Kerala Antique

These beautiful pots are used for cooking and serving food. Temples and families commission them for special occasions. The handles have beautiful ornamentation. Rods are inserted th...

Antique print titled 'Cananoor'. Original old print with a plan of Cannanore Fort. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost. ...

Six early 20th century hair detanglers from Kerala and South Karnataka, India. An unusual group of six hair detanglers found exclusively in Southern India.

Floor plan of the fort of Kollam, Kerala, on India's Malabar Coast. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost.

A "Thookkuvilakku" bronze hanging oil lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800, done in a shallow dish with seven spouts, above a drip pan, suspended from a chain.

Originating from the Nettur region of Malabar, this ethnic jewel box was a symbol of status for Kerala women from influential families. It serves as a testament to the patience and s...

More information coming soon… A fascinating table box from Southern India, dating to the 1800s. The pyramid-shaped lid with a thin iron handle opens to reveal two compartments of u...

Original old print with a view of Kannur (or Cannanore), Kerala, India. Originates from a Dutch edition of 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost.

Rare pair of bronze elegant pedestal bowls from Kerala (India). They were used as temple offering bowls and everyone is in slightly different sizes.

An exceptional and highly decorative early 20th-century antique Indian "Cheppu" (lidded ritual and dowry box), hailing from the historic, culturally rich Kerala region in Southwester...

Old print of a view of Kannur (or Cannanore), Kerala, India. From the monumental 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën (..)' by François Valentyn / Valentijn, published in 1724-1726.

A large-sized antique water wheel from Kerala, India. This Kerala water wheel, also known as a "chakram chavittal", would have originally been used as a manually operated agriculture...

Antique print titled 'Calechut'. Wonderful, miniature copper engraving depicting Arion riding on a very cheerful looking sea monster in the important trading center of Calicut harbor...

Original antique map of Southern India documenting the VOC's areas of influence. Included is Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the northern edge of Sri Lanka.

This unique monolitic reddish granite columns come from religious houses to fantastic temples in the south of the Indian subcontinent. This specific piece, with a beautiful geometric...

Antique print of Don Vasco meeting Catual, who took him to Calicut. Also depicts various figures with drums and trumpets. This print originates from 'Naauwkeurige beschryvinge van Ma...

This antique British Colonial daybed from Kerala, India has a bed/top constructed of wooden boards set within a rectangular frame, and presented upon four beautifully robust, turned ...

A British Colonial daybed or coffee table (depending upon your needs) from Kerala, India in the early 20th century. This antique coffee table from India, approximately 6.75 feet in l...

Kumattikal is a colorful masked dance from Kerala in southern India. During Onam, the Hindu festival held in August/September, Kumattikal dancers collect small gifts while entertaini...

these unique carvings are from a Churulan Vallam, a traditional narrow boat used in the famous snake boat races of Kerala, South India and powered by approximately 45 people; the pro...

Striking Indian serving bowls, rich in detail and character Crafted in quality Indian silver plate, displaying a charming time-worn patina Unmarked as such, but crafted in the Cutch ...

The words Fanam and Panam literally mean money and are still used as a synonym for wealth in Kerala in the native language of Malayalam Follow on Instagram **** Why buy from us?

Ravi Varma's father was a scholar of Sanskrit and Ayurveda and hailed from the Ernakulam district in Kerala. Ravi Varma had two siblings, a sister named Mangala Bayi and a brother na...

Ravi Varma's father was a scholar of Sanskrit and Ayurveda and hailed from the Ernakulam district in Kerala. Ravi Varma had two siblings, a sister named Mangala Bayi and a brother na...

Ravi Varma's father was a scholar of Sanskrit and Ayurveda and hailed from the Ernakulam district in Kerala. Ravi Varma had two siblings, a sister named Mangala Bayi and a brother na...

These unique pair of tables has been fashioned out of a pair of 19th century hand-carved wooden mortars from South Indian (Kerala), which have been topped with round-shaped glass.

India, 19th century or earlier PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION / REFERENCE: Property from an important California collection Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auct...

Originating from the Kerala region of Southern India, this 19th century arivalmanai, or culinary cutting instrument, is a traditional tool used in the preparation of vegetables throu...

The palm trees in the background evoke a southern coastal setting, possibly Tamil Nadu or Kerala, adding a geographic suggestion to the scene.

The Malabar coast, the Western Ghats district, a region principally covering the areas which are presently in the Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa.

It extends from the western coast along the Arabian Sea to the eastern coast bordering the Bay of Bengal, highlighting the region known today as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and pa...

At its greatest extent, the presidency included most of southern India, including the whole of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Odisha, Kerala, Karnat...

The regions marked correspond to contemporary Indian states, including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, making this an essential piece for collectors interested i...

Siva in the Thiruvanchikulam temple was the patron deity of the Chera Perumals of Kerala and remains the family deity of the Cochin Royal Family.

The Malabar coast, the Western Ghats district, a region principally covering the areas which are presently in the Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa.