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Place of Origin: South Asian
Child
s Pedal Race Car by Saibro, circa 1950
Located in Evergreen, CO
Sleek and sporty, this mid-20th century child's car was manufactured by Saibro in India. It features a mesh grille, padded seat, metal pedals, rubber tires, and proudly wears racing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch Solid Silver Cigar Case c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch hand-crafted solid silver cigar case. Of rectangular form with rounded edges, finely chased throughout with scrolling leaves and floral patterns on ...
Category
19th Century Other Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
19th Century Hand Carved Wood Large Scale Indian Figurene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome.
Signs of heavy deterioration over the years.
A curiosity/collectors piece.
Please see detailed photos for c...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
$4,116 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Hanging Incense Burner, Indian, Bronze, Ceremonial Censer, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking antique hanging temple incense burner. An Indian, heavy bronze ceremonial censer of impressive scale and intricate detail, dating to the Victorian period, circa 18...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Bronze Buddhist Ghanta Hand Bell with Vajra / Dorje Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient bronze ghanta bell.
In a Buddhist style.
With engraved and embossed geometric decoration to the bell body.
The handle with a 3 point vajra device with each point em...
Category
18th Century Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Anglo-Indian Art Deco Silver Presentation Casket
Located in London, GB
This Anglo-Indian silver casket is inscribed on a central panel to the front with the following: 'Presented to / Mr. A. L. Guildford, B.Sc. M.I.E....
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair of 19th C. Hand-Carved Wood Fragments from India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Hindu temple fragments. This pair of antique fragments were elements of a section of hand-carved wood frieze, within a...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Fine Vintage graduated Amethyst Gemstone Necklace Indian Middle Eastern Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Vintage graduated Amethyst Necklace
A Very fine Vintage Amethyst Necklace made from double sting of graduated beads interspersed with small gold plated metal spacers creating sumptu...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst
19th Century Indian Pipe – Carved Stone and Silver-Plated Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
"19th Century Indian Pipe – Carved Stone and Silver-Plated Metal"
Dimensions: 15 x 3 x 3 cm
Antique ceremonial pipe of Indian origin, dating from the 19th century, made of finely ca...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Silver
Portal I made in Terracotta
Located in Kolkata, IN
The portal to unknown realms of the intangible. A gentle reminder of our soul cravings. Portal I is made in terracotta, creating that bond between the earth and the vast universe.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
$660 / item
Portal II made in Pure Brass
Located in Kolkata, IN
The portal to unknown realms of the intangible. A gentle reminder of our soul cravings. Portal III is made in natural and pure brass, creating that bond between the earth and the vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
$2,642 / item
Splendid 19th Century Anglo-Indian CHESS BOARD TABLE
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century CHESS BOARD TABLE
in ebony wood with bone applications.
Small flaws.
good condition
Dim.: 52.5 x 37.5 cm.
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Decorated Cigarette Keeper, Indian, Brass, Tobacco Tin, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand-decorated cigarette keeper. An Indian, brass tobacco tin with ash tray, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing smoking interest, with a pleasingly naive decor
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn throughout
Cylindrical brass form presents warm golden tones
Hand engraved throughout, with geographic and foliate detail
Useful ashtray lid...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Group of Fourteen Indian Painted Terracotta
Cotton Dressed Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A group of fourteen Indian painted terracotta
and cotton dressed figures
Krishnanagar, West Bengal, 20th century
Mounted on square bases,
depicting mainly processional figur...
Category
20th Century Tribal South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Indo- Portuguese Rosewood Altar from Goa
Located in Topanga, CA
An incredibly gorgeous 19th century altar from Goa. This Indo-Portuguese piece is crafted from rosewood and reflects the unique blend of Indian and Portuguese artistic influences cha...
Category
19th Century Other Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Carved Wood Boat Prow from Kerala, South India with Natural, Elegant Wave Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand-carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with curling volute and decoratively cu...
Category
20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Indo - Portuguese Rosewood Altar
Located in Topanga, CA
This 19th-century Indo-Portuguese altar was masterfully crafted from rich rosewood and crowned with a beautifully carved crosses at the top. This exceptional piece exemplifies the ha...
Category
19th Century Other Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
North Indian Illuminated Calligraphy Qur
an Leaf, 18th-19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A single two-sided Qur'an manuscript leaf with beautiful hand inked calligraphy with gilt borders and a gilt cartouche with calligraphic decoration. No...
Category
Early 19th Century Islamic Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
A Mid 19th Century Mughal Style Silver Betel Box, Northern India
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Intended to hold paan or betel, the seamed cylindrical body flaring downward towards the base, the domed lid showing a lotus-bud final over a flattened and canted rim, both decorated...
Category
Mid-19th Century Islamic Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$1,560 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port
Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880
By Sachin Engineer Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Anglo-Indian copper and brass port and starboard ship lanterns with the original Fresnel lenses, vented tops, stamped badges, carrying handles and rear sliding doors with han...
Category
1880s Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Asian Amethyst teardrop pearl beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage amethyst teardrop silver bead natural pearl necklace
Teardrop faceted amethyst beads with tube silver beads and small natural pearls
length 19 inch 48 cm
Asian probably In...
Category
Late 20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst
Fine Vintage Indian Faceted Geometric silver beaded necklace Asian Jewels
Located in London, GB
Fine Vintage Indian Faceted Geometric silver beaded necklace Asian Vintage Jewellery Gifts
Graduated Hollow Geometric faceted silver beads 0.05 /1 cm diameter
High grade silver 92...
Category
1970s Vintage South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Tribal Silver Bracelets, India, 19th Century (74 and 67 g)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking pair of 19th-century tribal bracelets from India, crafted in solid silver and distinguished by their bold, architectural form. Each bracelet features a sculptural ring-sha...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Brass Synagogue Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Zhumbar - large brass lamp for festive occasions. India, early 20th century.
Central hoop, with a dozen curved arms (with hoops at their end) - six turning upwards and six downwards. Four rods for suspension. Such lamps served the "Bene Israel" congregation that lived mainly in Bombay, Calcutta and other towns in western India. "Oil chandeliers with thirteen arms, known as Zhumbar, were used in the synagogue on festive occasions"
Literature: Orpa Slapak (Editor), "The Jews of India - Bene Israel, Cochin...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Heavy Silver Tribal Bracelet, Rajasthan, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This striking 19th-century silver bracelet from Rajasthan is more than a piece of jewelry—it is a piece of history. Entirely handmade and weighing nearly 400 grams, it exemplifies th...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Fine Asian Ethnographic Silver Necklace India Jewellery Gifts
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian silver necklace Asian Tribal Jewellery
A Very fine Vintage Indian silver necklace made in sections with floral pattern a...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Nepalese Book Illumination, circa 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Leporello of 17 yellow-coloured thick paper leaves lined in red, with 8 full-page gouaches on one side and 8 half-page gouaches on the other side, the latter side with many small dra...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Indian Goddess Figurine Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully authentic hand carved statue of an Indian deity goddess. Distressed paint finish.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Folk Art Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita.
Large and heavy Antique Indian Temple toy metal camel, bronze camel on wheels.
Camel with r...
Category
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Unique and Large Thewa Pendant – Rajasthan, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Unique and Large Thewa Pendant – Rajasthan, Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Provenance: Rajasthan, India
Date: Late 19th to early 20th century
Dimensions: 5.5 × 4.7 × 0.3 cm
Material...
Category
20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Lot of Three Indian Terracotta Processional Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of three Indian terracotta processional figures.
Krishnanagar, Bengal, 19th Century.
Painted terracotta figures, depicting two males and one female musician...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Painted Leather Giraffe Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of hand painted leather giraffe sculptures featuring a geometric pattern body and life like heads. Beautifully hand-crafted with expressi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
$1,200 / set
Rare Antique Ebony And Specimen Wood Ceylonese Miniature Octagonal Table
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare antique ebony and specimen wood miniature octagonal table. Ceylonese/Indian. Circa 19th century.
Free UK delivery via a selected parcel company.
...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony, Palmwood
$2,287 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung with natural fibers. Necklaces such as these were a stat...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Vintage Hand Polished Brass Flamingo Figure
Located in Cordova, SC
Beautiful brass flamingo polished to a mirror finish. This piece is in exceptional condition.
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Delhi Stones and Streets by C.S.H. Jhabvala, Signed by the Author
Located in valatie, NY
Delhi: Stones And Streets by C.S.H. Jhabvala. Published by Ravi Dayal, Delhi, 1990. 2nd Ed Signed hardcover with dust jacket. Professor Cyrus S.H. Jhabvala was a prominent Indian arc...
Category
1990s South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Medallion Ashok Hotel Diplomat Enclave New Delhi 5-Star Paperweight Pendant Key
By Alexander Girard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Named after Emperor Ashoka the Great, this heavy 6 oz. cast metal medallion once adorned the key that opened room No.316 at the Great Emperor's Hotel in New Delhi, India. The Ashok H...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Asian Antique Bronze Tibetan Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell and Scepter.
Antique Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Prayer Bell with Vajra.
A Bronze ritual bell "DRIL...
Category
Early 1900s Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage carved and painted two-toned wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed patina. Born in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu during the mid-20th century, this vintage car...
