Afghan Decorative Objects

from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Superb specimen of lustrous Rubellite var. pink tourmaline crystals fully terminated in a parallel formation embedded...

A striking Gandharan molded stucco head of a male Bodhisattva, tentatively identified as Manjushri, ancient region of Gandhara, probably Hadda or surrounding area, 3rd-5th century. The Bodhisattva is sculpted of stucco in an idealized manner as a youthful male, with soft and kind features, a benign expression on his face. He wears an elaborate pleated turban wrapped around his head, with two sweeping lobes at the front. His turban secured on one side by a small image of a roaring lion. The lion may be read as a reference to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, who is often depicted as riding or subduing a roaring lion, a metaphor for taming the wild thoughts of the mind. Manjushri gazes outwards in a beatific manner from almond shaped eyes, a gentle smile on his lips. The eyes at different levels when looking at the sculpture head on, indicating the original placement of the head was meant to be viewed at an angle. Remnants of pigments to the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Mounted on a custom black metal stand. Hadda was an important center of Buddhist learning in the early history of Greco Buddhist Gandhara, and at one time may have housed a bone relic of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The sculpture and architecture of Hadda followed Hellenistic artistic conventions faithfully, leading some scholars to believe the distinct Greco Buddhist style of Gandhara was first developed in Hadda before spreading to the rest of the region. The kingdom of Gandhara was situated at a crossroads of trade and cultures. Being one of the last remnants of Alexander the Great's Empire, the inhabitants of the Greco-Bactrian Buddhist kingdom preserved Greek culture and heritage for centuries after the decline of the Greek Empire...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with striated prism faces and chisel-shaped termination. Kunzite is a beautiful crystal, pure in energy and joyful in nat...

Fully terminated single crystal of transparent gem quality spodumene var. Kunzite. The crystal faces are composed of smaller lustrous parallel crystal faces. Kunzite is a beautifu...

Natural 81.95 Gram Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal Elongated On Mica Specimen WEIGHT: 81.95 grams DIMENSION: 2.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 Cm ORIGIN : Nooristan, Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Black ...

17.40 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 17.40 Gram Dimension: 3.7 x 1.8 x 1.4 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Color: Seafoam and Green Tourma...

We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished sphere of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration. The sphere displays a vibra...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Hackmanite on Calcite Weight: 118 Grams Dimension: H: 4.5 x W: 5.5 x D: 5 cm Origin: Sar-e-Sang Mine, Kokcha Valley, Badakshan Province, Afghani...

Specimen Type: Ruby on Marble Weight: 8 grams Dimension: H: 2.8 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.4 cm Origin: Jagdalak Mine, Surobi District, Kabul Capital, Afghanistan Treatment: None This nat...

Specimen Type: Bi color Tourmaline Weight: 181 grams Dimension: H: 9 x W: 4.2 x D: 3 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This beautiful natur...

Specimen Type: Kunzite with Tourmaline Weight: 137 grams Dimension: H: 9.5 x W: 3.5 x D: 3.3 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: N...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Topaz crystal Weight: 66 grams Dimensions: H: 4.4 x W: 2.5 x D: 2.2 cm Treatment: None Origin: Katlang Mine, Mardan District, KPK Province, P...

Specimen Type: Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl Weight: 25 grams Dimension: H: 4 x W: 2.5 x D: 2.5 cm Origin: Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specimen sho...

Specimen Type: Celestite on Calcite Weight: 88 grams Dimension: H: 8.5 x W: 5.4 x D: 3.5 cm Origin: Badghis, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specime...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline on Cleavelandite Weight: 147 grams Dimension: H: 8.7 x W: 6.7 x D: 3 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natur...

"Beautiful polished free form of top quality natural Afghani lapis lazuli.  This specimen has rich, electric-royal blue color enriched with scintillating pyrite micro-crystals. Lapis...

