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Indian Division


Image Code V01
Catalogue No.: V01

Description: Early Buddhist Figurine. Kushan Period (1st-2nd Century AD) Rare early terracotta depiction of a seated figure in meditative pose, possibly a depiction of the young Buddha. Fine buff clay with traces of polychrome pigment. Uttar Pradesh, Northern India.

Size: 47 X 94mm.


Image Code V02
Catalogue No.: V02

Description: Ancient Indian Zoomorphic Figure. Maurya Period (4th-3rd Century BC). Handle strap with mythological zoomorphic figure. Red clay. Ganges River Valley, Bihar, India.

Size: 117 X 91mm.


Image Code V03
Catalogue No.: V03

Description: Carved Indian Funerary Figure. Early 19th Century. India.

Size: 250 X 45mm.


Image Code V04
Catalogue No.: V04

Description: Indian Bronze Buffalo Horn Vessel. 16th-18th Century. Uttar Pradesh Hill tribes bronze vessel used for ritual libations of sacred cow's milk.

Size: 161 X 42mm.


Image Code V05
Catalogue No.: V05

Description: Indian Kond Tribe Bronze Model of an Agricultural Implement or Hoe. Orissa, West India.

Size: 98 X 40mm.


Image Code V06
Catalogue No.: V06

Description: Indian Kond Tribe Bronze Model of a Winged Unicorn. Orissa, West India.

Size: 75 X 63mm.


Image Code V07
Catalogue No.: V07

Description: Indian Kond Tribe Bronze Figure of a Warrior. Orissa, West India.

Size: 66 X 38mm.


Image Code V08
Catalogue No.: V08

Description: Indian Kond Tribe Bronze Model of an Agricultural Implement or Plough. Orissa, West India.

Size: 87 X 22mm.


Image Code V09
Catalogue No.: V09

Description: Indian Kond Tribe Bronze Model of a Musician. Orissa, West India.

Size: 68 X 32mm.


Image Code V10
Catalogue No.: V10

Description: Indian Kond Tribe Bronze Bladder Vessel with Hinged Lid. Orissa, West India.

Size: 102 X 53mm.


Image Code V11
Catalogue No.: V11

Description: Indian Kond Tribe Bronze Figure of a Warrior. Orissa, West India.

Size: 79 X 65mm.


Image Code V12
Catalogue No.: V12

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 40 X 46mm.


Image Code V13
Catalogue No.: V13

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 49 X 40mm.


Image Code V14
Catalogue No.: V14

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 45 X 46mm.


Image Code V15
Catalogue No.: V15

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 39 x 47mm.


Image Code V16
Catalogue No.: V16

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 45 x 35mm.


Image Code V17
Catalogue No.: V17

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of the Taj Mahal.

Size: 46 x 37mm.


Image Code V18
Catalogue No.: V18

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 38 x 43mm.


Image Code V19
Catalogue No.: V19

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 49 x 40mm.


Image Code V20
Catalogue No.: V20

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 33 x 43mm.


Image Code V21
Catalogue No.: V21

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 38 x 46mm.


Image Code V22
Catalogue No.: V22

Description: Indian Miniature Painting on Ivory behind Glass. Early 19th century depiction of an Indian Maharaja or noble.

Size: 42 x 50mm.


Image Code V23
Catalogue No.: V23

Description: Carved Buff Sandstone Architectural Element. Niche depiction of a celestial entertainer or goddess between two pillars, the piece having once served as an architectural element or lintel. Late Mediaeval Period (c. 12th century AD). Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan, Northern India.

Size: 510 x 330mm.


Image Code V24
Catalogue No.: V24

Description: Carved Buff Sandstone Depiction of a Deity Group. This figure, once having served as a lintel or pillar element depicts two celestial dancers amongst other deities including Ganesa and two bearded males. Late Mediaeval Period (c. 12th century AD). Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan, Northern India.