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Illustration of the Feet of Lord Rama,
Sri Ram Prada Yatra
Located in Soquel, CA
Finely detailed illustration of the feet of Lord Rama. The feet are labeled with illustrative symbols, including a lotus flower, shells, and crescent moons. There are a total of 17 s...
Category
19th Century Other Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lot of Two Indian Terracotta Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lot of two Indian terracotta figures.
Lucknow, India, 19th Century.
Painted terracotta figures, depicting a female pottery seller
and a male flow...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Matched pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Indian Temple Processional Figures
Located in London, GB
Matched pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Indian Temple Processional Figures
Dated to the later part of the 19th Century this matched pair of Indian temple processional figures stan...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Eternal India by Indira Gandhi, Jean Louis Nou Hardcover Table Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Eternal India by Indira Gandhi, Jean Louis Nou hardcover table book New York, NY: Vendome Press, 1980. First English Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine.
Length: 2...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Brass Sculpted “Shalom” Menorah/Chanukia
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Brass Sculpted Shalom Menorah with polished finish and intricate details. Perfect for Hanukkah celebrations or as a decorative piece.
We sell items as acquired, without re...
Category
1970s Vintage South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Silver cigarette case with Portrait of Maharaja Sajjan Singh Bahadur, 1910
By Hamilton
Co., Calcutta
Located in Trieste, IT
Rare silver cigarette case with enameled portrait of Maharaja Sajjan Singh Bahadur of Ratlam State (1880 - 1947).Silver case (tested), probably Anglo-Indian, first quarter ...
Category
1910s Anglo-Indian Vintage South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
$5,009 Sale Price
25% Off
1930s Wood Himachal Pot
Located in Roma, IT
This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary setting.
They are Indian arte...
Category
1930s Anglo-Indian Vintage South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came from the vibrant state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.
Meticulously handcrafte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood
Vintage Embroidered Elephant Toy in Stuffed Cotton from India 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950.
Collectible, one of a kind, small Anglo Raj vintage hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant.
Handm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile
Nepalese Sterling Silver and Onyx Dragon Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nepalese sterling silver and onyx dragon bracelet. Weight: 90 grams.
Category
Mid-20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Garnet Cluster 925 Sterling Silver Fashion Jewelry 8" Inch Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Multi-Stone Garnet Cluster 925 Sterling Silver Fashion Jewelry 8" Inch Bracelet. This stunning bracelet brings together the rich, earthy tones of garnets beautifully complemented by ...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$195 Sale Price
40% Off
Palatial Indian Figurative Silver Hookah -- 46 in, 116 cm
Located in New York, US
Our palatial sized figurative Indian hookah depicting a lovely woman holding a snake is finely crafted from silver of .900 purity and exhibits exceptional chasing and repoussage. Ma...
Category
20th Century Late Victorian South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sized (13" height) Indian temple toy. Camel with rider. Very rare to see this size.
India is famous for its brass and copper metal craftsmanship. It ...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$790 Sale Price
50% Off
Anglo-Indian / Vizagapatam Horn Veneered Watch Hutch of Architectural Form
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian buffalo horn veneer on sandalwood watch hutch of architectural form made to resemble a mantle or bracket clock. The front with a pair of spiral columns centering a starb...
Category
Mid-19th Century Anglo Raj Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone, Horn, Wood
Anglo-Indian Silver Belt Buckle with Red and Black Belts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is a highly ornate and decorative old Anglo-Indian silver belt buckle with red and black ribbon belts. It dates to the early 20th centu...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$795 Sale Price
36% Off
Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950.
Anglo Raj vintage hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant, India, 1950.
Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric elephant toy.
Vintage small elephant stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with small mirrors, great collector piece.
Anglo Raj, small stuffed elephant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Antique Carved Wooden Cart Wheel
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique carved wooden wheel on iron stand. Wonderful primitive decorator's item.
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s, Biomorphic Sea Form Brass Table Dish
By Ben Seibel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Animorphic table dish or ashtray, solid brass, hand crafted and polished. Signed.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces at the Musee d
Orsay Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Masterpieces at the Musee d'Orsay
by Anne Distel, Genieve Lacambre, Sylvie Gache-Patin, et al.
Musee d'Orsay Impressionist and Post-Impressioni...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Golden gilt metal brooch with rose cut diamonds, India end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Button-parade brooch in golden metal and diamonds from India for the English market. The base is made up of a continuous laminar body element that opens into petals with twisted tips...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sepia Tent Pegging Photograph
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Colonial Tent Pegging Photograph, Poona 1903.
Rare sepia toned late Victorian Colonial photograph showing a group of horsemen 'Tent Pegging' with the caption 'Poona 1903'. The photo has been embossed...
Category
Early 1900s Sporting Art Antique South Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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