Indian Antiques

First Online: April 11, 2006
Page Last Updated: January 13, 2026

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Ancient Areka Nut Cracker A pair of Addakatri scissors from Shashwati Museum collection
	Antique Chair -- Probably Berhampur Furniture from palace of Mysore Maharaja, 19th century
Artifacts of Heritage Artifact from M.Govind Pai Museum, Udupi
	Beauty in Utility - Embroidered Game Board Shashwati Women's Museum Collection, Bangalore
The Five Pronged Arati The tool used to bless a deity with a flame.
	Golden Bud Ornament "Kalya Hali" -- a traditional Konkani jewelry
Hanging Lamp Private collection of Suneeti Kumble
	Konkani Traditional Jewelry
Lady with a Lamp and Bird
	Prayer Offerings
Precious Stones and Golden Artwork Detail from an ornament of Mysore Maharaja
	Sieve and Pounding Stick Artifact from Chindwara Museum of Commons
A Silver Kettle From a private collection, Mangalore
	A Swiss-made watch with Hindu Motifs From private collection of M. Nithyanand Pai, Karkala

See Also:

• Indian Philately -- The stamps of India truly represent India's vast cultural and geographic diversity. Common and rare stamps from a private collection.