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Curiosities

This curated selection of curiosities covers the material culture not covered by other collections. These pieces are interesting because they are rare and have been treasured for a long time and speak to our place in history. You will find a broad assortment of functional and decorative objects from antiquity to early 20th century. Hopeful you will be surprised and amused. 

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  • Circa 18th - 19th Century Illuminated Manuscript Page, India

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    An 18th or 19th Century Indian illuminated manuscript page, decorated on both sides, unframed. We currently have a total of these 10 manuscript pag...

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  • Circa 1850 Miniature of Krishna & Lakshmi, India

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    This work was created in Northern India and was part of a manuscript. Often work like this was used to help teach a story to people that could not ...

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  • Circa 1790 Framed Indian Miniature

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    An amazing depiction of a noble figure preparing to ride a camel. We love the brilliant color and the composition. These sorts of painting were use...

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  • Circa 1830 Painted Indian Palace Doors, A Pair

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    Pair of Indian Painted Palace Doors circa 1830 Decorated on both sides. Purchased from the estate of an Antique Dealer in the 80's. Examples of the...

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  • Circa 1900 Marble Statue of a Deity Riding a Lion, India

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    A well carved Indian figure of a deity holding various attributes riding a lion. With traces of original painted decoration.

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  • Circa 18th - 19th Century Illuminated Manuscript Page, India

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $395.00 - $395.00
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    An 18th or 19th Century Indian illuminated manuscript page, decorated on both sides, unframed. We currently have a total of these 10 manuscript pag...

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  • Circa 1800 Portrait of a Courtesan, India

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    An early 19th Century Indian portrait of a courtesan, circa 1800. The unclothed woman is wearing her finest jewelry.

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  • Circa 19th Century Photograph of a Brahma Bull, India

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    A late 19th Century rare original albumen photograph of a Brahma Bull from India.

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  • Circa 18th - 19th Century Illuminated Manuscript Page, India

    Antique & Art Exchange
    $395.00 - $395.00
    $395.00
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    $395.00

    An 18th or 19th Century Indian illuminated manuscript page, decorated on both side, unframed. We currently have a total of 10 manuscript pages that...

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    $395.00 - $395.00
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  • Painting on Fabric, India

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    A Vintage Indian painting on fabric.

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