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India, 19th-early 2oth century AD. Cast bronze door handle in the form of an elephant's head grasping a ring in its trunk; on

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Lot 320

India, 19th-early 2oth century AD. Cast bronze door handle in the form of an elephant's head grasping a ring in its trunk; on the top of the head is a decorative cover and on the forehead is a Trishul, or trident; below this is the sacred syllable Om. 1.1 kg, 19cm (7 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. The inclusion of the Trishul and Om symbols indicate that this is the head of the god Ganesha, who is a guardian of doorways, amongst many other functions. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze lion handle with ring in mouth; holes in ears for nails to attach to door. 567

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Lot 321

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze lion handle with ring in mouth; holes in ears for nails to attach to door. 567 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Made for the Anglo-Indian market. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze protome in the form of a stag's head with large antlers and striated decoratio

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Lot 322

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze protome in the form of a stag's head with large antlers and striated decoration on the head and neck; the same decoration is continued on the attachment plate with circular frieze to outer edge. 171 grams, 10cm (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 top to a walking stick in the form of a bird's head with two bands of decorati

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Lot 323

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze top to a walking stick in the form of a bird's head with two bands of decoration to the neck and two raised lines around the neck and beak. 360 grams, 11cm (4 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 top to a walking stick in the form of a bird's head with two bands of raised d

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Lot 324

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze top to a walking stick in the form of a bird's head with two bands of raised dots on the neck and two high relief lines on the head and beak. 364 grams, 12cm (4 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. Cast bronze sword handle with curving hilt that ends in a grimacing half human, half anima

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Lot 325

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze sword handle with curving hilt that ends in a grimacing half human, half animal head with lolling tongue and elaborate crown. 704 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze ceremonial lamp, at the front is a column on top of which is sat Ganesh with

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Lot 326

Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze ceremonial lamp, at the front is a column on top of which is sat Ganesh with cobras to either side; in front are five leaf shaped bowls for holding oil and wicks, behind the column on a rectangular base is an elephant with a seated goddess on its back, possibly Lakshmi, with hands folded in Namaskar, meaning greeting or worship, behind the elephant is a handle in the form of an elongated S shape with decorative finial. 1.4 kg, 24.5cm (9 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Used in Hindu puja ritual the lamps come in a variety of forms, bt most often with deities associated with good fortune as in this example. The bowls are filled with ghee, or clarified butter, with a wick and when lit are moved in a circular motion before the statue or painting of a deity as part of daily worship. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu cow goddess Kamadhenu shown with crowned human head and b

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Lot 329

Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu cow goddess Kamadhenu shown with crowned human head and breasts, a cows body and the wings and tail of an exotic bird, she is standing on a lotus flower base and suckling a calf. 1.5 kg, 16cm (6 1/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Kamadhenu means the wish-fulfilling cow. She is the mythical cow of plenty who could grant her owner any wish. She emerged from the Churning of the Ocean of Milk as one of the seven sacred gifts that were taken by the gods. She symbolizes abundance, bountiful nature and continuity of life. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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3300-1700 BC. A terracotta footed goblet with bell-shaped body, polychrome lion and fish motifs within geometric borders. 160

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Lot 330

3300-1700 BC. A terracotta footed goblet with bell-shaped body, polychrome lion and fish motifs within geometric borders. 160 grams, 98mm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, col.ill. 112. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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3300-1700 BC. A bulbous footed jar with flared rim, frieze to the shoulder of two polychrome recumbent lions. 150 grams, 92mm

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Lot 331

3300-1700 BC. A bulbous footed jar with flared rim, frieze to the shoulder of two polychrome recumbent lions. 150 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, col.ill. 7 for polychrome design. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, some abrasion.

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3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta jar with raised rim, polychrome frieze of peepal leaves and geometric elements. 225 grams, 1

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Lot 332

3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta jar with raised rim, polychrome frieze of peepal leaves and geometric elements. 225 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, col.ill. 46. [No Reserve] Fine condition, abraded.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the goddess Lakshmi on horseback; the goddess is crowned and the upp

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Lot 333

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the goddess Lakshmi on horseback; the goddess is crowned and the upper tow arms are holding lotus flowers whilst the lower right is in the gesture of reassurance and the lower left is in the fear not gesture. 838 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. This is a rare image of the goddess Lakshmi seated on a horse as she is normally seated on a lotus flower or occasionally and elephant. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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3300-1700 BC. A biconical jar with discoid foot and flared rim, frieze of peepal leaves and fronds to the shoulder. 160 grams

