Antique, 18th century, Indo-Persian, Islamic, Mughal India, Udaipur Rajasthan, Indian sword, Talwar-Tulwar.

DETAILS: Slightly curved, single-edged, very heavy and sturdy blade with a false edge (Yelmen), hand-forged from Damascus steel with excellent quality watered pattern...

Very good quality antique Indo-Persian Islamic Mughal Indian large dagger Pesh Kabz, North India 18th century...

Accurately depicted paining on canvas of Sri Nathji. 60x60 cm. currently framed under glass. Undated, estimated to be 21st century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped unframed worldwide.

Accurately depicted paining on canvas of Sri Nathji. 60x60 cm. currently framed under glass. Undated, estimated to be 21st century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped unframed worldwide.

Unusual antique Tibetan gau ghao (gao). Used as a portable shrine that hangs around the neck, a gao is usually a box filled with prayers written on cloth around a central deity visible through a window. This gao is flat but it is similar to the traditional gao in that it has a central deity and a window cut out of leather...

An unusual model of Phurba in lost wax cast bronze and gilded with mercury. Iron blade. The handle is made up of a whole bust of the deity and not just a head as we can usually find it. Known models with busts are extremely rare, there are 2 or 3 in the museums of Delhi. Examination shows us that it is not a montage from a cut statuette but that the bust was cast especially for this Phurba. The lower part of the skull necklace was broken and lost; it was replaced...

A collection of 6 Bon Horned Eagle and Kila Protectors Initiation Cards, Tzakli, miniature paintings used in initiation rituals. Painted with colors on coarse heavy paper depicting the Horned Eagles of different colours: Green, White, Red and Yellow, ( the Horned Eagle is one of the most important Protectors), the Kila Dagger and the the Bumpa vase all belonging to the Bon religion. All with identifying labels on the reverse written in Ume script and with prayers as well. Tibet, 19–20th cent...

A collection of 6 Bon Teachers Initiation Cards, Tzakli, miniature paintings used in initiation rituals. Painted with colors on coarse heavy paper depicting Nyamme Sherab Gyaltsen and his main disciples all belonging to the Bon religion. All with identifying labels on the reverse written in Ume script and with prayers as well. Tibet, 19–20th cent. Circa H 15 x W10 cm. Condition: some wear due to use and age.

Two(2) Tibetan Glass Zi shape Beads, 37mm x 14mm (1 1/2" x 1/2").

Two(2) Tibetan large Coral Beads, 24mm x 13mm(15/16" x 1/2"), purchased in Tibet prior to 1980.

Tibetan Coral Barrel shape Large Bead, 20mm x 21mm(7/8" x 7/8"). Purchased in Tibet prior to 1980.

Special Offer- reduced m $260 to $220. Good strand of antique gold washed silver beads, from Kandy, Sri Lanka, circa 19th century. Some losses to gilt (see enlargements), the small spacer beads seem to be made from serpentine. Total length: 69cm/27in- see enlargements for scale. 66 grams. Free shipping.

From Central Asia this Camel bone bracelet has elaborate silver repousse fittings...hinged and has a small lidded container. Interior dimensions roughly 2.25 x 2 inches.... 3/4 inches high... my wrist measures roughly 6 inches around and it fits me...

Exquisite gold damascened antique, 18th-19th century, Indo - Persian Islamic axe, entirely made of well hand-forged steel, including a large crescent-shaped blade, decorated on each side with hand-chiseled cartouches with Arabic "nasta'liq"calligraphy among scrolled arabesques and highlighted by a gold koftgari inlay including the edges of the blade...

Antique Indian miniature painting of Adharanishvara, the combination of the God Shiva and his consort Parvati in one body. The half male, half female represents the union of opposites, the universal principles: masculine, Purusha and feminine, Prakriti. In this painting, Parvati is easily identified by her beauty and crown. Shiva is identified by the snake the encircle both their neck, his tiger cloth, and his long hair which is secured on top of his head...

Antique Indian miniature painting of Radha and Krishna in the garden. Best known for their love to each other, the God Krishna and his true love, the Goddess Radha are two of the most adored deities in Hinduism. While strolling the hills, Krishna often played his flute for the grazing cows. A young and beautiful gopi (caretaker of cows) heard his flute and the two fell in love. In this painting we see the young couple flanked on either side by two attendant girls...

Antique Indian painting of two men riding on the back of a camel. Beautiful detail work in their garments and hair. The quick gait of the camel is conveyed in it's wide steps and the backward motion of the tassels and drapery. Painted in gouache pigments on paper. Framed.

Age: 18th/ 19th century

Dimensions: Art: 9 3/8" high x 9 5/8" wide. Frame: 18 3/8" high x 18 3/8" wide.

Fine and rare, large copper repousse and chased copper plate depicting a religious scene or narrative. This was acquired in Sri Lanka in the 1990s, the vendor said this was showing the life of Buddha, but the iconography suggests it is most likely Hindu as the central image is shown facing the left, sitting on a tiger pelt, set against a foliate scroll background. This could be representing Shiva with his consort Parvati and son Ganesh. Superb workmanship, circa 19th century...