Reclaimed Khmer Sculpture Fragment, Early 20th Century

A hand fragment holding a scroll, reclaimed from a Khmer stone statue. East Thailand, early 20th Century.  Hand-carved in sandstone, the fragment was part...

A tall stone sculpture hand-carved in Indonesia, mounted on a black metal cube stand. Narrow slate. The sculpture itself is 10" Wide x 5" deep x ...

Unearth the ancient whispers of India’s sacred architecture with this Antique stone temple fragment, a 17th-century relic (or possibly older) that carries the spiritual essence and artistry of a bygone era. Carved from natural stone, this enigmatic fragment measures 27.9 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, and 23.2 cm deep, its weathered surfaces etched with traces of intricate motifs—perhaps floral patterns, divine figures, or celestial symbols—that once adorned a grand Hindu or Jain temple. Originating from India, where temple construction flourished under dynastic patronage, this piece reflects the mastery of stonemasons who transformed rugged stone into narratives of devotion, likely part of a pillar, frieze, or sanctum wall. Weighing 2.1 kgs, its compact yet evocative form bears the patina of centuries, with softened edges and mineral deposits that testify to exposure to the elements and ritual use. The fragment’s abstract geometry and symbolic carvings hint at its original context, whether depicting deities like Shiva, Vishnu, or Tirthankaras, or cosmic themes central to Indian spirituality. Created during a period of architectural splendor under empires like the Mughals or regional kingdoms, it bridges the tangible and the divine, offering a tactile link to India’s temple...

A Batak architectural carved-wood house panel from Northern Sumatra (Sumatera Utara) in the Indonesian Malay archipelago. This vintage carved house fragment from the Batak peoples of...