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. Between these main figures are both worldly and celestial beings including... Click for details

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. Painted in gouache on paper.

Age: 19th... Click for details

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

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. The... Click for details

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

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. Minor losses to... Click for details

A mounted Indian stone fragment dipecting the Hindu deity Tripurasundari from southern India. Hand carved of stone with loses.

Dimensions: 13 3/4" High x 9 1/4" wide x 5" deep

The third Great Cosmic Wisdom is known under the name of Tripura Sundari or Shrividya Tripura. The Goddess manifests, generally speaking, three fundamental aspects of the Divinity, which may be extended to the level of the whole creation. Moreover, this grandious manifestation of the Great... Click for details

Antique Indian miniature painting of Shrinathji, the 7-year-old manifestation of Krishna. He stands on a small platform with an umbrella over his head. A married couple offers food and drink. The architecture of the house is wealthy with intricately painted details. In the distance, clouds form. Undoubtedly this is a scene from one of Krishna's many stories. From the temple city of Nethdwara, Rajasthan, where Shrinathji is the central presiding deity of the Vaishnava sect known as... Click for details