A pair of antique Indian miniature portraits of the 3rd Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605) and his favorite wife, Empress Mariam-uz-Zamani. Emperor Akbar ruled from 1556-1605. His wife, Mariam-uz-Zamani, was born Jodha Bair, a Hindu-Rajput princess. She later gave birth to Salim, who succeeded Akbar as Emperor Jahangir. Shown here, the royal Mughal couple are painted in gouache and mounted in oval frames...

Antique Indian miniature panting of lady watching her maid kill a snake. The group of ladies, women with jewels and flowing saris look on with anxious expressions. The lush garden is inhabited with various birds and a cat. Mughal version of a Deccani school painting. Gouache and burnished gold on paper.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions in frame: 23 1/4" high x 19 1/4" wide (image size: 11 1/2" high x 7" wide)

Antique original Tibetan traveling inscribed metal brush case. Inscribed by hand of floral garden landscape mixed with scholar like objects. Original patina consistent with age. Two loops, one on the lid and the other od the long cylindrical side, provide a place to secure and tie in place. The top and bottom are flare out and brought to a point.

Age: 1800's

Dimensions: 13" long x 1/2"

Tibetan Zitan Wood Vaisravana Jambala, King of the North direction Vaisravana is an important protector in Buddhism, is one of the four Heavenly Kings, most precise the Guardian of the North, (Chinese: Pishamen Tian), He is portrayed standing in armour, with a Stupa on one hand and what looks as a snake on the other hand He is a popular and powerful protector from all demonic influences , warrior-king...

Gilded copper censer. Tibet 19th century or before. Small jar,perhaps a censer, in embossed copper applied with bronze motifs in relief, held by rivets. The base part is decorated with a band of palms and the upper part with Swastika. These two bands are cold gilded with gold powder which is firmly held probably by lacquer. The patina is excellent and guarantees a very old piece. Probably Tibet, 19th century or before...

An India bronze figure of Goddess dancing Dakini 17th century, good condition no damage please see picture for detail, size: 21 cm height weight about 650 gram.

Tibetan hand painted floral design storage chest with an upper and lower compartment. Yellow, orange, green and brown pigments comes through. Pigment and chest in original condition.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 51 1/2" high x 50" wide

You are considering a pair of Jain manuscript paintings on paper excerpted from a larger text. The paintings likely date to the 15th century, consistent with most similar examples. As can be seen, these paintings have been removed from the accompanying text. They are both in exceptional condition, with only one tiny "nick" in the upper margin of one of the paintings...

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.

A small, but extremely well carved zitan image of an unidentified lama seated in meditation. Remains of gold and colours. Probably an amulet piece. Consecrated. H 5.8 cm. 18th cent (perhaps earlier). Condition: Excellent (minor wear due to age).

An extremely rare tool for grating precious stones (serdar) such as coral, turquoise, lapis lazuli and shell. Made of iron, gold and silver. The serdar (together with a special file) is used for powdering various precious stones and minerals to be mixed with the clay for making votive amulets in clay (tsatsa). 18th cent. L 14 cm. Condition: Excellent (natural wear from use).

A fragment of a Mandorla of gilt, hammered copper decorated with a standing Bodhisattva Padmapani on a lotus flower and surrounded by scrolls and flowers. Fine details. Tibet, 15–16th cent. H 9 cm. Condition: very good.

Statue of Vajradakini, naked, wearing a diadem and jewels, dancing on a lotus, with a "vajra" and a "damaru" in her hands and a "khatvanga" under her right arm. The Vajradakini is backed by a flaming aureola. Bronze, with fine patina and remnants of the original coulouring. The statue was cast in three parts. Tibet, 19th/20th century. Height: 23.3 cm. Very good condition...

Very old statue of a household protecting deity, with an enigmatic expression, standing, hands in "namaste" posture. Wood, with dark age patina. Nepal, early 19th century. Height: 36.8 cm. The statue is mounted on a custom stand. Old insect infestation (treated, no danger), otherwise good condition.

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.

An INDIAN ANTIQUE BRONZE RITUAL OIL LAMP IN THE SHAPE OF A WELL WITH GODDESS LAKSHIMI AND AN ELEPHANT. Height: 13.5 cm

Antique Indian miniature painting of a palace scene. Two beautiful court ladies sit on a palace balcony overlooking a lotus pond. A noble courtier sits at their feet. In the distance, another palace peeks through the trees. It is dusk and the setting sun has turned part of the sky orange. The image is framed by writing. There are gold details and a deer sits off to the side. This page is beautiful framed so the edges can be seen...