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Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of the god Yama as a buffalo with open mouth and lolling tongue, third ey

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Lot 479

Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of the god Yama as a buffalo with open mouth and lolling tongue, third eye and crown with three skulls; surface of the mask is decorated in lapis lazuli, turquoise and coral. 6.8 kg, 42cm (16 1/2"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Yama is the god of death in Hinduism and is also worshipped in Tibetan Buddhist rituals for which this mask was made. In Hinduism Yama is shown riding on a buffalo but in Tibetan Buddhism the god has the head of the animal and the body of a human. Masks like this are worn at religious ceremonies to remind those present of the constant presence of death and thus the doctrine of impermanence. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal head with applied decoration, the face has large lentoid eyes, mustache

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Lot 480

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal head with applied decoration, the face has large lentoid eyes, mustache and open mouth and wears a crown; to either side of the crown are two small horned heads; to either side of the face are four female figures and below the chin is an elaborate plaited beard. 1.1 kg, 32cm (12 1/2"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Possibly a tribal version of the god Shiva. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman standing and holding a drum. 1.5 kg, 29

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Lot 482

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman standing and holding a drum. 1.5 kg, 29cm (11 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a mythical lion with horns and open mouth with lolling tongue; the man

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Lot 485

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a mythical lion with horns and open mouth with lolling tongue; the mane of the lion is shown as a frame of triangles. 1.1 kg, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Kirittimukha is a protective mythical lion found over the doorways to temples. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze Shiva Linga in the form of the head of the god resting on the coils of a five

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Lot 486

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze Shiva Linga in the form of the head of the god resting on the coils of a five headed serpent that raises its hood over the head to protect it; the head of Shiva is mustachioed and has cobra earrings and a cobra coiled around the neck. 3.1 kg, 29.5cm (11 1/2"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. The Shiva Linga can be traced back to the ancient Indus civilisation of circa 3000 BC, where conical stones have been found in ritual contexts at such sites as Mohenjo Daro. The word Linga means mark or sign. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of the god Shiva with benign smile and long spar shaped beard; on the for

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Lot 488

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of the god Shiva with benign smile and long spar shaped beard; on the forehead is a cobra and to either side of the ears are two more; the crown is composed of numerous rearing cobras in two tiers. 1.8 kg, 42cm (16 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. The snake is sacred to Shiva. When animals were being allotted to the gods none of them wanted the snakes so Shiva took them under his protection and is shown wearing them about his body. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Vishnu standing on a lotus flower base and holding in

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Lot 489

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Vishnu standing on a lotus flower base and holding in his upper right hand a discus, now missing, and in his upper left a conch; his lower right hand is in the gesture of reassurance and the lower left hand is holding a club. 2.8 kg, 30.5cm (12"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Vishnu is one of the primary deities of the Hindu pantheon and is the preserver of cosmic order. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a Hindu goddess wearing large earrings and diadem and with elaborate h

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Lot 491

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a Hindu goddess wearing large earrings and diadem and with elaborate hairstyle. 780 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Saraswati shown seated on an elaborate throne and

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Lot 498

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Saraswati shown seated on an elaborate throne and with four arms, two hold a veena, a musical instrument; in her upper right hand she holds a rosary and in her lower left hand sacred texts. 2.7kg, 37cm (14 1/2"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Saraswati is the goddess of speech and learning and patroness of the arts. She is equally revered by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, and she is regularly worshipped in libraries, schools and other educational institutions. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 2oth century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of a crocodile with applied decoration and openwork around the s

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Lot 499

India, 19th-early 2oth century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of a crocodile with applied decoration and openwork around the stomach area; on top of the neck are three small figures, possibly deities, wearing headdresses and holding musical instruments. 1.2 kg, 36cm (14 1/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. The crocodile is associated with Ganga, the goddess of the Ganges, and this may be a tribal version of the well known images of Ganga sat on the back of a crocodile, but here accompanied by other deities. Made in the Bastar region of central Inida. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of Ganesh with applied decoration and seated playing the violin.

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Lot 502

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of Ganesh with applied decoration and seated playing the violin. 133 grams, 76mm (3"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Made in the Bastar region of Central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a tribal deity, possibly Shiva, with tall conical headdress with horns

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Lot 503

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a tribal deity, possibly Shiva, with tall conical headdress with horns to either side; rows of necklaces with prominent amulet representing two tiger claws. 1.7 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of a deity standing on a drum shaped base and wearing a kilt wit

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Lot 504

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of a deity standing on a drum shaped base and wearing a kilt with flaring front piece; the deity wears anklets, armlets and bracelets along with rows of necklaces and amulets; on his head is a turban; in his left hand he holds a catapult and in his right hand round objects, possibly stones, for weapons. 3.2 kg, 44cm (17 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. A tribal statue of a rural god whose function would seem to be that of a protector of the community. Made in the Bastar region region of central India. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the god Shiva wearing elaborate earrings and high, conical crown bound

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Lot 507

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the god Shiva wearing elaborate earrings and high, conical crown bound at the top by a jeweled sash and having a conch and crescent moon to either side of a central jewel element. 783 grams, 18cm (7"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of a warrior on horseback. 2.1 kg, 28.5cm (11 1/

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Lot 513

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of a warrior on horseback. 2.1 kg, 28.5cm (11 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a goddess wearing necklaces and earrings and with hair jewel in the ce

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Lot 514

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a goddess wearing necklaces and earrings and with hair jewel in the centre parting of the hair behind which is an elaborate hairstyle; in the centre of the forehead is a third eye. 2.4 kg, 20cm (8"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Heads such as this are mounted onto a temporary body during festivals and decorated in rich textiles and jewellery. They are then paraded round a temple or village where they will bless the community before being installed in a temporary shrine for worship. After the festival the head is returned to the temple. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal head possibly of the Hindu god Shiva; the deity has a drum shaped neck

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Lot 515

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal head possibly of the Hindu god Shiva; the deity has a drum shaped neck around which are numerous necklaces and he wears large earrings; the crown is elongated in shape with two horns to either side of the head and at the top of the crown is a finial with several claw shapes from which hang two streamers of hair or fabric. 2.1 kg, 28.5cm (11 1/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Made in the Bastar region of central India. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the god Ganesh sat on a lotus base and holding in his upper right ha

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Lot 519

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the god Ganesh sat on a lotus base and holding in his upper right hand an elephant goad and in his lower right a tusk; in his upper left hand he holds a conch and in his lower left a sweet. 210 grams, 76mm (3"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze applique bust of a goddess, possibly Durga, wearing numerous necklaces, earrin

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Lot 521

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze applique bust of a goddess, possibly Durga, wearing numerous necklaces, earrings and an elaborate conical crown. 442 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze round plaque with a Jain saint in the centre of a lotus flower; the saint is s

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Lot 522

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze round plaque with a Jain saint in the centre of a lotus flower; the saint is sat on a throne in meditation with a five headed cobra rearing over to protect him; in the petals of the lotus flower are four more saints and and Sanskrit text. 375 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. The saint in the centre is possibly Mahavira, the last of the Jain saints who lived in the 6th century BC and was a contemporary of the Buddha. Plaques such as this are used as aids to meditation. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze roundel depicting the Hindu god Krishna and his consort the goddess Radha sat

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Lot 523

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze roundel depicting the Hindu god Krishna and his consort the goddess Radha sat on a swing in a garden with flowering trees, temples and two swans. 993 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. The image of Krishna and Radha as lovers is a metaphor for the love that the soul has for god and its yearning to be united with him. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of an embracing man and woman wearing courtly dress

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Lot 526

India, 19th-early 20th century. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of an embracing man and woman wearing courtly dress. 310 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze plaque with Jain saint sat at the centre of a lotus flower; the saint is sat o

