Dancing Krishna, Orissa, India, ca. 17th Century, Cire Perdue/Lost Wax Bronze

16th century lost wax cast bronze Venugopala form of Krishna, India The Venugopala form of Krishna playing the flute is to Vaishnavite iconography what Nataraja is to the Shaivites:...

18th-19th century lost wax cast bronze Radha, wife of Krishna, India Radha was a one of the gopis (milkmaids or cowherds) who Krishna played and danced with as a child. They develop...

Antique bronze Indian horse statue Material : bronze 22,5 cm high 7,9 cm wide and 11 cm deep 17th century Weight: 932 grams Originating from India Nr: 3817-1

This exceptional antique wooden Krishna statue hails from India and dates back to the 17th or 18th century. Meticulously handcrafted from wood, it stand...

A stylish antique Khond bronzed metal stylized figure of an Ox dating from the early to mid 20th century made in Orissa, India. The Khonds are an indigenous Adivasi tribal commun...

Antique brass Jain shrine Material: Brass 31,5 cm high 15 cm wide and 11 cm deep 16-17th century The naked Tirthankara modeled with broad shoulders and long arms down to the sides. ...

This antique pottery Krishna statue is a charming devotional piece from the early 20th century, showcasing the artistic traditions of India. Expertly crafted from pottery, the statue...

A gorgeous and refined Burmese crowned and adorned seated bronze Buddha, Kingdom of Arakan, Mrauk-U period, 17th century. The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana upon a high double lotus pedestal, hands in dhyana mudra, a ritual vessel resting in his upturned palms. He is festooned with jewelry – armlets, bracelets, anklets, a double necklace, a jeweled belt, and large earrings. His hair done up in a high chignon, covering the ushnisha, and topped by a stupa shaped finial. The Buddha wears a large five pointed crown tied with ribbons that flare dramatically behind either ear, and a thin scarf...

A heavy and well cast South Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja, or Shiva as Lord of the Dance, in the Chola style, late 19th or early 20th century, India. Shiva is portrayed here in his form as Nataraja, the Lord of the Dance. An iconic and powerful image, Shiva is portrayed engaged in his dance of creation, protection, and destruction, bringing together all his aspects into one sublime form. Shiva dances ecstatically, facing the viewer with his body twisted, his long locks of hair streaming out around him, his four arms in action, with one leg raised, the other stomping on the dwarf demon Apasmara, who represents spiritual ignorance. In one hand he holds a damaru, or ritual drum...

The antique sandstone head from India is a remarkable and historically significant artifact with deep cultural and artistic roots. Crafted from sandstone, this head stands at 42 cm i...