A rare group of devices which were used by Naga hunters, composed of three quivers with arrows and a box used to carry the game caught during the hunting. Two of the quivers are made of bamboo with leather decoration affixed on them, They contain three arrows each, complete with their arrow heads of different form. Length of the quivers: 48 and 55 cm. Length of the arrows: 54 to 59 cm...

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...

Nephrite hookah stem ring with gold inlay. The jade is deeply carved with grooves that are filled with hammered pure gold. Simple decoration of stylized flowers and leaves, probably tulips. Ottoman Empire, circa 1650–1750. This cylinder was probably an intermediate element between the stem and the mouthpiece, probably made of amber. Good condition, no restoration. Some missing inlays visible in photos. Length: 59 mm Diameter: 20 mm

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’’.

Indian bone carving depicting a palanquin with a figure being carried by two attendants on a wooden stand. This type of carving has a long history, with examples dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in South India. The scene is a common motif in traditional Indian art. 4 ” tall with stand. Without stand: 3” x 3”.

Large copper samovar chiseled with flowers and Islamic characters. Ottoman, possibly Balkan. 19th century or earlier. One wooden handle replaced. Traces of tin soldering. In working condition with embers. 66 x 47 cm.

A fine Indian/Mughal School 19th C painting of maharaja riding a horse. Unframed, matt size: 15” x 11.5”, painting size 13” x 10”.

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.

A fine Indian/Mughal School 19th C painting Radha and Krishna. Unframed, matt size: 13” x 17”, painting size 10” x 13”. Radha is seen as symbolizing the human soul. She is worshipped as the goddess of love and motherhood. While Krishna symbolizes God or the Supreme Self. Their love represents the soul's eternal longing to reunite with the divine.

Indian/Mughal School 18-19th C painting of Princess Nur Jahan and Attendants. A fine Indian/Mughal School 19th C painting of Princess Nur Jahan and Attendants. Unframed, size: 13” x 9½”. Losses to pigment, for detailed condition, please see images. Nur Jahan (1577–1645) was the twentieth wife of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. She was one of the most powerful and influential women of her time...

A fine Indian/Mughal School 19th C painting of an embracing couple. Unframed, matted size: 16 ½” x 11½”. Painting size: 9” x 5½”.

A fine Indian/Mughal School 19th C painting of a love scene. Framed, matted size: 15 ½” x 12”. Painting size: 11½” x 8 ½”.

A fine Indian School 19th C painting of royal procession with mounted elephants and camels. Framed size: 6 ½” x 11 ½”. Painting size: 4 5/8” x 10 ½”.

Indian School 19th C painting, Courtesan on the terrace of a palace. Framed size: 15” x 12”. Painting size: 8 ½ ” x 5 ½”.

Indian School 19th C painting, Courtesan on the terrace of a palace. Framed size: 15” x 12”. Painting size: 8 ½ ” x 5 ½”.

A rare and early coppery bronze image of the Dhyani Buddha Amoghasiddhi one of the five Tathagata of the Vajrayana tradition. He is depicted with high, three-pronged crown, seated on the high, plinth-like lotus throne. Remains of cold gilt to face. On either side of the base are images of garudas. Inside with remains of empowered materials. Western Tibet, 12th century. H 25 cm. Condition: Good patina. Minor losses to one finger and side attributes...