Large antique brass Urli bowl. Measures 24 x 27 inches across and 8 inches high. Excellent condition, 19th century. Antique Indian brass urlis are traditional, shallow, wide-mouthed vessels originating from Kerala and dating back to the Chola dynasty (9th-13th century). Originally used for cooking and ayurvedic medicine preparation, they evolved into decorative items for holding water and flowers in temples and homes to welcome prosperity. The term "urli" comes from the Tamil/Malayalam word for a round cooking vessel. They were central to South Indian homes, particularly in Kerala, for cooking and serving food, especially for large gatherings, due to their capacity for even heat distribution. Traditionally, artisans known as the Pathar community in Nachiarcoil, Tamil Nadu, crafted these using traditional lost-wax methods

Antique Moroccan pierced brass floor lamp. All hand worked. Original shade lining. Circa 1900. Measures 79 inches high by 20 inches in diameter at the base. The removable shade is 24 inches in diameter. Excellent condition.

19th century Chinese limestone Buddha head carved in the 6th century style. Measures 9 inches high x 6 inches wide x 6 inches deep, and weighs 1.5 pounds.

Pair of flute carved padouk wood lamps. India, circa 1900. Hand carved from single blocks of wood. Note the wonderful angled wave detail at the shoulder. Padouk is a very dense and hard wood that requires great skill to carve. Excellent condition with new linen shades, harps and wiring. Each measures 30 inches high to the harps and 18 inches high to the top of the wood base.

Indian Embroideries by John Irwin and Margaret Hall. First edition published in 1973 by S. R. Bastikar for the Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad, India. This is the 2nd in a series of 3 volumes published of the entire collections of the Calico Museum. Mr. Irwin was the Keeper of the Oriental Dept., Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Beautiful plates. Good condition, with original dust cover. Measures 9 x 11.5 inches.