Central Asian Decorative Objects

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...

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...

This large 1960s Murano glass bowl by Archimede Seguso is a substantial hand-blown form in opaque white alabastro glass with a fused pink applied rim. Larger and notably deeper than...

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...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline on Cleavelandite Weight: 9 kg Dimension: H: 18 x W: 30 x D: 25 cm Origin: Pachigram Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural sp...

Specimen: Kunzite Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 12.5 x W: 9 x D: 3 cm Wt: 750g This exceptional natural Kunzite crystal from ...

This striking lapis lazuli slab from Afghanistan displays an intense, royal blue hue, dramatically intersected by natural veins of white calcite and sparkling golden pyrite. Expert...

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

This striking tourmaline crystal has a mesmerizing blue color, a robust size, and sharp form. Upon first glance, the piece appears to have a dark, almost black cap, but when lit, its...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Bi color Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 16.77 grams Dimensions: H: 3.9 x W: 1.6 x D: 1.3 cm Treatment: None Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Provinc...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline Weight: 98 grams Dimension: H: 6 x W: 3.5 x D: 2.8 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specimen of bi-c...

This Golden Calcite specimen comes from the Sokolovskoe Iron Mine in Qostaney Oblysy, Kazakhstan. This mine is an increasingly scarce and sought-after source for collectors, and piec...

238.25 Carat Blue Tourmaline Crystal Cluster From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 238.25 Carat Dimension: 4.2 x 5 x 3.4 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline sili...

Gorgeous vintage handmade silver Vase. Sorry we don't know anything about it, but its beautiful. It is marked with a sign of the silversmith. I am unsure of the age of this object an...

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...

Beautiful tile hand painted and glazed with exceptional wondering colorful school of fish on a yellow color background. The tile can hang on the wall. Exceptional object of art for w...

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...

A beautiful, substantial statue of Lapis Lazuli, hand carved by a master artisan on both sides. The sculpture depicts a dragon flying in the clouds above mountains while spraying wat...

Stunning Bi-Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 111.33 grams DIMENSIONS: 8.4 x 3.3 x 2.8 Cm ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline is an extremely...

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 1.8 x W: 0.9 x D: 0.9 cm Wt: 3.5g Small in scale but packed with intense color, this 3.5-...

Lovely set of solid Teak wood Elephants .Remarkably large . all original even the Wooden tusks . Very nice carving . one slightly larger than the other . 1950s Hand carved .

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 7.1 x W: 1.8 x D: 1.2 cm Wt: 23g Weighing 23 grams, this raw bicolor Tourmaline specimen s...

The crystallized blue form of the calcium carbonate mineral aragonite is very sought-after. This substantial piece features gorgeous teal blue color and great luster and crystallizat...

This impressive polished Jade Sphere from Afghanistan is a true embodiment of natural beauty and expert craftsmanship. Measuring an impressive 16 inches in diameter and weighing appr...

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...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline with Quartz Weight: 231 grams Dimension: H: 8 x W: 6 x D: 4.5 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural spe...

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 2.7 x W: 2.1 x D: 2 cm Wt: 10.5g Natural Specimen of Rare Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal from...

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

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan \Dim: H: 2.4 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.4 cm Wt: 9.3g Natural Specimen of Dark Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal fr...

A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and an ushnisha covered under a hood as part of her fluid robe. She holds a Ruyi scepter in her right hand. Her left had is shown in motion of flicking blessing water. A stylized panel of flame backs Kwan Yin, symbolizing her power and spiritual superiority. To her left is a full bloom of lotus, a symbol of peace and enlightenment. The sculpture is masterfully carved with her facial details beautifully depicted. A custom handmade root stand complements this extraordinary statue. The lapis statue...

Fabulous hand carved & painted 40 inch tall wooden Buddha. Polychrome decorations with Gilt. Brightly colored and in prayer. Heavy and well executed. In excellent vintage condition ...

Circa 1890. 19th c large ebonised carved winged serpent gargoyle table lamps Originally hand carved winged serpent gargoyle wall brackets. Wired...

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...

Bicolor Tourmaline Batch Laghman Province, Afghanistan Weight Total: 194 grams Dimensions: On Demand Note: If you're interested to purchase a single piece please contact us in me...

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...

Type: Afghanite on Calcite Origin: Sar-e-Sang Mine, Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 5.7 x W: 4 x D: 3.3 cm Wt: 60g Weighing 60 grams, this rare combin...

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: A 12/13th-century Seljuk bronze oil lamp is an antique from the Seljuk Empire, k...

Type: Multicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 3 x W: 1.4 x D: 1 cm Wt: 7.3 g Natural Specimen of Multicolor Tourmaline Crystal from ...

Type: Rubellite Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 1.9 x W: 1.3 x D: 1.2 cm Wt: 6.5g Natural Specimen of Vivid Rubellite Tourmaline Cryst...

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...

This luxurious offering serves up vibrant tones of verdant emerald on a canary yellow calcite and shimmering, earthy biotite matrix for a gemmy study in contrast. A unique and arrest...

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. ...

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

Type: Smoky Window Quartz Origin: Watalak Mine, Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 26 x W: 13 x D: 10 cm Wt: 2523 This cabinet-sized spec...

Here is a superb incredible new blue aquamarine that have been discovered this past year. Lustrous transparent blue 2.5x1.5" aquamarine crystal in intersecting aggregates of subparal...

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 3.8 x W: 1.6 x D: 1.5 cm Wt: 18.5g Weighing a substantial 18.5 grams, this raw Bicolor To...

From Koksha Valley, Khash Kuran Wa Munjan Districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Prismatic blue afghanite crystals exposed on the face of gray to white marble. Crystals has lus...

This huge heart from Afghanistan has been hand-carved and hand-polished out of one piece of genuine, beautiful color lapis lazuli featuring the shimmer of p...

This piece is a uniquely special find perfect for the discerning mineral enthusiast. It's unusual to find pieces of this calcium carbonate mineral with such spectacular color and won...

This striking and unique crystal formation features a hefty double terminated Calcite crystal with another double terminated Calcite growing through the bottom at a 90 degree angle. ...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline Crystals Weight: 3 grams Dimension: H: 3.8 x W: 1 x D: 1 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None ...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline with Albite Weight: 38 grams Dimension: H: 5.5 x W: 4.5 x D: 2 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None ...

Specimen Type: Kunzite on Albite Weight: 115 grams Dimension: H: 6.5 x W: 5 x D: 4.4 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Th...

A substantial flask-form vessel of ancient Roman glass from the Gandhara region, the surface displaying beautiful iridescent silvering (銀化, ginka) across its entirety. The glass body...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with striated prism faces and chisel-shaped termination. Kunzite is a beautiful crysta...

Specimen: Triphane Weight: 451 grams Dimensions: H: 9.5 x W: 6 x D: 4.5 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Natural spe...

Morganite with Smoky Quartz Mawi pegmatite, Nilaw-Kolum pegmatite field, Nuristan, Afghanistan 9.7cm tall x 11.5cm wide Ex-collection Stephen Smale All the members of the Beryl f...

Spodumene from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. Double terminated crystal of translucent to transparent, colorless spodumene with isolated cluster of albite, smoky quartz and black...

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base, 12th/13th Century a tripod stand with stylized hoofed feet. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 62.5cm. Diameter: 22cm.

A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling. With its naturally...