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"). Fr...

19th century AD. A bronze mask of the Hindu god Shiva shown with mustache and beard, decorative mark on the forehead and crown composed of stylised cobras. 4 kg, 34cm (13 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. The origins of Shiv...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze tribal head of the Hindu god Shiva with applied decoration in the form of foliate scroll pattern to the crown and neck; two side channels at the top of the crown for pouring in libations. 541 grams, 10.5...

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. ...

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,...

19th century AD. A bronze mask of the Hindu god Shiva shown with mustache and beard, decorative mark on the forehead and crown composed of stylised cobras. The origins of Shiva possibly date back to the Indus civilization of c. 3000 BC, where images ...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast gilt bronze bust of a Hindu goddess with necklace and torc, large earrings and elaborate crown; bindi decoration at the centre of the forehead. 1.3 kg, 24.5cm (9 3/4"). From a large London collection; formed be...

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 c...

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 rear...

17th-18th century AD.A bronze trishul or trident, with tapering short handle, collar to either end with bulbous terminal and to the top three prongs with the two side prongs curling inwards at the base. 747 grams, 36cm (14 1/4").Fine condition.Proper...

20th century AD. A cast bronze figure of Shiva as Nataraja dancing within a ring of flames on a lotus flower base, symbols in his four hands. 334 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired in UK, 1980s-2000. Nataraja, The Lord (...

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 ri...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the Hindu god Ardhanarishvara standing on a lotus base and raising the left leg in dance and the lower left and right arms in a dance gesture; the upper right arm holds an axe; the deity is cro...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of a Shiva Linga represented as the head of the god with third eye and moustache, resting on the coils of a five headed snake that spreads its hood to protect the god. 2.9 kg, 28.5cm (11 1/4"). Priv...

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...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a Shiva Linga in the form of the head of the god Shiva with mustache, crown and earrings, resting on the coils of of a five headed serpent that raises its hood over the head of the god to prote...

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 ...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of a Shiva Linga in the form of the head of the god sitting on a rectangular base and with large earrings and elaborate hair style and floral crown. 5.2 kg, 37.5cm (14 3/4"). Private collection, L...

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 Parvat...

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...

19th century AD. A bronze mask of the Hindu god Shiva shown with mustache and beard, decorative mark on the forehead and crown composed of stylised cobras. The origins of Shiva possibly date back to the Indus civilization of c. 3000 BC, where image...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze figure of the god Shiva seated on a lotus flower and holding his consort the goddess Uma; Shiva holds an axe in his right hand and an antelope in his left hand; the goddess Uma holds a lotus flower. 2 kg...

Nepalese, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze head of the Buddhist goddess Tara; shown with a third eye in centre of forehead and wearing an elaborate crown, necklace and earrings, all with inlaid semi-precious stones, crown decorated with a prot...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast gilt bronze bust of a Hindu goddess with necklace and torc, large earrings and elaborate crown; bindi decoration at the centre of the forehead. Possibly the goddess Parvati, wife of the god Shiva. 1.3 kg, 24.5c...

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...

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"). Ac...

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 ...

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 fo...

India, 19th-early 20th century AD. Cast bronze shrine with the goddess Lakshmi standing in the centre holding two lotus flowers in her upraised hands, her lower hands giving reassurance and protection; at her feet is a pile of money; to her right is ...

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 fou...