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Comprising a disc body with radiating lines to the upper rim, stepped shoulder and stub handle; incised hurdle motif to underside. 12.8 grams, 32 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous identification slip.

Plano-convex type with incuse profile image of an elephant with howdah on a baseline. 4.98 grams, 17 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

A rectangular manuscript page depicting a courtly scene with a nobleman embracing a female courtier while others luxuriate around them, in a landscape; calligraphic text panels above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 710 grams, 34 x 26 cm

Very fine condition.

Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.

Modelled in the round with heavily-lidded eyes, aquiline nose, thin-lipped mouth; band of conch shells to the brow hanging from a brow-band with segmented bulb above supporting a radiating plaque and sphere, flanked by two rosette collars each supporting a skull; mounted on a custom-made stand. 5.76 kg total, 42.5 cm high including stand



American collection, probably from the 1990s. Private collection, London. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report by Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13252-253040.

Many terracotta fingers, toes and hair curls from such statues have been found at sites in Kashmir, like Harwana. Such terracotta objects depict the influences of Gandharan art in the Kashmir valley. The terracotta objects found at the sites depict the strong influences of the Gandhara school of art in the Kashmir valley. The bodily limbs of Lord Buddha and bodhisattva in terracotta and their art, besides the isolated plague represent the replica of the miniature stupa.

With slender tapering stem, applied segmented ornament, openwork base with rosette detailing; floral detailing to the sprinkler head. 205 grams, 19 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Square in plan with tapering sides and bulbous handle; high-relief sunwheel motif to underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.5 grams, 26 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous identification slip.

Scaphoid in plan with openwork frame and columnar handle above with knop and pierced bulb; openwork insect design to underside. 33.6 grams, 50 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Displaying the head and shoulders, elongated ear lobes and the hair pulled over the ushnisha. 125 grams, 67 mm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

The elephant god depicted seated, holding an ankusha, a noose, his broken right tusk and his trunk in his four hands, with a rounded belly and anklets around his ankles, and a rat figure at the base of the throne. 91 grams, 50 mm



From a Canadian collection, previously acquired from an antiques dealer in Chor Bazar, Mumbai, India. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

With carved balustered stopper, endplates held with brass pins and suspension ring at the shoulder; body with running guilloche borders, frieze with huntsman wielding spear and shield riding an elephant in a mountainous landscape, standing huntsman with recurved bow in the foreground. 197 grams, 17.1 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Vishnu sitting on a high lotus base wearing a tall headdress and holding Lakshmi on his left knee, Lakshmi holding a lotus flower in her hand. 527 grams, 13.5 cm



From an old Surrey, UK, collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Biconvex in plan with openwork figure of Lakshmi standing on a lotus-flower dais with attributes; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 400 grams total, 18 cm including stand



From an old Cambridge, UK, collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.