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Lot 334

3300-1700 BC. A biconical jar with discoid foot and flared rim, frieze of peepal leaves and fronds to the shoulder. 160 grams, 94mm (3 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, col.ill. 54, 55. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta jar with raised rim, painted frieze of bulls with foliage. 130 grams, 10cm (4"). From an imp

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Lot 335

3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta jar with raised rim, painted frieze of bulls with foliage. 130 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, col.ill. 104 for form. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Manasa Devi with applied decoration, four arms and

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Lot 336

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Manasa Devi with applied decoration, four arms and seated on a throne; on her crown are five rearing cobras, another at her forehead, one round her neck and one by her left foot; in her upper left hand she holds a conch and in her upper right a lotus flower; her lower right hand is giving the gesture of reassurance and the lower left is holding a trident. 420 grams, 13.8cm From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. The goddess Manasa Devi is a popular rural deity who brings fertility and protects against danger. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta jar with flared rim, frieze of two fish within geometric borders. 150 grams, 85mm (3 1/2").

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Lot 338

3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta jar with flared rim, frieze of two fish within geometric borders. 150 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, item 120. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze screen with eight panels, each with three musicians playing various instrument

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Lot 340

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze screen with eight panels, each with three musicians playing various instruments or dancing; along the bottom are decorative finials and the piece stands on four legs. 364 grams, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Possibly a votive piece for a shrine. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal group depicting the Hindu god Krishna with legs crossed and holding fl

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Lot 343

Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal group depicting the Hindu god Krishna with legs crossed and holding flute; next to him is his consort the goddess Radha holding a lotus flower. 677 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. The god Krishna is the eighth incarnation or avatara of the god Vishnu who incarnated on earth in this form in order to rid the world of demonic forces and reveal the path to salvation as outlined in the sacred text the Bhagavad Gita. Radha is considered to be an incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze statue of the Hindu god Vishnu Narayan seated in the royal ease posture with

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Lot 346

Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze statue of the Hindu god Vishnu Narayan seated in the royal ease posture with his consort Lakshmi on the serpent Shesha Naag. Vishnu holds a discus (chakra) in his right hand, and conch (shanka) in his left; the goddess Lakshmi holds a lotus flower. 1.8 kg, 17cm (6 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. In the Hindu pantheon Vishnu is, amongst many roles, the preserver of cosmic balance, and his consort, Lakshmi, is the goddess of wealth and beauty. Vishnu's epithet Narayan means protector of mankind. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal statue of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman shown seated with elongated arms and t

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Lot 349

India, 19th-20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal statue of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman shown seated with elongated arms and textured body. 6.8 kg, 59cm (23 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Hanuman is a popular deity throughout India and is closely associated with the god Rama in the epic poem The Ramayan. 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 Hindu god Ganesh with four arms and seated with his sacred mouse

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Lot 350

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Ganesh with four arms and seated with his sacred mouse before him; his upper right hand holds a elephant goad, the upper left a conch; the lower right hand is raised in the reassurance gesture and the lower left is holding a sweet. 608 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Ganesh is the remover of obstacles and the mouse, which can move easily through small spaces, is associated with him. Ganesh is fond of sweets are offered to him by devotees and he is often shown holding one as in this example. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu sacred cow Kamadhenu shown with human head and breasts and

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Lot 353

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu sacred cow Kamadhenu shown with human head and breasts and the body of a cow; the goddess has two plats of hair, necklaces, rosettes around breasts, small hump, and small wings to side. 1.6 kg, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Kamadhenu means the wish-fulfilling cow. She is the mythical cow of plenty who could grant her owner any wish. She emerged from the Churning of the Ocean of Milk as one of the seven sacred gifts that were taken by the gods. She symbolizes abundance, bountiful nature and continuity of life. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Kali shown with four arms; upper right holds scimi

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Lot 356

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Kali shown with four arms; upper right holds scimitar, lower right a trident; upper left the severed head of a demon, lower left a bowl for catching the demon's blood, the goddess wears a garland of skulls and a skirt of severed arms, attachments to bottom of feet for inserting into base. 520 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Kali is the personification of both the creative and destructive processes of time. She is one of the major deities of the Shakta school of Hinduism and is worshipped as a loving and protective mother. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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An undated archaistic single-edged triangular blade, substantial bronze handle with ribbed upper and knop finial. 105 grams,

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Lot 357

An undated archaistic single-edged triangular blade, substantial bronze handle with ribbed upper and knop finial. 105 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the goddess Uma Parvati sat in the royal ease posture with large ear

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Lot 360

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the goddess Uma Parvati sat in the royal ease posture with large earrings, necklaces, armlets and bracelets, thick belt and sash. 380 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Uma Parvati is the goddess in her benign manifestation and is the consort of the god Shiva. This image would have formed part of a larger group with Shiva and their children Ganesh and Skanda. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the goddess Kali with applied decoration and tongue sticking out. 165

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Lot 362

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the goddess Kali with applied decoration and tongue sticking out. 165 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Heads such as these are used in festivals when they are placed on bodies made of clay and plant fibre and clothed in colourful textiles and jewellery and taken around the village to the accompaniment of music and prayers to ensure that the goddess brings protection. Kali is always shown with her tongue sticking out. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal statue of a god standing on a drum shaped base with elaborate crown, tw

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Lot 366

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal statue of a god standing on a drum shaped base with elaborate crown, two butterfly wing projections on the shoulders and numerous face masks on the body and legs. 6.2 kg, 66cm (26"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Possibly a local version of the Hindu god Shiva. In rural India many minor, local, deities are identified with more popular and universal deities such as Shiva, Vishnu or the goddess. The multiple masks on this image are unusual and rare and possibly relate to a specific form of a rural deity. Made in the Bastar region of central India. Fine condition.

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Indian 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a seated tribal goddess with hair bun and diadem, arm rings on upper

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Lot 368

Indian 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a seated tribal goddess with hair bun and diadem, arm rings on upper and lower arms, two strings of necklaces, ear plugs and with sash across body, holding two lotus flowers and is seated on a decorative base. 2.7 kg, 38cm (15"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Made in the Bastar region of central India. Tribal goddesses are primarily worshipped as protectors of the village against disease and evil spirits. The two lotus flowers held by the goddess indicate that she may be a local version of the goddess Lakshmi. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Ganesh with applied decoration, seated and playing a h

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Lot 369

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Ganesh with applied decoration, seated and playing a horn. 156 grams, 85mm (3 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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An undated archaistic single-edged iron blade and balustered bronze handle with male bust to the pommel. 32 grams, 14cm (5 1/

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Lot 371

An undated archaistic single-edged iron blade and balustered bronze handle with male bust to the pommel. 32 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Durga riding a lion and holding a sword in her upp

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Lot 376

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Durga riding a lion and holding a sword in her upper right hand, a conch n her upper left, a shield in her lower left and lower right hand is in the reassurance gesture. 264 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. The goddess Durga is nearly always shown with a lion or tiger as her mount. It is believed that her iconography developed from goddesses originating in ancient Western Asia, such as Cybele and Ishtar. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal statue of an elephant with deity seated on back, possibly Indra riding

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Lot 377

Indian, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal statue of an elephant with deity seated on back, possibly Indra riding the elephant Airavata. 1.9 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Indra was the king of the gods and rode a war elephant called Airavata across the heavens. Made in Bastar region, central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Ganesh seated with his sacred mouse; Ganesh is shown w

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Lot 380

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Ganesh seated with his sacred mouse; Ganesh is shown with upper right hand holding an elephant goad, upper left a conch, whilst the lower right hand is in the gesture of reassurance and the lower left holds a sweet. 655 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). 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 head with applied decoration of the Hindu god Shiva shown with mustache, neckl

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Lot 383

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head with applied decoration of the Hindu god Shiva shown with mustache, necklace with skull pendant and crown with skulls and horns; on top of head is receptacle for holding flowers or feathers. 1.2 kg, 19cm (7 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, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of a drummer shown with top knot hair, ear plugs, necklaces, sas

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Lot 386

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of a drummer shown with top knot hair, ear plugs, necklaces, sash, armlets, bracelets, and anklets; holds drum between knees and drum sticks in hands. 2.8 kg, 37cm (14 1/2"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Made in Bastar region, central India. Such figures are placed in rural shrines, usually to a goddess, as a votive offering. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of the Hindu god Vishnu with applied decoration and standing on

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Lot 390

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of the Hindu god Vishnu with applied decoration and standing on a circular base with four arms, the upper right holding a conch and the upper left holding a discus. 103 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). 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, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a five headed lion. 1.9 kg, 20cm (8"). Acquired on the London art ma

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Lot 393

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a five headed lion. 1.9 kg, 20cm (8"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Possibly associated with the goddess Durga to whom the lion is sacred. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the goddess Shridevi standing on a lotus flower right arm hanging to

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Lot 394

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the goddess Shridevi standing on a lotus flower right arm hanging to side and left arm raised and holding an open lotus flower. 290 grams, 13cm (5 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. From a larger group depicting Vishnu, Shridevi and the goddess Bhudevi. Shridevi is conventionally shown standing to the right of Vishnu and is another form of the goddess Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and beauty. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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

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Lot 395

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of the Hindu god Ganesh with applied decoration, seated and playing a drum. 157 grams, 84mm (3 1/4"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Made in the Bastar region of central India [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a horned tribal deity with elaborate hair style pulled up into a cone

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Lot 396

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a horned tribal deity with elaborate hair style pulled up into a cone shape with lotus flower finial and two strands of hair falling down; the deity wears earrings and strings of necklaces with amulet. 701 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Possibly a rural form of the Hindu 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 elephant headed god Ganesh standing on a lotus flower and holdin

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Lot 400

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the elephant headed god Ganesh standing on a lotus flower and holding in his right hand a tusk and in his left a sweet. 1.8 kg, 24cm (9 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the goddess Bhudevi standing on a lotus flower base with left arm ha

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Lot 403

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the goddess Bhudevi standing on a lotus flower base with left arm hanging down the side and right arm extended forward and holding a closed lotus flower. 312 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Bhudevi is the goddess of the Earth. This image would have stood to left of a larger group comprising Vishnu in the centre and Shridevi to the right. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of the Hindu god Ganesh with applied decoration, seated and playing an accordion. 169 grams, 84mm (3 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 figure of the Hindu elephant headed god Ganesh standing on a rectangular base

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Lot 405

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu elephant headed god Ganesh standing on a rectangular base and dancing within a decorative frame. 197 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Tribal statue of the Hindu god Ganesh dancing within a circle of flames that represents the cosmos. The dance, more commonly associated with Shiva, represents the creation, preservation and destruction of the universe. Deities that perform such a dance are known as Nataraja, Lord of the Dance. Made in Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of the Hindu god Ganesh with applied decoration, seated and holding two drum sticks and with drum resting on lap. 159 grams, 82mm (3 1/4"). 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 tribal figure of the Hindu god Ganesh with applied decoration, seated and hold

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Lot 413

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of the Hindu god Ganesh with applied decoration, seated and holding a stick and bell. 139 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). 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, 19th-early 20th century. Cast bronze figure of a tribal deity with applied decoration seated and holding a plate in ri

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Lot 423

India, 19th-early 20th century. Cast bronze figure of a tribal deity with applied decoration seated and holding a plate in right hand and vase in the left. 330 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Figure of a Gramadevata, a rural deity who protects the village and brings fertility to the crops and livestock. 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 with applied decoration of a male deity standing and holding a snake ar

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Lot 427

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure with applied decoration of a male deity standing and holding a snake around his shoulders. 50 grams, 67mm (2 1/2"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Possibly a local version of the god Shiva to whom snakes are sacred. Made in Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a mouse with applied decoration; the body has been looped over and i

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Lot 429

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a mouse with applied decoration; the body has been looped over and is open forming a container. 267 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. The mouse is sacred to the Hindu god Ganesh and this vessel may be an offering bowl from a rural shrine. Made in the Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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11th-14th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a voided heart-shaped plaque with pierced lugs to the reverse, hinge loops to

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Lot 43

11th-14th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a voided heart-shaped plaque with pierced lugs to the reverse, hinge loops to the upper corners; a pentagonal frame with inner ledge, pierced upper face; a bulb mount with curved lateral arms; a cruciform plaque with pierced lug to the reverse, voided upper arm; a triangular gilt-bronze strap distributor with trefoil finials; a cruciform pendant with five ring-and-dot motifs, loop above. 43 grams total, 24 - 46mm (1 - 1 3/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. [6, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition; usage wear.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure on a decorative base depicting the Hindu god Vishnu Narayan seated on t

