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Place of Origin: South Asian
Indian Bronze Figure of Yoga Narasimha, 17th-18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautifully patinated bronze figure of Yoga Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Vishnu as a man-lion is from Kashmir in North India. Nara means man and simha means lion. He is ...
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Early 18th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India. Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents. Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Finely Executed Ganesh Soapstone Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Prato, IT
India, 19th century Signs of old repaired cracks Dimensions: approx. H 29 x L 20 x P 6 cm. In the Hindu religion, Ganesha or Ganesh (Sanskrit ???? IAST Ga?esa [1]) is one of the best known and most revered representations of God; eldest son of Shiva and Parvati...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

Asian Bronze Pair of Hanuman Kneeling Buddhist Figure Candleholders
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Part human-part monkey, Hanuman is a central character in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is generally depicted as a man with the face of a monkey and a long tail. Often described as t...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Mukhalingam in the form of a Head, India, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This bronze plaque representation of Shiva with a human face was intended to serve as a lingam cover. This example has an elaborate mustache, a bell shaped cap with an oil lamp on ...
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19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Indian Brass Plaque of Shiva as 4-Armed Virabhadra, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This striking brass plaque depicts Virabhadra, a personification of the god Shiva, created by him to fight in his quarrel with Daksha. Here with 4 arms and hands, Virabhadra holds a ...
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19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Midcentury Hand Carved Marble Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
This stunning midcentury hand-carved marble Buddha head is a remarkable piece of art, showcasing exceptional detail and craftsmanship. The marble features a beautiful range of tones,...
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1970s Vintage South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Brass Kondh Sculpture of a Tribal Warrior Riding a Beast
By Konda Tribe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wonderful decorative and heavy cast brass of a warrior horse or beast rider. The horse and warrior are very modern tribal elongated form. The tribal ho...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Bronze Figure of Narasimha, South India, 16th-17th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The lion-headed deity seated on round base over a stepped platform. Lakshmi seated on his left thigh, his principal hands holding a mace and lotus bud and upper hands holding a chakr...
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Early 17th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
In the early 19th century, in the heart of Burma, a small but profoundly meaningful masterpiece emerged—a lacquered wooden sculpture that captures the essence of devotion and prayer....
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Early 1800s Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze and Copper Alloy Roundel of Hanuman, the Hindu Monkey God
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Roundel bronze relief of the god Hanuman shown in profile walking with his right hand raised, 18th-19th century.
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Early 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

An Aniconic Lingam on a Stone Base
Located in Chicago, IL
These granite river stones are depictions of the Lingam, symbolizing the Hindu god Shiva in Shaivism. They are considered to be emblems of generative and destructive power. While roo...
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21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Granite

Handmade Leather Decorative Elephant
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and unique leather elephant toy or decorative object, with handstitched leather cord, and engraving on the sides as shown, metal rings as eyes well done piece filled inside.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Leather

Red and Gold Gilt Indian Acanthus Carved Finial Drilled to Be Made into a Lamp
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indian red painted and parcel gilt wooden finial from the mid 20th century with carved acanthus leaves, pre-drilled to be made into a table lamp. Created in India during th...
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Indian Hand-Carved 19th Century Stone Sphinx Sculpture with Tiara and Earrings
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Indian sphinx hand-carved stone sculpture, probably intended to adorn and protect a temple. The Indian stone sculpture features a...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century Indian Hand-Carved Grey Stone Soldier Temple Sculptures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 19th century Indian sculptures hand-carved from grey stone to adorn a temple. These sculptures display two bearded men standing on cubic pedestals. The men appear to be British soldiers as evidenced by their clothes and weapons, both carrying a dagger and a musket. The sculptures were likely adornments for a temple, perhaps as guardians. This 19th century set of Indian stone soldier...
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19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Nepalese Gilt Bronze Buddhist Figure of Manjushri, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, early to mid 20th century. The Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom ...
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Pair 19th Century Anglo Indian carved torchers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of well carved 19th Century Anglo Indian hardwood torchers, profusely carved all over, dome petal shaped tops comprising of various foliage and berry's, circular centre with a...
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1860s Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

18/19th Century Bodhisattva
Located in SE
Bodhisattva, a religious sculpture, probably made in India 1750-1850. The sculpture has been painted and gilded, but with very little remains. Bodhisattva, in Buddhism, is one who s...
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Late 18th Century Folk Art Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of original paint. Handcrafted in India during the 1740s-1760s in order to take place in a monument, this teak architectural carving features a guardian lion, his teeth resting on a man's head. The sculpture shows traces of its original paint, while carving technique presents a great attention to details. The flat top suggests this was used as a column base, perhaps in a temple. With its expressive character and original paint, this Indian mid 18th century carved lion figure...
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Mid-18th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Indian Handcarved Architectural Columns, c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century Indian pair of hard wood, hand carved architectural columns. Condition In great condition - No Damage. Size Height: 163cm Base Diameter: 42cm.
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19th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

1950s Indian White Marble Bust of a Nobleman with Hat
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Indian hand carved white marble bust of a nobleman with hat. It comes from the collection of a Spanish aristocratic family in Madrid.
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Mid-20th Century South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

An Anglo-Indian teak carving of Arthur Wellesley Circa 1803
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This naïve likeness is carved from a solid teak block. The head has deep set eyes and a distinctive beaked nose. He is wearing a tailcoat with seven rows of frogging and tasselled ...
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Early 1800s Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Teak

Expressive Sandstone Sculpture of Apsara Playing Sitar, 18th Century India
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Sandstone sculpture of Apsara playing sitar with dancing pose in front of a garland arch. Covered with rests of stucco and old painting with beautiful face expression and flower lotus tiara...
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18th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Elegant Sandstone Sculpture of Apsara Playing Sitar, 18th Century, India
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Elegant sandstone sculpture of apsara playing sitar with missing arms with a beautiful face and a high tiara and pleated robes. It comes with a custom Lucite base. Weight: 21.3 lb...
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Early 18th Century Antique South Asian Figurative Sculptures

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