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...

Charming votive folk embroidery, from the Saurashtra area of Gujarat, made by the Kanbi farmers caste, circa 50/60 years old. The two ply field is woven from all hand spun rough cotton thread; hand dyed silk thread and small glass mirrors. Ganesh is flanked by two female consorts and his “vehicle” of mice beneath him. These are brought out during religious and auspicious festivals. Excellent condition. W: 54cm/21.1in and H: 56cm/22in. Free shipping.

A richly hand painted Tibetan storage chest, its entire painted with a vivid palette of red, orange, green, and gold mineral pigments. The surface is adorned with auspicious imagery, including phoenix-like birds, dragons, and blooming peonies, framed by scrolling floral borders...

This small vase is probably the upper part of a candlestick. We do not have an example of a Merenide candlestick but those from Egypt are cast in 2 parts which fit together, for the purpose of more practical cleaning of the wax. Its square shape and its incised decoration in the style of "lion's teeth" leads us to think that it is a creation of the Maghreb or Andalusia rather than Syro-Egyptian. Kufic characters are chiseled on the 4 faces. Thick and heavy. Height 10cm...

Drawing of a young boy dressed in oriental style. The clothing seems to indicate the Ottoman Empire. According to the written indications, this is a "Little Sultan" painted by Angèle Bouët in 1870 in a boarding school called "Pontlieue" near Le Mans. On the back of the drawing, the label of a framer from Le Mans confirms the region. This framer, Zakarie Maignan, was known for his quality work. We found no trace of this painter. Nor was there anything about the child depicted...

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...