Lot 267

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CARVED SANDSTONE FRAGMENTORY ARCH Central India, circa 15th/16th century, carved with numerous figures including that of Buddha seated on a dais. Length 36".

Estimate.......................... $500-$700

Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate

Lot 268

A CARVED SANDSTONE FRAGMENTARY HAND India, probably 12th century, mounted on a wooden base together with a carved 19th century relief of a water carrier. Height 13" and 12".

Estimate................................. $600-$900

Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate

Lot 269

AN EXCEPTIONAL CARVED SANDALWOOD CASKET India 19th century, complexly carved overall with images of Hindu deities and resting on figural elephant supports, the interior containing numerous fitted compartments. 12.5" x 17" x 12".

Estimate           $600-$900

Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate

Lot 270

ANOTHER FINE CARVED SANDALWOOD CASKET India, 19th century, elaborately carved with Hindu deities and scrolling designs of complex form. 6.5" x 18" x 12.5".

Estimate............................... $800-$1,200

Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate

Lot 271

A FINE MICRO MOSAIC INLAY SEWING CHEST India, 18th/19th century, decorated in geometric floral designs inlaid with ivory, stone and steel over wood, the interior with numerous fitted compartments and micro mosaic inlay lids containing various sewing accruements, some losses. 5" x 17" x 11".

Estimate.............................. $900-$1,400

Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate

Lot 272

AN EXCEPTIONAL MICRO MOSAIC INLAY SEWING CHEST India, early 19th century, decorated with connected diamonds and floral borders in ivory, stone and steel micro mosaic, the interior with numerous fitted compartments and inlay lids, some minor losses.

Estimate.............................. $800-$1,200

Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate

Lot 273

AN INTERESTING SILVER AND WOOD FOOTSTOOL India, 19th century, wooden form overlaid with repoussé silver foil in scrolling floral designs. 19" square x 6.5" Height.

Estimate................................. $300-$500

Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate

Lot 274

AN UNIQUE CARVED BALSA ARCHITECTURAL MODEL India, 19th/20th century, depicting a temple within an enclosure of columns, mounted on a pine lid with paper label reading "Anchor Line India (Steamship) Service". 18" x 13" x 10".

Estimate $100-$200

Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate