Central Asian Decorative Objects

This captivating lapis lazuli sphere from Afghanistan features a deep, royal blue body accented with delicate veins of golden pyrite and soft white calcite. Place of origin: Afghani...

Beautiful 1.1 lb hexagonal box made of the fine natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan. A round lid with elegant finial and fine carrara marble interior. St...

A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...

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...

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

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 .

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...

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

This 50 pound hand‑polished freeform lapis lazuli sculpture brings bold color and natural beauty into any space. The rich ultramarine blue, golde...

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...

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...

"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: 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 ...

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...

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...

"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...

Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 71.56 grams DIMENSIONS: 8.7 x 2.5 x 1.8 Cm ORIGIN: Afghanistan COLOR: Green, ...

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...

This refined, slim-cut lapis lazuli slab from Afghanistan showcases an exceptionally deep, velvety blue with subtle golden pyrite flecks and faint calcite veining. Despite its slen...

"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: Tourmaline Weight: 110 grams Dimension: H: 6.7 x W: 4.5 x D: 2.7 cm Origin: Pachigram Mine, Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural sp...

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

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...

Beautifully polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan. This semi-precious stone has been prized since antiquity due to its intense, beautiful blue coloring and golden speckles. It was also used in the fine arts, in a crushed powder form, as a component of artist's pigments and, as such, was the most expensive pigment during the Renaissance period. Lapis Lazuli Specimen...

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...

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...

A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...

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...

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...

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...

AAA quality hand-polished natural Lapis Lazuli bowl from Afghanistan. This specimen has rich, electric-royal blue color enriched with scintillating pyrite microcrystals. This extra grade lapis bowl is a wonderful example and would make a lovely crystal gift...

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...

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...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline with Lepidolite Weight: 146 grams Dimension: H: 7.2 x W: 5.5 x D: 3.5 cm Origin: Pachigram Mine, Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None ...

8-174 Embossed bronze urn with stylized elephant handles Bronze has aged patina with red oxide impressions Reeds not included.

"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...

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...

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 ...

"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: 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...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline Weight: 204 grams Dimension: H: 10.5 x W: 4.2 x D: 3.5 cm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: None This stunning natural specimen features a bi-color Tourmal...

Specimen: Celestite on Calcite Weight: 36 grams Dimensions: H: 3.5 x W: 4.5 x D: 2 cm Origin: Badghis, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Natural specimen of cel...

Specimen: Tourmaline Weight: 281 grams Dimensions: H: 9 x W: 5 x D: 3.8 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specimen features s...

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...

Beautiful Black Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan Weight: 255.07 Gram Dimension : 5 x 4.7 x 5.2 Cm Origin : kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral grou...

Rare Asian camphorwood jewelry box from the 1950s

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...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline Weight: 123 grams Dimension: H: 9 x W: 6 x D: 4 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specimen showcases ...

This top-quality, Lapis Lazuli sphere from Afghanistan, has been beautifully hand-polished for maximum aesthetic appeal. The solid piece of natural stone boasts a vibrant, ultra-roya...

Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan 6 cm tall x 7 cm wide Fluorapatite is found in several colors, purp...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline with Lepidolite Weight: 35 grams Dimension: H: 9 x W: 1.8 x D: 1.8 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natura...

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...

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...

Specimen Type: Celestite on Calcite Weight: 310 grams Dimension: H: 7 x W: 9.2 x D: 7.3 cm Origin: Badghis, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specime...

PRODUCT INFORMATION: Natural Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 31.54 Grams Dimension: 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm Locality: Afghanistan Treatment: None DESCRIPTION: This stunning, natural ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...