Size: 430 x 320mm.


Image Code V25
Catalogue No.: V25

Description: Brass Elephant Ring Handle Pair. Quality early Indian brass handles in the form of a processional elephant with rope twist design rings. 19th Century.

Size: 100 x 54mm.


Image Code V26
Catalogue No.: V26

Description: Indian Bronze Deity. 19th Century.

Size: 144 x 59mm.


Image Code V27
Catalogue No.: V27

Description: Indian Carved Wood Turban Stand with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay.
Late 19th century.


Size: 668 x 359mm.


Image Code V28
Catalogue No.: V28

Description: Indian Sandstone Sculpture - Female Dancer. Magnificent late medieval period Hindu sculpture (above waist portion) in the Khajuraho style depicting an Apsara or heavenly nymph whose lithe body, highly ornamented and full bosomed, displays all the attitudes of dance and seductive gesture. She radiates the sensual vitality for which Hindu beauties of the period are celebrated. She is carved in the finest style with her right hand behind the neck and fingers of the left pinching her nipple and richly bejewelled with in elaborate crowned coif, slanted eyes and a thread-carved eyebrow, with a rounded fullness of body exemplifying a beauty worthy of the gods. The skill of the Indian stone-carver is highlighted to perfection in this exquisite portrayal of sensual beauty. Buff sandstone. Late Medieval Period (10th-12th Centuries AD). Rajastan, Northern India.

Size: 505 x 295mm.


Image Code V29
Catalogue No.: V29

Description: Indian Sandstone Sculpture - Female Dancer. Magnificent late medieval period Hindu sculpture in the Khajuraho style depicting an Apsara or heavenly nymph whose lithe body, highly ornamented and full bosomed, displays all the attitudes of dance and seductive gesture. She radiates the sensual vitality for which Hindu beauties of the period are celebrated. She is beautifully posed in triphanga (triple flexed) pose and richly bejewelled with an elaborate coif, slanted eyes and a thread-carved eyebrow, with a rounded fullness of body exemplifying a beauty worthy of the gods. The skill of the Indian stone-carver is highlighted to perfection in this exquisite portrayal of sensual vitality. Buff sandstone; 625 X 280 mm; Late Medieval Period (10th-12th Centuries AD). Rajastan, Northern India.

Size: 505 x 165mm.


Image Code V30
Catalogue No.: V30

Description: Indian Sandstone Sculpture - Shiva and Parvati. Magnificent late medieval period Hindu sculpture in the Khajuraho style depicting the god Shiva as Lord of the Dance and Regenerative Energy with his female counterpart Parvati as the Goddess of Beauty and Love. The pair embrace in triphanga pose with Parvati's arm extended over Shiva's shoulder, his arm around her whilst cupping her breast, the pair resplendently bejewelled and coiffed in elaborate attire as an incarnation of sensuous beauty. Buff sandstone. Late Medieval Period (10th-12th Centuries AD). Rajastan, Northern India.

Size: 515 x 365mm.


Image Code V31
Catalogue No.: V31

Description: Indian Sandstone Sculpture - Female Deity. Magnificent late medieval period Hindu sculpture in the Khajuraho style depicting an Apsara or heavenly nymph deity whose lithe body, highly ornamented and full bosomed, displays all the attitudes of dance and seductive gesture. She radiates the sensual vitality for which Hindu beauties of the period are celebrated. She is beautifully posed with a serene countenance, her right hand down at the waist, her left holding a stemmed attribute over the left shoulder and is richly bejewelled with an elaborate crowned coif, slanted eyes and a thread-carved eyebrow, with a rounded fullness of body exemplifying a beauty worthy of the gods. The skill of the Indian stone-carver is highlighted to perfection in this exquisite portrayal of sensual vitality. Buff sandstone. Late Medieval Period (10th-12th Centuries AD). Rajastan, Northern India.

Size: 505 x 188mm.

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