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Lot 527

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze plaque with Jain saint sat at the centre of a lotus flower; the saint is sat on a throne in meditation and has a five headed cobra rearing over to protect him; in the petals of the lotus flower are four other saints and Sanskrit lettering; in the corners outside of the lotus are foliate scroll patterns. 543 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Jainism is one of the oldest surviving Indian philosophical systems and dates to the 6th century BC. The main concern of Jainism is how the soul can escape the perpetual cycle of birth, death and rebirth. There are around three million Jains in modern India, and many more in countries where Indians have settled. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of an embracing man and woman wearing courtly dr

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Lot 528

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of an embracing man and woman wearing courtly dress. 277 grams, 15.5cm (6"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the goddess Durga wearing an openwork crown and details of the face hi

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Lot 529

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the goddess Durga wearing an openwork crown and details of the face highlighted in paint. 475 grams, 23.5cm (9 1/4"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the Buddha with conical coiled hair and elongated ears. 426 grams, 13c

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Lot 532

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the Buddha with conical coiled hair and elongated ears. 426 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head in the form of a horned lion with elaborate crowned mane; in both paws ar

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Lot 533

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head in the form of a horned lion with elaborate crowned mane; in both paws are a snake that the lion is biting. 968 grams, 17.5cm (7"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Kirittmukha means face of glory and is the grimacing face of a mythical lion placed above the doorways to temples and is supposed to avert malignant influences and protect people. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a Hindu Goddess, possibly Parvati, wearing an elaborate crown with str

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Lot 534

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a Hindu Goddess, possibly Parvati, wearing an elaborate crown with streamers over the ears. 1.3 kg, 19cm (7 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Used in festivals to adorn temporary images for worship. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Africa, early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a female with hair in five buns; scarification marks on the cheeks and thi

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Lot 535

Africa, early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a female with hair in five buns; scarification marks on the cheeks and thirteen projecting lugs around the bottom of the face. 992 grams, 26cm (10 1/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Masks such as this were worn by certain high ranking officials or chiefs in Benin, Nigeria, over a tie on the costume at the left hip. They represent the power of the individual wearing them and are an important symbol of authority. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a youthful goddess wearing a crown and necklaces; decorative streamers

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Lot 536

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a youthful goddess wearing a crown and necklaces; decorative streamers over the ears. 958 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Possibly the goddess Parvati, wife of Shiva. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze spoon with small bowl with peacocks to either side and handle in the shape of

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Lot 537

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze spoon with small bowl with peacocks to either side and handle in the shape of a column tapering into the middle; at the top of the spoon is a figure of Ganesh dancing and holding in his upper left hand a noose and in his upper right hand an axe; in his lower right hand he holds a tusk and in his lower left a bowl of sweets. 499 grams, 27.5cm (10 3/4"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. This spoon is used in Homa rituals where clarified butter is poured into a sacrificial fire to the chanting of mantras. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Nepal, 19h-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze applique head of the Hindu god Bhaiarva shown with a grimacing leonine face wit

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Lot 539

Nepal, 19h-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze applique head of the Hindu god Bhaiarva shown with a grimacing leonine face with hair arranged in a tall frame around the head supported by a diadem with skulls and large rosettes; the god is holding a ritual vase and has a garland of severed heads and armlets in the shape of serpents. 1.1 kg, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Bhairava is the ferocious manifestation of Shiva and is very popular in Nepal. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze bust applique of the goddess Tara with third eye and elaborate headdress in th

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Lot 540

Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze bust applique of the goddess Tara with third eye and elaborate headdress in the form of three large rosettes with foliate scroll pattern and a kirittimukha head in the centre; necklace comprising row of beads and foliate scroll pattern and another kirittimukha mask. 1.2 kg, 24.5cm (9 3/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Tara is a Buddhist goddess of purity and compassion. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze roundel showing the Hindu monkey god Hanuman running and holding a plant; bene

