The watered tapering both-edged blade damascened with gold with a panel of floral sprays near the hilt, a thick gold band above, the hilt with slightly flattened spine  More »

The watered tapering both-edged blade damascened with gold with a panel of floral sprays near the hilt, a thick gold band above, the hilt with slightly flattened spine terminating in a fine inset rock crystal horse head, the mane carved, a stylised chain running from the collar around tongue free to loll attached with the round shapped finaly attach with hilt end .Rock Crystal hilt engraved with floral design . Note : A Small area around the horse nose is broken and missing . Meaurment : 34 cm long Condition report SMALL BREAK , OTHERWISE INTACT   « Less

East india coin (one Anna) 1835

East india coin (one Anna) 1835   « Less

Statuary gray shale India Pala IX century medieval Period Height : 31.5 cm Since ancient times, India has committed to women's special devotion. Figurines of the  More »

Statuary gray shale India Pala IX century medieval Period Height : 31.5 cm Since ancient times, India has committed to women's special devotion. Figurines of the Indus Valley to the goddesses of fertility, passing through the protective goddesses carved in the Gupta period at the entrance of the holy places. In medieval times, the woman remains a favorite subject for sculptors, whether Buddhist or Hindu. It appears, as here, as it retains a traditional look through the centuries : sensual. The woman at the tree present a generous bust, his head tilted slightly and twist the torso may restore the original position tribangha or " triple flexion " feature of Indian sculpture. The many ornaments that the parent (earrings, long beaded necklace) illustrate the strong taste of Indian women, from the earliest times to the present day, for items of adornment. The naturalistic treatment of the body, the roundness of form, purity and grace make this sculpture, a work full of charm that was to adorn the walls of the shrines covered with a multitude of goddesses, the devatas who charm the gods by their presence, and " women in the tree " : the shâlabhanjikâ, symbol of fertility. Symbol of fertility : Salabhanjika, or goddess of the tree is an embodiment of the regenerative forces of nature and the theme of divinity in the tree is one of the reasons of choice for sculptors of ancient India and medieval. Goddess touch a mango tree in the canonical triple flexion position ; his touch or his mere presence is enough to flower the tree fertilizing power of the woman is transmuted and symbolically nourishing sap.   « Less

Hanuman Nepal 19th century Superb and rare representation of the tutelary god of the Nepalese royal family : Hanuman Rama's army chief, it is shown here in a rare  More »

Hanuman Nepal 19th century Superb and rare representation of the tutelary god of the Nepalese royal family : Hanuman Rama's army chief, it is shown here in a rare form itiphallique. Drawn proudly on strong legs, mouth wide open, holding both hands to his erect penis. Posture and animal ancestral to frighten the enemies of the clan. Beautiful patina and very good condition for this sculpture which generates strength and power. Nepal 19th century Height : 31 cm   « Less