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Untitled - Farhad Hussain - The Divine Eye
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Farhad Hussain (b.1975)

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Acrylic on canvas
37 x 37 in (94 x 94 cm)

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Monstrance -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1930s
Goa
Gilded copper with embellishments and glass
Height: 25.5 in (65 cm)
Width: 13.25 in (34 cm)
Depth: 7.75 in (20 cm)

The Body of Christ (host) is held as bread in the center of a monstrance and stationed in a designated space, usually the altar or chapel, which allows one to have personal, tranquil, and uninterrupted time with Jesus. The bread is later broken, dipped in wine, and shared with everyone.
Monstrances are usually elaborate in design with...

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Mother Mary and Child Jesus -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1930s
Goa
Polychrome wood
Height: 17 in (43 cm)
Width: 6.25 in (16 cm)
Depth: 6 in (15 cm)

The Indo-Portuguese style standing statue of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception holds the Child Jesus in her left arm. The face presents a pensive expression, gentle eyes and her flowing garments add to her serenity. Standing on a pedestal surrounded by cherub faces.

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Candlestands -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1930s
Goa
Polychrome teak and iron
Height: 30.25 in (77 cm) (each)
Width: 8.5 in (21.5 cm) (each)
Depth: 8 in (20.5 cm) (each)

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A pair of Indo-Portuguese candlestands with iron prong, used in churches across Goa. Typically made in the Rococo style of carving, these candle stands feature a three-footed base with highlights of polychrome work and traces of vegetable colour all over the stand. They are usually placed in front of the altar.

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Part of an Altar -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1940s
Goa
Polychrome wood
Height: 24.25 in (61.5 cm)
Width: 24.5 in (62.5 cm)
Depth: 11 in (28 cm)

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A carved wooden part of the Altar, a pedestal, the carving features a central winged cherub surrounded by elaborate floral or scrollwork design.

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PERIOD SILVER BOX -   - The Divine Eye
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Repousse on silver
Gross weight: 3900 grams
Height: 9.75 in (25 cm)
Width: 12.75 in (32.5 cm)
Depth: 4.25 in (11 cm)

Uttar Pradesh, Circa 1930s

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The mythology of the Hindus / with notices of various mountain and island tribes, inhabiting the two peninsulas of India and the neighbouring islands; and an appendix, comprising the minor avatars, and the mythological and religious terms, etc., etc. - Charles Coleman - The Divine Eye
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The mythology of the Hindus / with notices of various mountain and island tribes, inhabiting the two peninsulas of India and the neighbouring islands; and an appendix, comprising the minor avatars, and the mythological and religious terms, etc., etc.

Charles Coleman, The mythology of the Hindus / with notices of various mountain and island tribes, inhabiting the two peninsulas of India and the neighbouring islands; and an appendix, comprising the minor avatars, and the mythological and religious terms, etc., etc., of the Hindus. With plates, illustrative of the principal Hindu deities, &c. By Charles Coleman, London: Parbury, Allen, 1832

xviii pages, 1 unnumbered leaf, 401 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf, 39 plates including frontispiece (including detailed depictions of deities such as Kali, Durga, and Ganesha; Jain and Buddhist figures; ritual objects; and mythological tableaux), and several after drawings by W. Clerk, lithographed by Dean & Munday; later full green morocco-backed cloth boards, the upper cover gilt-stamped with symbolic figures, spine with gilt lettering and decorative rules, renewed endpapers.
29.5 x 23.5 cm

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Frieze Depicting Three Seated Buddhas -   - The Divine Eye
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Pala Dynasty
Nalanda, 11th Century
Polished Basalt Stone
Height: 13.5 in (34 cm)
Width: 18.5 in (47 cm)
Depth: 5 in (13 cm)

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Formerly with an Aristocratic Private Collector, Nalanda
Private Collection, Mumbai

A captivating frieze in polished grey schist showing three Buddhas seated within their royal chambers. The central figure has an important subject – the first sermon given by Buddha on attaining...

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Thangka of Padmasambhava -   - The Divine Eye
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Tibet, Early 19th Century
Cloth
28.25 x 21.25 in (71.5 x 54 cm)

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This is a wall-mounted work which will be shipped in a roll

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Formerly in the Collection of Late Nalini and Haridas Swali
Private Collection,...

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Dhoomavati -   - The Divine Eye
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Karnataka/Kerala, 20th Century
Enamel paint on wood
Height: 65.25 in (166 cm)
Width: 20.5 in (52 cm)
Depth: 16 in (41 cm)

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This sculpture is attached to a wooden base measuring 3.75 x 17 x 17 in (9.5 x 43 x 43 cm)

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Kalkudra -   - The Divine Eye
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Karnataka/Kerala, 19th Century
Bronze
Height: 12 in (30.5 cm)
Width: 10 in (25.5 cm)
Depth: 5.25 in (13.5 cm)

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Jumadi -   - The Divine Eye
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Karnataka/Kerala, 19th Century
Bronze
Height: 15.5 in (39 cm)
Width: 11.5 in (29.5 cm)
Depth: 4 in (10 cm)

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This sculpture is attached to a wooden base measuring 18.75 x 8 x 5 in (47.5 x 20.5 x 12.5 cm)

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Untitled (Musicians)  - B Vithal - The Divine Eye
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B Vithal (1935 - 1992)

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Oil on canvas
35.75 x 59.75 in (91 x 152 cm)

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Untitled - Thota Vaikuntam - The Divine Eye
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Thota Vaikuntam (b.1942)

Untitled
Acrylic on canvas
59.5 x 47.5 in (151 x 120.5 cm)

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Guru Nanak - Arpana Caur - The Divine Eye
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Arpana Caur (b.1954)

Guru Nanak
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 19.25 in (57 x 49 cm)

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Untitled - Arunkumar H G - The Divine Eye
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Arunkumar H G (b.1968)

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Bronze
Height: 7 in (18 cm)
Width: 12 in (30.5 cm)
Depth: 5.25 in (13.5 cm)

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Motherland: Lioness and Blood - Pushpamala N - The Divine Eye
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Pushpamala N (b.1956)

Motherland: Lioness and Blood
Archival inkjet print on paper
Print size: 16.5 x 24 in (42 x 61 cm)
Sheet size: 20.5 x 28 in (52 x 71 cm)

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Gajalakshmi Panel -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1950s
Wood
Height: 14.5 in (37 cm)
Width: 43.25 in (110 cm)
Depth: 5 in (12.5 cm)

This is a wall-mounted work

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Garuda Pooja Lamp -   - The Divine Eye
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Circa 1950s
Karnataka
Brass
Height: 6 in (15 cm)
Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
Depth: 8 in (20.5 cm)

This was used for Vishnu worship. A dhoop stand with agarbatti, camphor and incense holder.

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Pondicherry Angels -   - The Divine Eye
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a) Untitled
Circa 1950s
Wood
Height: 30 in (76.5 cm)
Width: 27.5 in (70 cm)
Depth: 11.75 in (30 cm)

b) Untitled
Circa 1950s
Wood
Height: 30.75 in (78 cm)
Width: 27.5 in (70 cm)
Depth: 11.25 in (28.5 cm)

These sculptures have detachable wings and are mounted on detachable wooden bases measuring 5 x 12.5 x 12.75 in (13 x 31.5 x 32.5 cm)

(Set of two)

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