Specimen Type: Tantalite on Albite Weight: 1176 grams Dimension: H: 13.5 x W: 14 x D: 6.5 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None...

Incredible Bi-Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 35.75 Carat DIMENSIONS: 3.9 x 1.9 x 1 Cm ORIGIN: Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Green TREATMENT: None Tourmaline ...

90.50 Carat Beautiful Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan Weight: 90.50 carat Dimension: 2.2 x 2.4 x 1.9 Cm Origin : Afghanistan Col...

Gorgeous Elongated Aquamarine Specimen From Afghanistan Weight: 457.93 Gram Dimension: 9 x 10 x 7.2 Cm Origin : Afghanistan Aquamarine helps us to gain insight, truth, and wisdo...

Lovely Fluorite Crystal From Afghanistan Weight: 33.40 Carat Dim: 2.6 x 1.6 x 1.1 Cm Origin : Afghanistan Fluorite is the mineral form of calcium ...

Specimen Type: Hackmanite on Calcite Weight: 192 grams Dimension: H: 9 x W: 6.4 x D: 4 cm Origin: Ladjuar Madan, Sar-e-Sang, Badakshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Natural Tourmaline Specimen Weight: 22.77 Grams Dimension: 7.7 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm Locality: Kunar, Afghanistan Treatment: None DESCRIPTION: This impressiv...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Morganite Crystal with Smoky Quartz with Albite Weight: 297 grams Dimensions: H: 5.2 x W: 10 x D: 6.7 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chapa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Description: This stunning specimen features a peach colored morganite crystal resting atop smoky quartz and albite, creating a visually captivating and unique mineral...

Specimen Type: Celestite with Calcite Weight: 286 grams Dimensions: H: 7.8 x W: 8.5 x D: 7.8 cm Origin: Dara I Laman Celestine Deposit, Qala e Naw District, Badghis Province, Afghani...

Weight : 143.28 Gram Dimension: 5.7 x 5.4 x 4.2 Cm Origin : Paprook Mine, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral group in which boron is compounded with element...

Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. It is a combination of lazurite, main constitu...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Specimen Type: Natural Tourmaline On Cleavelandite Weight: 397 Grams Dimension: 8.3 x 8.8 x 6.7 Cm Origin: Mavi Pegmatites, Laghman Province, Afghanistan Trea...

161.78 Gram Marvellous Tri Color Tourmaline Specimen From Paprook , Afghanistan Weight: 161.78 Gram Dimension: 6.5 x 5.5 x 3.7 Cm Origin: Paprook, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a cry...

Adorable Botryoidal Aragonite Crystal On Matrix From Afghanistan Weight: 258 Gram Dimension: 9.5 x 7.3 x 4.3 Cm Origin : Hilmand, Afghanistan Blue Aragonite enhances emotional p...

Gorgeous Black Tourmaline Lepidolite Specimen From Afghanistan Weight: 312.05 Carat Dimension : 4.4 x 2.8 x 3.1 cm Origin : Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate miner...

Beautiful Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan Weight: 30.10 Carat Dim: 3.6 x 1.6 x 0.9 Cm Origin : Afghanistan Tourmaline is a...

150 Gram Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen Attached With Quartz From Afghanistan Weight: 150 Gram Dimension: 4.7 x 7.3 x 4.5 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline...

206.15 Gram Amazing Rare Afghanite Specimen From Badakhshan, Afghanistan Weight: 206.15 Gram Dimension: 8.3 x 4.8 x 4.3 Cm Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanis...

845 Gram Marvellous Tri Color Tourmaline Specimen With Big Quartz And Fluorite Weight: 845 Gram Dimension: 8.5 x 12 x 8.4 Cm Origin: Paprook Mine, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a cry...

16.00 Carat Glamorous Bi Color Tourmaline With Albite From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 16.00 Carat Dimension: 2.9 x 1.7 x 1.2 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crysta...

