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Hindu Trinity Carved in Granite
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Pre 1980 item# 287355 (stock# 28-05)
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Vishnu, the central figure, faces forward, with Shiva in half profile on the right and Brahma in half profile on the left in this exceptionally finely done granite sculpture of the Hindu Trinity. With three sides of the carving devoted to the gods in their prescribed relative positions, the back side of the piece depicts Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and happiness. She is carved in relief as a smaller figure recessed within a shell-shaped frame. The smooth granite faces of the figures are rendered ...click for details
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Rajasthan Miniature of a Dancer
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Pre 1900 item# 157519 (stock# 58-02)
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A gorgeous Indian dancer strikes a pose of pure attitude in this classic 19th century Indian miniature of the Rajasthan School. Of the various Indian schools of painting, Rajput and Rajput-Mughal styles have, in our view, the most enduring appeal. This Rajput work demonstrates the look of languorous elegance characteristic not only of that school of painting but of the architecture of palaces and temples that still exist throughout the state of Rajasthan. In this miniature, the dancer stands in ...click for details
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Wine Server, Republic of Georgia
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Pre 1920 item# 157228 (stock# 28-01)
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Wine pitchers as large as this one (nearly 20 inches in height) from the Republic of Georgia show the Georgians' high regard for the products of their vineyards. Incised designs of grape leaves decorate the sides and neck of this handsome silver over copper container from the late 19th/early 20th century. The copper shows through the thin silver coating for an interesting patina. Such a pitcher would have been used at the frequent traditional banquets, called supras, an important element of ...click for details
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Painted Shutters, Rajasthan
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Pre 1950 item# 142506 (stock# 58-01)
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Vishnu, a major god in Hinduism and Indian mythology, is depicted on these mid-20th century shutters from the Indian state of Rajasthan. The god is shown in traditional fashion, with four arms and holding four symbolic items--a conch shell, lotus, wheel and mace. The decorative interior shutters have iron hinges, hasp and chain. When used as wall art, the shutter can be hung in one piece or the sides separated and hung as two single pieces. The shutters are in very good condition. Dimensions: he ...click for details
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