Collectibles
17th - 18th Dec, 2015
Akbar Gold Mohur, Dar-ul- Khilafat Agra Mint, Kalima on obv. within curved quatrefoil (KM 106.1). Extremely Fine, Rare.
Circa : AH 981
Gross weight 11.02 gms
Rs. 80,000 - 1,20,000
Umaid Singh Gold Mohur, with the name of George
V, Om in Nagari as a daroga mark above Persian
numeral 5 signifying George V on obv., Shri Mataji
and sword on rev (J.Lingen J.15.01). Very Fine+.
Circa : 1325 - 1351 AD
Gross weight 11 gms
Rs. 60,000 - 80,000
Muhammad III bin Tughluq Gold Tanka, Baldat
Qutbabad Mint, al-sa’id legend (G&G D321).
Extremely Fine, Rare.
Circa : 1325 - 1351 AD
Gross weight 10.98 gms
Rs. 80,000 - 1,20,000
Akbar Silver Rupee, Ahmedabad mint, AH 987, Kalina type, mint name at the bottom. Shah Jahan, Surat mint, AH 1059. Aurangzeb, Akbarabad, AH 1139, (km 821, 300.24 & 300.15) very fine .
Circa : AH 987
Rs. 6,000 - 8,000
Great Britain, Victoria Queen, Gold 2 Pounds,
Jubilee head, St. George slaying a dragon on
rev., (KM 768). Extremely Fine, Rare.
Circa : 1887
Gross weight 15.88 gms
Rs. 80,000 - 1,20,000
British India. Mint Error Rupee, ND (1911-1936). As type KM-524. George V. Mirror bockage on reverse mint error. NGC graded Extremely Fine, Details (Surface Hairlines).
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Rs. 10,000 - 15,000
Each of these large granite slabs, portrays the sculpted figure of a Dwarapalaka, elegantly poised, standing along with a small figure beside
it. The figures are wonderfully sculpted in high relief, exuding a powerful look. The Cholas ruled from the 9th to the 13th Century. They were
powerful and were true lovers of art and they built huge temples that boast of the most awe inspiring and wonderful sculptural work,
unsurpassed till today. The main entrance to these temples had a Dwarapalaka on each side of the doorway.
These Dwarapalakas are seen standing with a slight bend of the hip. They
were definitely shown carrying some sort of a weapon in their hand, maybe a gada, not visible now. As usual, the figures are crowned with the
typical fine Chola work. The jewelry that they wore is ornate, comprising multiple necklaces, armbands and anklets. The upper-body is bare and
the lower vestment is dhoti, which is beautifully draped around their sturdy legs in fine folds. This is held at the waist by thick and orante belt or band.
Both these Dwarpalas are strong and sturdy. The figures next to each of
them act as comparison to their heights. Dwarapalas are placed on either side of the doors of temples to ward off evil and also as a warning to those with bad intentions. Rarely can one come across such a wonderful pair of Chola dwarapalas.
30 x 21.2 & 32.2 x 22 in<br>Circa : 12th century
Rs. 8,00,000 - 12,00,000
South India
Wood
Circa 19th century
17 x 7.6 in
Rs. 1,50,000 - 3,00,000
South India
wood
Circa : 19th century
16 x 7.6 in
Rs. 1,20,000 - 3,00,000
South India
wood
Circa : 19th century
18 x 16.5 in
Rs. 1,50,000 - 3,00,000
South India
wood
Circa : 19th century
14 x 23 in
Rs. 1,50,000 - 3,00,000
This long wool shawl was hand woven
using the special 'kanni' technique, where
toothpick like sticks with thread wrapped
around them were used to create the
pattern. These minute sticks are passed
through finely woven Pashmina wool
shawls - a process that is painstakingly
long. Sometimes, weavers are barely able
to complete a square inch of a shawl in a
day’s work, which results in a very limited
output, making these shawls extremely
precious. It is said that some of the 'kanni'
shawls that were woven for the royal courts
could even take a decade to be completed.
It is also believed that because of the detail
and minute work in these shawls the
weavers could make only 2 shawls in their
life as there after their eyesight would not
be strong enough to work on these shawls
any more, thus making them extremely
exclusive.
This is piece is executed predominantly in
reds with the central in two colours.
132 x 64 in
Rs. 80,000 - 1,20,000
This is piece is executed predominantly in reds. The colours in this shawl are extremely vibrant and stunning, giving it a look of Royalty, hand made in wool.
84 x 34 in
Rs. 60,000 - 80,000
This piece is unique because of its unusual color palette, it has green, peaches, sky blue and pink with hints of several other colours.
This shawl is hand embroidery with a papier mache
design and is a signature design amongst the north
Indian royal styles.
83 x 34 in
Rs. 50,000 - 80,000
This long wool shawl was hand woven using the special 'kanni' technique, where toothpick like sticks with thread wrapped around them were used to create the pattern. These minute sticks are passed through finely woven Pashmina wool
shawls - a process that is painstakingly long. Sometimes, weavers are barely able to complete a square inch of a shawl in a day’s work, which results in a very limited output, making these shawls extremely precious. It is said that some of the 'kanni' shawls that were woven for the royal courts could even take a decade to be completed. It is also believed that because of the detail and minute work in these shawls the
weavers could make only 2 shawls in their life as there after their eyesight would not be strong enough to work on these shawls any more, thus making them extremely exclusive.
Circa : Late 19th century
130 x 63 in
Rs. 80,000 - 1,20,000
This long wool shawl was hand woven using the special 'kanni' technique, where toothpick like sticks with thread wrapped around them were used to create the pattern. These minute sticks are passed through finely woven Pashmina wool shawls - a process that is painstakingly long. Sometimes, weavers are barely able to complete a square inch of a shawl in a day’s work, which results in a very limited output, making these shawls extremely precious. It is said that some of the 'kanni' shawls that were woven for the royal courts could even take a decade to be completed. It is also believed that because of the detail and minute work in these shawls the
weavers could make only 2 shawls in their life as there after their eyesight would not be strong enough to work on these shawls any more, thus making them extremely exclusive.
Circa : Late 19th century
124 x 60 in
Rs. 80,000 - 1,20,000
This beautiful north Indian carpet was made with a modern design. Mostly from Jaipur or Kashmir and is made with the traditional bhukara design also known as elephant feet. It is hand made and hand knotted (350 knots per square inch), made from pure wool.
99 x 133 in
Rs. 80,000 - 1,20,000
These beautiful kashan design carpets are hand made and hand knotted (450 knots per square inch), made from high quality wool.
75 x 50 in
Rs. 1,00,000 - 1,50,000
This is a good quality hand made and hand knotted (300 knots per square inch) woolen carpet with a design of a chandelier in the center on a red backdrop with flowers across the borders.
51 x 31 in
Rs. 20,000 - 50,000
This is a beautiful Dhari from Afghanistan made in a traditional design from wool.
107 x 75 in
Rs. 50,000 - 80,000
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