West Asian Natural Specimens

This authentic Woolly Mammoth tooth and jaw fossil offers a remarkable glimpse into the Ice Age. This specimen showcases the impressive structure and durability of one of prehistory’...

A beautiful specimen combining vibrant green Malachite and intense deep-blue Azurite from Siberia. One side has been polished to reveal the stunning natural patterns and concentric b...

This small, monolithic meteorite cross-section originates from the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan. Formed over 4.5 billion years ago at the creation of our Solar System, it was ...

Specimen Type: Demantoid Garnet Weight: 19 grams Dimension: H: 3.1 x W: 3.3 x D: 1.3 cm Origin: Kuh-e-Belqheys Mountains, Takaab County, West Azerbaijan Treatment: None This nat...

An exceptional cross-section of the renowned Seymchan pallasite meteorite, discovered in the Hekandue River basin in the Russian Far East. Cut and polished, it reveals the vibrant h...

A mesmerising iron sphere carved from a mass of the Seymchan meteorite, one of the most important meteorite discoveries of the twentieth century. Found in the Magadan region of the R...

The pallasites are a class of stony–iron meteorite. It consists of centimeter-sized olivine crystals of peridot quality in an iron-nickel matrix. Coarser metal areas develop Widmanst...

This extraterrestrial sculpture originates from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947, in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. Entering...

A magnificent cross-section from the renowned Seymchan meteorite, recovered in the Russian far east, and cut to reveal the honeycomb-like structure characteristic of pallasite meteor...

A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...

Cosmetic Vessel ‘Hinted Bird’ type Ancient Phoenician, Eastern Mediterranean, Late 7th - early 6th century B.C. Carved, incised and smoothed Tridacna (clam) shell 15 cm long 8 cm wide 4 cm high Provenance: Private collection, UK (acquired before 1983) This subtle, anthropomorphically carved clam shell, represents an ancient iron age cosmetic vessel made in the Phoenician region of the eastern mediterranean, during the late 7th - early 6th century B.C. ie. after the Assyrian occupation the region, and before the Babylonians. Perhaps due to this short period of production, only around 100 of these objects have been found, mostly throughout the Near East and Mediterranean, but also as far west as Italy (i.e. The British Museum example 1852, 0112.3 - Fig.2). Tridacna clam shells themselves are native to the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf. The present work finds a close comparison with a Tridacna maxima shell that has an umbo (apex) carved with 'eyes' and smoothed-down exterior (fig. 1). That object was found at the Great Temple of Amman, in modern day Jordan (Caubet and Poplin 1995: 492, n.21; Koutsoukou 1997: 147 - 48, n.185; Routledge 1997: 37, n.37, fig.7) and illustrated in Brandl (2001: fig.7, p.57). The style of both works is characterised by minimal carving and Brandl suggests they are part of a group called 'The Hinted Bird Engraved Tridacna'. Brandl also posits that the engraved Tridacna industry grew out of the withdrawal of the Assyrian's from the Phoenician coast, as shells from the Red Sea would have then become available through agents in Egypt. However, the period of production was only brief, as it seems the Tridacna production centre in the region was destroyed 50 years later by the Babylonians. More heavily engraved examples exist in The British Museum (fig.2) and The Metropolitan Museum, New York (fig.3). Further examples can be consulted in the seminal, 1974 study of these objects by Rolf Stucky: The Engraved Tridacna Shells...

Specimen Type: Demantoid Garnet Weight: 4.8 kg Dimension: H: 30 x W: 15 x D: 11 cm Origin: Kuh-e-Belqheys Mountains, Takaab County, West Azerbaijan Treatment: None This natura...

A magnificent cross-section from the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, recovered in the Russian far east, and revealing the honeycomb-like structure characteristic of pallasites. ...

This exceptional specimen from the renowned El’brusskiy Mine on Mount Elbrus in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkarian Republic presents a vivid display of natural color and crystalline form. ...

from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia Large cabinet specimen of a sparkling cluster of highly lustrous jet black sphalerite crystals in aggregates with rhombic dolomite crystals o...

A striking polished solid malachite egg, notable for its substantial weight, deep emerald-green color, and richly figured natural banding. The stone displays dramatic concentric form...

A stunning example of Russian Malachite in the form of an egg. The malachite is very heavy at 7 pounds and rests on a Malachite form - which may be use as a bracelet. (We have show...

A spectacular meteorite cross-section from the renowned pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, formed over 4.5 billion years ago at the beginning of our Solar System. Comprising only 0.2% of...

Rubellite Tourmaline on Quartz, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia Measures: 12.5 cm tall x 15 cm wide All ru...

A small and beautifully shaped iron fragment originating in space roughly 4.5 billion years ago. It was part of a much larger meteoroid that entered Earth’s atmosphere as the famed S...

This striking cross-section of fossilised Colla wood dates to the Miocene epoch, approximately 23–5 million years ago, and originates from the town of Zile in central Turkey – the on...

from Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia Large cabinet specimen of jet black sphalerite crystals in compound groups of parallel crystals on matrix with quartz crystals. 8.8...

An exceedingly rare, significant and exceptional discovery of a Ray fish [Rhinobatos hakelensis] and Sawfish [Libanopristis hiram] complete and preserved with exceptionally fine deta...

Rubellite Tourmaline on Feldspar, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia Measures: 8 cm tall x 8 cm wide All rubellite tourmaline is compared to the famou...

Product Information: Specimen: Demantoid Green Garnet on Matrix Weight: 2260 grams Dimensions: H: 18 x W: 11 x D: 7 cm Origin: Kuh-e-Belqheys, Takaab County, Azerbaijan Treatm...

Impressive and large Russian malachite egg, carved from the solid. A timeless yet historic decorative object, which is a great addition to any sophistica...

Discover an extraordinary Museum Quality Heteromorph Ammonite (Audouliceras renauxianum), a standout piece tailored for high-end Natural History collectors and luxury interior design...

A beautifully preserved and sculptural fragment from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947 in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. En...

A beautifully preserved fragment from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947 in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. Entering the atmo...

This precious and sculptural fragment originates from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947, in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. En...

The shell, a marvel of the sea, is embraced by the soft embrace of fine leather, showcasing its natural curves and textures. Each meticulously applied leather detail celebrates the s...