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Lot 545

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze roundel showing the Hindu monkey god Hanuman running and holding a plant; beneath him is the diminutive female figure of Lanka; around him is an openwork frame and above is a seven headed cobra. 704 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. A large cast bronze figure of a temple lion with open mouth and lolling tongue and with fl

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Lot 547

Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. A large cast bronze figure of a temple lion with open mouth and lolling tongue and with flame like fur on the shoulders and legs; tail ends in a floral motif. 17.9 kg, 56cm (22"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of a deity with openwork fan shaped headdress, sunburst pattern on the fo

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Lot 549

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of a deity with openwork fan shaped headdress, sunburst pattern on the forehead, decorative lines running from the top of the nose and flower pattern on the chin. 953 grams, 22cm (8 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a lion with open mouth and lolling tongue. 562 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). From a large

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Lot 551

India, 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a lion with open mouth and lolling tongue. 562 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of the Hindu god Shiva shown with protruding fangs at the corners of the

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of the Hindu god Shiva shown with protruding fangs at the corners of the open mouth; on the forehead is the sun and moon and the crown is composed of rows of rearing cobras. 3 kg, 41cm (16 1/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Hindu deities that are shown with fangs are recognized as being in their ferocious manifestations and take such forms to protect their devotees. Fine condition.

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India, 18th-19th century AD. Cast bronze cover for a statue in the form of a female torso with prominent belly and breasts de

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Lot 562

India, 18th-19th century AD. Cast bronze cover for a statue in the form of a female torso with prominent belly and breasts decorated with necklaces and two rearing cobras at the shoulders. 9.5 kg, 65cm (25 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Covers such as these are placed over the main statue in a Hindu temple as part of the daily worship. They will often represent a certain aspect of the deity that is being worshipped. The prominent belly and cobras on this example indicate that it went over the statue of the goddess Kali. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a horse with decorative bridle and band of necklaces at the base of th

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Lot 566

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a horse with decorative bridle and band of necklaces at the base of the neck. 5.9 kg, 32cm (12 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Fine condition.

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India, 18th-19th century AD. Cast bronze head of the Hindu god Shiva with large lentoid eyes and grimacing mouth with fangs a

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Lot 567

India, 18th-19th century AD. Cast bronze head of the Hindu god Shiva with large lentoid eyes and grimacing mouth with fangs at the corners; on the forehead is a Trishul, or trident motif; there is a small crown of cobras on the forehead and the entire head is framed by a border of flowers; eleven rearing cobras form the top of the crown and two cobras decorate the ears. 3.7 kg, 36.5cm (14 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Mask depicting Shiva in his ferocious form. The Trishul is the typical emblem and weapon of Shiva, but can also be used by the goddesses. The trident symbolizes Shiva's functions as the creator, preserver and destroyer of the universe. The trident is believed to have great magical powers and is worshipped as an independent cult object. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. A very large cast bronze head of a boar with small tusks to the side of the head and scrol

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Lot 584

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. A very large cast bronze head of a boar with small tusks to the side of the head and scrolling floral motifs above; on the forehead is the sun and moon and above is an elaborate crown of pointed finials between rearing cobras. 11.1 kg, 47cm (18 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. The third incarnation of Vishnu is as Varaha, in which he appeared as a boar to retrieve the earth goddess from the depths of the primordial ocean. The inclusion of cobras in the crown is rare. Fine condition. Rare.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a buffalo with chased decoration and bell pendant around neck. 396 g

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Lot 599

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a buffalo with chased decoration and bell pendant around neck. 396 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Egypt, 20th century AD. Cast bronze presentational jockey cap decorated with Egyptian motifs; on the peak is the vulture godd

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Lot 600

Egypt, 20th century AD. Cast bronze presentational jockey cap decorated with Egyptian motifs; on the peak is the vulture goddess with outspread wings; on the lower part of the cap is a cartouche shape with the name ED ABERNATHY; to the sides and going around the cap are further cartouche shapes with busts of Egyptian kings and queens and above these is a series of scenes such as the Sphinx and pyramids and a royal hunting scene. 675 grams, 27cm (10 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze horn in the shape of a Makara; the animal has an open mouth with elephant's tr