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Lot 430

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure on a decorative base depicting the Hindu god Vishnu Narayan seated on the cosmic serpent Shesha Naag and holding his consort the goddess Lakshmi. 1.8 kg, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. The statue depicts Vishnu in royal ease posture with his consort the goddess Lakshmi. In the Hindu pantheon Vishnu is the preserver of cosmic order and comes to Earth many times in order to protect all creatures; such appearances are known as avataras and the two most famous are Krishna and Rama. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze statue of a god standing on a drum shaped base and wearing an elaborate crown,

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Lot 431

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze statue of a god standing on a drum shaped base and wearing an elaborate crown, two butterfly wing projections on the shoulders and numerous face masks on the body and legs. 6.2 kg, 65cm (25 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Possibly a local version of the Hindu god Shiva. Made in Bastar region of central India. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Hanuman shown seated and holding a bowl. 173 grams, 94

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Lot 436

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Hanuman shown seated and holding a bowl. 173 grams, 94mm (3 3/4"). 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 figure depicting the upper part of a tribal god with armlets, horned headdress

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Lot 437

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure depicting the upper part of a tribal god with armlets, horned headdress and necklace of four severed heads. 940 grams, 15cm (6"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. The Naga tribe are a group of peoples inhabiting the North East of India and North Western Burma. The horned headdress of this figure and the necklace of severed heads is the same as that worn by warriors and therefore is possibly a deity associated with warfare. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure with applied decoration of the goat headed god Daksha seated and holdin

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Lot 438

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure with applied decoration of the goat headed god Daksha seated and holding a flute. 66 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. A tribal image of the god Daksha shown with the head of a goat. Daksha offended the god Shiva by not inviting him to a sacrifice. Shiva's wife Sati wanted to attend the sacrifice but was told by Shiva not to attend because of the enmity between the two. Sati ignored her husband and went but was grossly insulted by Daksha and so she committed suicide by jumping into the sacrificial fire pit. Shiva out of anger cut off the head of Daksha but the gods replaced it with that of a goat and brought him back to life. Images of Daksha holding a flute are rare and may relate to his ceremonial functions. 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 a Hindu tribal God wearing headdress, sash and loin cloth and holdin

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Lot 442

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a Hindu tribal God wearing headdress, sash and loin cloth and holding a sword in the right hand and severed head in the left. 1.4 kg, 40cm (15 3/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Figure of a rural warrior deity known as a Grammadevata, who are protectors of the village and bring good fortune and fertility to live stock and the crops. Made in Bastar region of central India. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of the Hindu god Bhairava shown wearing a crown and with upstanding hair

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Lot 446

Nepal, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze mask of the Hindu god Bhairava shown wearing a crown and with upstanding hair which as various deities and symbols in it; Bhairava has a third eye and ferocious appearance. 959 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Bhairava's name means terrible and he is a manifestation of the god Shiva as a ferocious protector of his devotees and of temples. He is often associated with dogs which are sacred to him. Masks like this are hung over the entrance ways to temples in Nepal to scare away evil spirits. Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Vishnu standing and with four arms; upper right holds

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Lot 447

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Vishnu standing and with four arms; upper right holds a discus, lower right is in the reassurance gesture; upper left is holding a conch, and the lower left would have held a club. 616 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. Vishnu is a solar deity and protector of mankind. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze openwork roundel depicting the Hindu god Hanuman running and holding his tail;

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Lot 448

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze openwork roundel depicting the Hindu god Hanuman running and holding his tail; beneath Hanuman is the diminutive figure of Lanka and above is a three headed snake. 279 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. The image relates to when Hanuman and his army of monkeys stormed the palace of the demon king Ravana who had kidnapped Sita, the wife of the god Rama. Hanuman set fire to the palace and Ravana was eventually defeated by Rama. The palace of Ravana was located on the island of Sri Lanka which is represented in this image by a diminutive female figure beneath Hanuman. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of a fish with applied decoration and three legs beneath for sup

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Lot 449

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal figure of a fish with applied decoration and three legs beneath for support; on the back of the fish is a figure of a male, possibly the Hindu god Matsya, holding spear and shield. 869 grams, 20.5cm (8"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Matsya is the first incarnation of Vishnu who is normally portrayed as half human and half fish, or very rarely, as a human riding a fish. Matsya symbolizes existence emerging from the waters of non-existence. Made in Bastar region of central India [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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