Indian Himalayan Copper Yoni Lingam ceremonial vessel for Holy water, Dates from the 17th - 18th century. Forged from hand hammered copper, a tier-shaped vessel with a navel on the interior. Placed on stand, the vessel has a dramatic sculptural presence with a patina showing its use and age. The Yoni (vulva) is the symbol of the Hindu God Shakti.

Dates 17th-18th Century

Size H 16" x W 8" x D 2.5" without base

Tibetan bronze arm guard dagger,showing a mythical animal with a knife tongue rendered in great detail. This is a rare artifact that dates from the 19th century.

Provenance Broad Collection
Dates 19th century c1850
Size H 9.5" x W 4.5" x D 3.5"

Antique Indian Yantra. Double sided. Red and black ink on thin paper. 30x26.5 cm. Tape stains in corner, creases and tears. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Large Indian yantra , 89x85 cm. red ink on paper. Reinforced with gummed tape on reverse. Damaged corners as shown. Undated,estimated to be 19th/20th centuries. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Large Indian Pataka. 65x60 cm. Multi coloured on paper with small areas of text. Estimated to be 19th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Indian pataka showing Hanuman. 50x49cm. Red ink on paper. Extensive restoration. Undated, estimated to be 19th century, or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Large Indian yantra. 51x43.5 cm. red and black ink on paper. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Area of restoration. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Large Indian yantra. 48.5 x 48.5 cm. Red and black in on thick paper. Text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Reinforced tape on reverse. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Indian yantra. Red ink on paper. 26x23 cm. Black text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be19 th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Antique Indian painting. Extensive text and coloured imagery on paper subsequently backed with antique laid paper. Missing top third. 57x37.5 cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Architectural element with an unusual decoration representing a bird with a human head. Wood, fine age patina. India, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 18.8 cm. Very good condition. A rare piece.

A North Indian steel Katar, known as a push or punch dagger. 19th century.This form of weapon is found only in India and was considered to be a high status weapon.

Constructed from steel it is a very strong weapon. The chiseled blade widens in thickness towards the tip to strengthen it when used against chain mail or armour...

A North Indian steel Katar, known as a push or punch dagger. 19th century.This form of weapon is found only in India and was considered to be a high status weapon.

Constructed from steel in one piece it is a very strong weapon. The deeply fullered blade widens in depth towards the tip to strengthen it when used against chain mail or armour.

Just over 40cm length, the blade is 24cm (and sharp!) Good condition. It has an old armourer’s brazed repair to one arm...

An antique bronze Yama Dharmaraja. Yama Dharmaraja is an emanation of Manjushri and is a Tantric Buddhist deity and a protector deity. The name means 'Lord of Death, King of the Law. Dharma is the law of cause and effect (karma).

Date: 18th Century (early to mid 1700's)

Dimensions: 6.5" tall X 5" wide X 2" deep

Large mezzotint on thick paper showing Muhammad Ali Khan Nawab of Arcot and the Carnatic. 1771, published 1772. Size 63x40cm. This print was made after an oil painting by Francis Swain Ward of 1763. Pencil annotations at base. Crease upper right side, small margin tears. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide. See the example in the Royal Collection Trust ref number RCIN 618757. That was recently exhibited at The Queens Gallery, London

A rare Jain Indian sandstone Stele with carved image of the 11 Jain disciples from the Gujarat or Rajasthan regions. Seated figures of Jain teachers are always sculpted with hands folded in meditation. Thie central Mahavira Swami has an auspicious diamond-shaped mark on his chest. The Swami is seated on a lotus with a halo above his head. Underneath the Swami are two mythological lions...

Old Ayigalu of white metal in round pot form containing original cone shaped lingam with indentations indicating the correct direction, wrapped in old red cotton cloth. Strung on silver chain. Excellent tight fitting. Size of metal 6.5x5cm. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

This well-cast bronze depicts the baby Krishna as "the butterball thief," referencing an episode from his childhood. The piece is solid-cast and measures some 3" in length and 3-1/2" in height. Well cast with excellent details, especially the face and jewelry. Please see the photos.