Very rare amulet made from a wild boar tooth, animal hair tainted in red and ropes. Northern India, Naga Peoples, early 20th century. Total height: 26 cm. Good condition despite obvious signs of age.

An antique Indian architectural hardwood fragment. Depicts the central figures of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with their offspring Lord Kartikeya (the God of War) on their right and Ganesha on their left. Ganesha is the elephant headed God known as the Remover of Obstacles. He as also shown to the far left on his vehicle, a mouse. The far right is another larger depiction of Kartikeya on his vehicle, the peacock...

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A young nobleman and beautiful lady share a hookah in the central courtyard. Three beautiful attendants hold the hookah and play music to entertain the couple The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of rolling hills.. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back. Painted in gouache on paper.

Age: 19th century

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. A group of beautiful ladies enjoy the cool night air, read and converse in the central courtyard. A noble of the household looks down from a tower window and is spotted by one of the ladies. The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of rolling hills.. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back of the paper...

Indian antique miniature painting of a scene in the inner court of a wealthy house at night. The man and woman of the household sit and enjoy each other's company under the stars. Beautiful lady attendants served food and play music near a fountain. The full moon can be seen in the distance over the tops of the trees. This is a book illustration and has writing at the top and on the back of the paper. Painted in gouache on paper.

Age: 19th century

Indus Valley Bronze Age Pottery Female Figure with Oxford TL Test (c.3300 - 1300 BC)

This unusual and striking pottery figure was made over 3,000 years ago during the latter part of the Indus Valley Civilisation that flourished in the North-western region of South Asia during the Neolithic to Bronze Age periods (c.3300 - 1300 BC)...

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.

Finely carved, large statue of Hindu god Vishnu, wearing a high crown, jewels, dhoti and sandals, holding his four attributes (club, chakra, conch shell and lotus flower) in his four hands, and standing on a semi circular pedestal. Wood, with remnants of the original polychromy. India, 19th century. Height: 49 cm. Some abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.

Cast in two pieces, figure of the deity Khandoba on horseback, carrying his wife Mhalsa in his left arm. Khandoba is a deity of Southern and Western India who is still widely worshipped in Maharashtra and regarded as the guardian deity of the Deccan. The Hindu god is mounted on horseback, his sword in one hand. On his left knee is balanced his beautiful wife. Their horse is standing on a raised pedestal. Behind the couple is an ornate flaming archway centered with a five-headed snake...

Set of 4 Indian miniature paintings. Rajasthani bazaar style. Each 16x14 cm. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

19th Century Persian Mughal Kard Jade with Silver Inlay Handle Dagger with Gilt Inscription at the Blade

The overall measurement is 10.6 inches (26.9 cm) long by 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) wide. The blade is 6.3 inches (16 cm) long by 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) wide. It is 0.2 Lb.

The jade handle has chips. The blade is tarnished and has small dents and oxidation. It also has loss of gilding, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

A bronze peacock figure with fine incised detail to the feathers with rich enamel colors providing visual allure. Beautiful casting.

Age: Mid Century

Dimensions: 22" Long by 20" High by 8" Wide

Large and important bust of Hindu goddess Parvati, wife of god Shiva. This beautiful lost wax chiseled and cast bust made of bronze underlines perfectly the harmony of the face and the beauty of the jewelry the goddess is wearing. India, 19th/20th century. Height: 30.2 cm. Very good condition. NOTE 1: As the title implies, ("Parvati Mukhalinga"), this bust was associated with the Linga of Shiva. The Linga is a phallic symbol, symbolising the power of Shiva.

Statue of a guardian, with a large mustache, wearing a turban --- suggesting that the man belongs to the Sikh community --- and a uniform. Wood, with strong abrasion due to great age. India, 18th/19th century. Height: 37 cm. The statue is mounted on a custom stand. Arms and feet missing, otherwise good condition.

3 hand painted paintings of Indian birds on paper. Estimated to be early 19th century. Unsigned. Largest 16x12cm. Currently mounted and under glass in a wooden gold coloured frame measuting 57x48cm Can be collected framed and for shipping will be removed from frame and mount and send.

Antique Indian miniature painting of ladies in a harem. The wife or woman of highest stature is waited on by three lovely ladies. All four of the women are clothed in ornate textiles and with fine jewelry. The seated lady is being served wine in a small gold cup. Painted in gouache and gold on paper. Dates from the 18th/19th century.

Dimensions: 5 3/8" high x 3 1/2" wide

Antique Indian miniature painting of a scene with two beautiful ladies in a courtyard. It appears that the ladies picnic has been disturbed by the antics of a cat and bird. At their feet is a spread of fruit and wine. Also a small cage. One could imagine a scene where the bird has escaped and is being chased by the cat. The women pursue the cat and the escaped bird. White doves fly in the blue sky above the walls of the inner courtyard. Painted in gouache on paper...