"Beautiful polished free form of top quality natural Afghani lapis lazuli.  This specimen has rich, electric-royal blue color enriched with scintillating pyrite micro-crystals. Lapis...

Bactrian Alabaster offering vessel, second millennium BC, A small veined alabaster vessel with asymmetric waisted cylindrical form. The interior half way down in a U boul. Composite ...

This specimen is a magnificent watermelon tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan. It has a beautiful purple-tinged bottom with a luminous green center and ...

63.27 Gram Pretty Pink Tourmaline Crystal Bunch From Paprook Mine, Afghanistan Weight: 63.27 Gram Dimension : 5.9 x 3.1 x 2.5 Cm Origin: Paprook Mine, Afghanistan Tourmaline is ...

Elegant Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Paprook, Afghanistan Weight : 46.90 Carat Dim: 1.6 x 2.5 x 1.6 Cm Color : Pink, Green and Orange Origin : Paprook Mine, Afghanistan To...

A beautiful large statue of an upright dragon chasing pearl, hand carved out of natural Fine grade lapis lazuli weighing 4.5 lb. Masterful depiction of the dragon with its deep scale...

174.58 Gram Incredible Green Tourmaline Specimen From Paprok, Afghanistan Weight: 174.58 Gram Dimension: 5.8 x 5.4 x 4.7 Cm Origin: Papro...

Gorgeous Natural Tri Color Tourmaline Specimen with Mica WEIGHT: 5.25 grams DIMENSIONS : 3.4 x 1.2 x 10 Cm ORIGIN: Afghanistan TREATMENT: None To...

An extraordinary sphere of natural lapis lazuli, exceptionally large and heavy with spectacular images of the galaxy. The globe cut from a substantial boulder of lapis from Afghanist...

This mineral specimen of Lapis Lazuli with pyrite inclusion on a wood and brass stand is a great classic. Lapis lazuli have always been researched (even in antic Egypt) and valued : ...

Specimen: Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 12.8 x W: 3 x D: 2.5 cm Wt:184g An exceptional natural specimen of bi-color tourmaline crysta...

This sandstone Bactrian idol is a handcrafted reproduction inspired by ancient votive statues from the region of Bactria, in present-day Afghanistan. Car...

Specimen: Tourmaline Weight: 95 grams Dimensions: H: 5.5 x W: 4.5 x D: 2.7 cm Origin: Pachigram Mine, Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Natural specimen of...

From Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan This excellent, Manganotantalite is rare find. Most of the crystal appears to be black, but the "glow" shot reveals translucent, red spo...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline Weight: 58 grams Dimension: H: 13 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.3 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural Bi-Color Tourma...

An early 20th century carved hardwood storage chest from Afghanistan, retains its original iron fittings and hardware. The rectangular form is defined by a deeply patinated surface a...

A skillfully Kilim Upholstered Stained Pine Middle Eastern Table Chest with nail head decorated trims. Measures 20.5" in width, 10.5" in depth and...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with with steep termination on the top, and complex termination on the bottom. Kunzite...

This large teal-green specimen is a special find perfect for the discerning mineral enthusiast. Green is a very sought-after color of aragonite along with the crystallized blue and i...

From Kunar, Afghanistan Large single crystal of transparent sherry colored Topaz with sharp complex basal pinacoid terminations. Crystal is well formed with glassy luster faces. ...

Specimen: Tourmaline with Lepidolite Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 6.5 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.3 cm Wt: 27g A refined natural specimen of tourmaline with...

Bactrian marble column idol, circa 3000-2000 Bc. It has a elegant tapering form with a undeep groove running on the top and bottom. The marble is a breccia type with striking vains i...

58.60 Carat Gorgeous Indicolite Blue Color Tourmaline Cluster From Afghanistan Weight: 58.60 Carat Dimension: 3 x 2.2 x 1 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystallin...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline on Cleavelandite Weight: 148 grams Dimension: H: 3.7 x W: 8.5 x D: 6.7 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natu...