Hafner
+41 31 311 04 06



$ 950  

Lap desk with carved wood panels depicting lions, dogs, elephants and birds among tendrils. Framed by Sadeli micro mosaic, bone and ebony banding. Fitted interior with several compartments made of sandalwood and lined with red velvet or green fabric. Functioning lock with key. Condition: all knobs replaced, missing banding and Sadeli mosaic. Carved panels chipped. Dimension: closed: 32.2 cm wide x 24.2 cm deep, 8.5 cm high, weight: over 2 kg.

Vintage Indian Inlay Box
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1960: item #1096434

Vintage Indian Inlay Box
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Guillermina Oriental Arts and Antiques
(510) 237-0036



$35  

Wooden box with inlay design. India, circa 1960. 1 1/2" x 5" x 3 1/2"

Anglo Indian Sandalwood Photo Frame with Sadeli.
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1900: item #1089867
SK 361

Anglo Indian Sandalwood Photo Frame with Sadeli.
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Galerie Hafner
+41 31 311 04 06



$ 220  

Rectangular photo or picture frame with carved sandalwood top. Decorated with Sadeli micro mosaic in bone, metal and different woods. Condition: missing inlays and glass, one clip lost, ink stains, cracks. Dimension: 22.5 cm x 17 cm, image: 15.9 cm x 10.2 cm.

Anglo Indian Sandalwood Photo Frame with Sadeli.
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1900: item #1089865
SK 362

Anglo Indian Sandalwood Photo Frame with Sadeli.
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Galerie Hafner
+41 31 311 04 06



$ 460  

Rectangular photo or picture frame decorated with Sadeli micro mosaic in bone, metal and different woods. Old glass. Condition: very few missing inlays, one clip lost. Dimension: 22.5 cm x 14.6 cm, image: 15.8 cm x 10.1 cm.

Small Anglo Indian Visagapatam Box, c. 1900.
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1920: item #1064432
SK 317

Small Anglo Indian Visagapatam Box, c. 1900.
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Galerie Hafner
+41 31 311 04 06



$ 680  

Rectangular sandalwood box standing on four lion's paw feet, covered with tortoiseshell veneer. Decorated with ivory straps and filigree panels partially painted. Purple velvet lining, the lock is working. Condition: tortoiseshell with small defect. Dimension: 11.6 cm x 9 cm, 5.6 cm high, weight: 182 g. CITES documents are obtained if required.

A Very Pretty Enameled Silver Box from Rajasthan
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 2000: item #937150

A Very Pretty Enameled Silver Box from Rajasthan
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The Bodhisattva Collection




$ 295  

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a truly delightful little enameled silver box from Jaipur, Rajasthan (India), featuring a very attractively painted elephant in regal attire, executed in turquoise blue against a purplish blue background, with floral motifs in green and gold around the borders and on the sides, all executed upon high grade silver.

There is a plethora of arts and crafts throughout the Rajasth... Click for details


Black Stone Surahi, India, 18thC.
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1800: item #848450
3927

Black Stone Surahi, India, 18thC.
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Hawkes, Asian Art
+44 (0) 1984 633813



GBP 345  

AN INDIAN BLACK STEATITE FLASK, 18TH CENTURY.

The flask (surahi) is expertly turned on a lathe from a single piece of black steatite, a soft stone related to soapstone. It is beautifully made and very light, displaying the remarkable hollowing performed by the artisan. It relates directly to bronze and brass versions from the 18th century. With this flask is a turned alabaster bowl, also elegantly made, that has a c... Click for details


Anglo Indian watch stand and jewel box Visagapatam
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1900: item #738396
1362/261

Anglo Indian watch stand and jewel box Visagapatam
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Nirvana Oriental Antiques
+(44) 20 7221 5749



$950  

An Anglo-Indian box from the Visagapatam region, with a dome-shaped cover , veneered in horn and decorated in typical black pen design, the straps decorated with studs. It is rare to find one fitted with a watch stand and ring slots. age: C. 1860. size: 6 1/2 inches (17cm) long X 4 1/2 inches (11.5cm) wide X 2 2/5 inches ( 6cm) high. condition: very good indeed.

Two Bronze or Brass Lota, India 19th century or earlier
Indian Subcontinent: India: Handicrafts Pre 1900: item #732739
3810

Two Bronze or Brass Lota, India 19th century or earlier
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Hawkes, Asian Art
+44 (0) 1984 633813



GBP 185  

TWO BRONZE/BRASS LOTA, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER.

These lota are so similar in size and shape that one could be forgiven for calling them a pair. They differ only in the placement and thickness of their bands. I have owned them for more years than I care to remember and have always admired their elegant simplicity. They are cast, quite heavy; and impossible to date accurately as the design probably dates b... Click for details


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