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Lot 602

Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze horn in the shape of a Makara; the animal has an open mouth with elephant's trunk above and tusks to either side; there are two horns on the head and the body is decorated with scales and bands of floral motifs; towards the mouthpiece, and near the neck, is a small ring for attaching a carrying rope. 320 grams, 49cm long (19 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. A Makara is a mythical animal associated with water and fertility. Horns such as this are used in religious processions. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a man with a bull's head seated and playing a tambourine; applied de

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Lot 603

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a man with a bull's head seated and playing a tambourine; applied decoration to the head and body. 95 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze candlestick in the form of an owl with decoration representing feathers; bowl

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Lot 604

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze candlestick in the form of an owl with decoration representing feathers; bowl for holding candle towards the back. 445 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze chillum pipe in the form of a peacock with head turned back and bowl of pipe o

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Lot 608

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze chillum pipe in the form of a peacock with head turned back and bowl of pipe on neck; details inlaid in silver. 172 grams, 13cm (5 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. A chillum is a pipe used by Saddhus for smoking cannabis. Certain drugs such as cannabis are taken for religious purposes and is associated with the god Shiva. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. A large cast bronze head of a boar with small tusks to the side of the head and scrolling

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Lot 609

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. A large cast bronze head of a boar with small tusks to the side of the head and scrolling floral motifs above; on the forehead is the sun and moon and above is an elaborate crown of pointed finials between rearing cobras. 5.2 kg, 35cm (13 3/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. The third incarnation of Vishnu is as Varaha, in which he appeared as a boar to retrieve the earth goddess from the depths of the primordial ocean. The inclusion of cobras in the crown is rare. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a standing bull, probably Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva. 260 grams

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Lot 610

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a standing bull, probably Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva. 260 grams, 74mm (3"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a male rider with applied decoration in the form of necklaces and st

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Lot 611

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a male rider with applied decoration in the form of necklaces and striations over the entire body and the cheeks; right arm extends forward and the left is raised. 1.2 kg, 30cm (11 3/4"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Anglo-Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze door handle in the form of a lions head. 359 grams, 86mm (3 1/2"). Prop

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Lot 613

Anglo-Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze door handle in the form of a lions head. 359 grams, 86mm (3 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Made for the Anglo-Indian market. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze top to a walking stick in the shape of an elongated lion with sun burst motif

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Lot 615

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze top to a walking stick in the shape of an elongated lion with sun burst motif on back and body decorated with numerous striations; socket is decorated with chevron pattern. 686 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze padlock in the form of a gazelle; body is decorated with indented triangle; ta

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Lot 618

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze padlock in the form of a gazelle; body is decorated with indented triangle; tail forms pin of the lock an at the front is a leaf shaped decorated plate. 321 grams, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of partially naked female leaning against a colu

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Lot 619

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of partially naked female leaning against a column. 137 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze foot scrubber with a figure of an elephant with extended right foot standing o

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Lot 621

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze foot scrubber with a figure of an elephant with extended right foot standing on a rectangular openwork base. 376 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. A cast bronze foot scrubber with the figure of an elephant reclining on an openwork base.

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Lot 622

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. A cast bronze foot scrubber with the figure of an elephant reclining on an openwork base. 411 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a man with bull's head seated and playing a horn; applied decoration

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Lot 627

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a man with bull's head seated and playing a horn; applied decoration on the head and body. 100 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 18th-19th century AD. Cast bronze sword handle in the form of a lions head biting the back legs of a running hare; bod

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Lot 628

India, 18th-19th century AD. Cast bronze sword handle in the form of a lions head biting the back legs of a running hare; body of the handle is composed of decorative floral motifs. 289 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 18th-19th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of a galloping horse with male rider on back. 317 gram

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Lot 629

India, 18th-19th century AD. Cast bronze betel nut cutters in the form of a galloping horse with male rider on back. 317 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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