The bronze statue depicts the Hindu deity Khandoba riding on a horse, with his consort Mhalsa alongside him. Khandoba is a form of Lord Shiva. He is portrayed with multiple arms holding a sword and other objects. 6 ¼” x 3” x 3”.

A heavenly cast bronze statue of Dipa Lakshmi (she who holds a lamp) with bent arms. Finely engraved, the nose with a hole for the nath jewelry, and standing on a plain square base. Please visit the collection of the "Philadelphia Art Museum" https://www.visitpham.org/objects/87965, for a similar sculpture. Condition: traces of age, patina. Dimension: c. 21.1 cm height.

The statuette is carved from a very hard black stone, probably basalt. It depicts Buddha seated in meditation. Medieval Indian work, probably from the 10th-12th century, Pala period. Very worn. Height: 113mm. No repairs.

The deity is cast in bronze using the lost-wax method. It is probably Aiyanar, the protective god of fields and villages in southern India. She holds weapons in her four arms. Pronounced patina and wear due to handling and the fervent caresses of worshippers. The rider separates from his mount, to which he is attached by a long bronze tenon. This type of bronze deity was produced in southern India from the 17th to the 19th century...

Indian stag antler carving of a mother and a child on her laps. Possibly Parvati and Ganesha. Ganesha’s head is worn out, so the trunk is barely visible, but his ears are large and obviously are not those of a human. The sculpture captures the nurturing and maternal bond between a mother and her child, a theme celebrated in Hindu mythology. With stand 3 ¾” tall. Without stand: 2 ¾” x 2” x 1 ¼’’.

A fine Indo-Persian School 19th C painting of a “Preparation for a Noon-Day Meal,” folio leaf. Unframed, matted size: 18 ½” x 13”. Painting size: 11” x 8”. Some losses to pigment and foxing of the matt, see pictures for details.

An antique Indian votive Shiva Lingam with a figure of a large Naga (snake). This lingam sits on the outer edge of one of the large coils of the great snake. It represents the union of opposites, the male and female energies combined in creation and Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction.
Above the lingam is the large hooded head of the cobra, the Naga that is so closely associated with Shiva. Shiva is the god of all beasts and wears a cobra around his neck...

An antique Indian bronze votive planque depicting the Hindu god, Virabhadra. Considered the protector of Hinduism, Virabhadra is an incarnation of Shiva.
Although they were not invited, Shiva and his wife, Sati attended a yajna (a sacrificial ritual) hosted by her father, Daksha. Sati's father did not approve of the ascetic Shiva and insulted Sati. In despair, Sati threw herself on the ritual pyre. When Shiva learned of Sati's death, he tore his hair out in anger...

Explore the richness of Indian craftsmanship with this genuine, hand-carved Goddess. The piece embodies the timeless beauty and cultural significance of it's origins, with a primary material that speaks to the earthy and natural aesthetic of the Indian style...

Balakrishna, Infant Krishna the Butter Thief. A well finished bronze figure of the infant Krishna, in the act of stealing pats of butter from his mother's kitchen. It's from India, probably from 18th century South India.

Approximately 7 cm long, 8 cm high...

An Indian Hindu Copper Bronze figure of a Vasnavite Saint, Tamil Nadu 18/19thC Height; 6.1 cm

Antique Indian schist stone stele carving of Lord Vishnu and consort Laksmi. Beautifully rendered in bas relief. Dieties in various poses.

Hoffman estate

Size: on custom metal base 18" high x 16 1/4" wide x 6 1/4" deep

Date: It is our opinion that this sculpture is 10-11th century

This is a very detailed, exceptionally well-carved wooden statue depicting Vishnu standing beneath five hooded cobras. Most likely a votive offering or from a personal Vaishnava shrine. The piece measures 5-1/2" in height and 2" in width. The detail on this relatively small statue is exceedingly well-done, as the photos will, hopefully, demonstrate. Pieces of this quality are uncommon.

This is a deeply carved three-dimensional carving from the early to mid-19th century depicting Bhairava, the wrathful form of Shiva. The piece most likely formed part of a processional chariot which would have carried a statue of Shiva. The piece measures 15" X 7" and is over 3" in depth. This is a powerfully dramatic sculpture with a rarely encountered subject. Minor losses to one hand, consistent with its age and ritual use.

Miniature statue of Hindu god Vishnu, standing, wearing a diadem, jewels and a "dhoti", holding his attributes with his four arms. A flaming aureola is shown behind his head. Bronze, with fine age patina. India, 17th/18th century. The statue is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Height of the statue: 11 cm. Feet missing, otherwise very good condition.

A miniature shrine from South India made in three parts. Composed of the small deity, the throne and the aureole, finely cast in bronze with dark patina. Showing the dancing god Krishna as a child holding in one hand a butter ball. Condition: patina, traces of usage and worshipping, rubbed, the pedestal of the figure (see photo no. 5) and maybe the aureole with small loss (near the naga). Dimension approx.: total: 15.6 cm high, height of Balakrishna on stand: 8.1 cm, base: 6.2 x 5.1 cm.

Statue of a household protecting deity or ancestor, sitting on a rounded base, his head with an unusual pointed top, his hands in "namaste" posture. Wood, with fine age patina. Nepal, 19th century. Height: 33.5 cm. Strong abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition. Provenance: collected in Kathmandu in 1974.

Antique statue of Hindu deity, her hands joined in front,of her belly, standing on a rounded base. Wood with fine age patina. India, 18th century, maybe earlier. Height: 24.2 cm. Abrasion due to great age, otherwise good condition.