West Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Weight: 8 kg The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient City of Asclepion, holds the distinction of being recognized as the earliest symbol of medicine and pharmacy. The altar's prominent position within the Asclepion complex highlights its importance in the context of ancient medical practices. It served as a visual representation of the profound connection between spirituality and healing, as Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, was often depicted alongside snakes, which were regarded as symbols of rebirth and rejuvenation. Today, the original Snaked Altar finds its rightful place of honor in the prestigious Bergama Museum. Visitors to the museum can marvel at its intricate details and appreciate the craftsmanship of the ancient artisans who sculpted it. The altar's preservation allows us to delve into the depths of history and gain insights into the ancient world's understanding and reverence for medicine. *Crafted from compressed marble powder. *Manufactured using molds...

A fine Kashkul carved from half of the giant nutshell of Coco-de-mer likely from Persian Qajar Dynasty circa 18-19th century. Kashkul is a container known as the beggar's bowl, carri...

Small sculpture in olive wood by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 28 cm Materials: Solid Olive wood It is collected from the roots and branches of different olive trees in...

Set of 2 sculptures in olive wood by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: Large: 23 x 23 x 55 cm Small: 20 x 20 x 28 cm Materials: Solid olive wood It is collected from the roots and...

A fine and rare, ancient Islamic Seljuk period bronze bird statue, pomander, circa 1150, possibly Persia or Central Asia. The bird is finely modeled...

Weight: 8 kg The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient City of Asclepion, holds the distinction of being recognized as the earliest symbol of medicine and pharmacy. The altar's prominent position within the Asclepion complex highlights its importance in the context of ancient medical practices. It served as a visual representation of the profound connection between spirituality and healing, as Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, was often depicted alongside snakes, which were regarded as symbols of rebirth and rejuvenation. Today, the original Snaked Altar finds its rightful place of honor in the prestigious Bergama Museum. Visitors to the museum can marvel at its intricate details and appreciate the craftsmanship of the ancient artisans who sculpted it. The altar's preservation allows us to delve into the depths of history and gain insights into the ancient world's understanding and reverence for medicine. *Crafted from compressed marble powder. *Manufactured using molds...

Spiritual Sphere was designed by Nada Debs in carved frakke (Limba, a West African wood) crafted. About the designer. Nada Debs is a Lebanese designer living and working in Beirut. ...

A small, Prehistoric Anatolian marble head of the kiliya type. Of highly stylized geometric form, the marble head is elliptical, with a faintly defined nos...

From Scotland and an old New England collection. Unique find. Scottish Hand crafted, hand painted, and incised wooden bowl, 1930 An all original work of art signed on botto...

From a New England collection and a unique find Russian antique Kustar painted and incised tobacco box 1930 An all original work of art signed on ...

Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile. Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain. Arabic script on left top corne...

Antique hand-carved wooden Turkish harem shoe. One shoe only available. Great decorative collector item, circa 1870.

An incredibly rare antique Persian pottery figure of the Persian hero Rostam, from Ferdowsi's epic The Shahnameh, dated 1804. The figure is signed and has the Hijri date of 1218 (wh...