Indian Decorative Objects

Well-loved and richly worn, this petite bronze traveling shrine from North India depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to 17th century or later, the palm-sized icon reveals its a...

Handcrafted round picture frame with scalloped white and brown buffalo horn bone inlaid. Vintage round inlaid bone picture in Moorish Islamic style frame. The frame is created from 3...

A stunning piece of craftsmanship is this tinned box. Called a Pan Daen Mughai it comes from India. It's constructed of a copper like metal and has a pierced design. The handle and l...

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ntique Indo-Persian Carved Sandalwood Box with Mughal Figures, Early 19th Century An exceptional early 19th-century Indo-Persian sandalwood box, masterfully hand-carved with remarkable depth and precision. This rare rectangular casket is richly decorated with finely detailed Mughal court scenes depicting Maharajahs, nobles, and attendants, surrounded by intricate floral arabesques and traditional Indo-Islamic ornamentation. Crafted from fragrant sandalwood, the box showcases extraordinary craftsmanship, with every surface meticulously carved by hand. The richly sculpted relief work reflects the artistic traditions of the Mughal Empire and Persian decorative arts, creating a striking blend of history, artistry, and cultural heritage. Originally intended for storing important documents, jewelry, or treasured possessions, this one-of-a-kind box now serves as a remarkable decorative object and collector's piece. Its sculptural quality and museum-worthy workmanship make it an outstanding addition to collections of Indo-Persian art, Mughal antiques, and Islamic decorative arts. Dimensions: Available upon request. Condition: Good antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. Keywords: Indo-Persian box, Mughal carved box, antique sandalwood box...

Mughal Islamic Indo Persian red copper footed bowl, of compressed hemispherical shape, resting on a splayed conical foot, with slightly everted rim,...

Vintage Indian Hand-Painted Metal Water Vessel Vase. This stunning vintage Indian water vessel is a large, hand-painted metal piece that combines the beauty of traditional Rajasthani artistry with functional design. Featuring vibrant, polychrome depictions of couples in traditional attire, it tells a charming love story through intricate scenes of courtship. This Anglo-Indian polychromed Rajasthan bulbous covered tole urn is a stunning example of mid 20th-century craftsmanship from India, made in the 1950s. urn features a striking ribbed bulbous design and intricate hand-painted details. The surface showcases continuous vertical vignettes of Raj Royals set in a stylized floral garden, rendered in soft, earthy tones that enhance its antique charm. A true statement piece from the mid-20th century, this antique water vessel...

Anglo Indian silver plate on brass jardinière or planter with elephant head handles, perfect for orchid arrangements.

Wonderful decorative golden brown Tiger's Eye veneered pedestal. This large decor item has an attractive mix of yellows, golden browns with variations and shimmer typical to Tiger Ey...

This exceptional pair of monumental hand-carved rams stands as a testament to rustic craftsmanship and grand-scale artistic vision. Each figure is meticulously carved from solid wood...

These richly-colored cannisters evoke a warm and calming feeling similar to looking at an abstract color-block painting by Mark Rothko. The lovely domed lids call up images of the el...

A set of thirteen printing block fragments from the mid 20th century. One larger block and a collection of a dozen complementary smaller blocks. Small b...

Exquisite handcrafted red jasper box, measuring 8" x 6", featuring striking natural banding and patterns in deep red, cream, and earthy tones. Expertly made in India, this polished s...

This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary setting. They are Indian arte...

Anglo Indian cast brass elephant captured in mid strut and decorated with red and yellow enamel.

For your consideration, a vintage Indian handmade box patinated copper embossed elephant- cat. Made in India Dimensions: 2.75 H x 9 W x 7.25 D Please v...

An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with ram motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved ram whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The ram head is carved with nice motifs, particularly visible on his curling antlers. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with rosettes on all sides. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...

Ayyanar India carved and polychrome wood horse Measures:100cmx23cm H117cm Material:Wood Wear Consistent with age and use

Set of 2 Anglo Indian boxes. Both early 20th century with bone and faux tortoise decorations. In overall good condition. The bone of the back from the larger box is absent and some s...

Vintage White Elephant Figurine Pen Holder, Jaipur, Rajasthan India. White Elephant Figurine with Wooden Base. Elegant cast composite vintage sculpture Figurine that show a white elephant with his trunk up presented on a wooden stand and next to it a brass pen. The representation of elephant in Asia represent wisdom, longevity and white is for peace. White elephant on stand...

Mandala Totem by Deetee Home Dimensions: W 30.48 x D 30.48 x H 198.12 cm Materials: Engineered wood This totem starts with a single block of high-quality solid wood, chosen for its ...

Ring Planter by Deetee Home Dimensions: D 35.56 x H 76.2 cm Materials: Stoneware To craft timeless, luxury furniture and objects that celebrates India’s rich artisanal heritage. Our...

A late-19th century Mughal Indian oversized Mughal Indian brass bottle urn. A sleek, elegant brass vessel, fluted neck, with cap. Lucknow circa ...

Dating from the early 19th century or Qajar period, this antique hand painted pen box is done in a series of bordered vignettes of Persian men and animals ...

Horu Black Candle Stand in Sandcasted Aluminium by Muscellaneous Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 7 cm Materials: Sandcasted aluminium Color: Black Playful and enigmatic, this lamp evokes the s...

Meso Vase in Bisqued White Stoneware by Muscellaneous Dimensions: Ø 19,5 x H 27,5 cm Materials: Stoneware Color: White Finish: Bisqued Meso balances timeless design with contemporar...

Vanko Vase in Bisqued White Stoneware by Muscellaneous Dimensions: Ø 19,5 x H 27,5 cm Materials: Stoneware Color: White Finish: Bisqued With a striking, architectural silhouette, Va...

Club Vase in White Stoneware by Muscellaneous Dimensions: Ø 45,72 x H 38 cm Materials: Stoneware Color: White Inspired by the club symbol in playing cards and floral motifs of Jaipu...

Pas Des Deux, Ballet Of 2 Vases in Bisqued Stoneware by Muscellaneous Dimensions: Ø 36,8 x H 25 cm Materials: Stoneware Color: White Finish: Bisqued Inspired by the quiet elegance ...

Sway Beige Stoneware Sculptural Vase by Muscellaneous Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 26,5 cm Materials: Stoneware Color: Beige Finish: Transparent glaze This ceramic vase features a fluid, ba...

Horu Charcoal Candle Stand in Brass Plated Aluminium by Muscellaneous Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 7 cm Materials: Brass plated and zinc plated Aluminium Color: Charcoal Horu Oil Lamp/Cand...

Set Of 2 Horu Oil Candle Stands in Brass Plated Aluminium by Muscellaneous Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 7 cm Materials: Brass plated and zinc plated Aluminium Color: Brass and charcoal Horu...

Hand-carved and polished out of a solid piece of red jasper stone. This 6" large bowl was crafted by artisans in India, trained from generation to generation in the art of stone carv...

Scalo Textured Gray Stoneware Sculptural Vase by Muscellaneous Dimensions: W 32 x H 24,5 cm Materials: Stoneware Crafted to evoke a sense of calmness, this sculpural vase is a remin...

Sierra Bisque White Stoneware Sculptural Vase by Muscellaneous Dimensions: W 19,5 x H 33 cm Materials: Stoneware Crafted to evoke a sense of calmness, this sculptural vase is a remi...

Tall, hand-carved wood candlestick from India. Gilt finish, distressed. Holds candles up to 4 inches in diameter.

Eos Vase by Moldra Dimensions: D 24 x H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Moldra is a ceramic studio devoted to sculptural vases and objects. Rooted in the ancestral hand-building techniqu...

This vintage Indian inlay stone box showcases an intricate mosaic of vibrant stonework set within a sturdy wooden frame, a fine example of traditional Indian folk craftsmanship datin...

Asian antique Beaten Brass Betel Nut Pandan Box, Northern India. Beautiful antique hand hammered Asian round brass betel with a lid and delicate engravings with floral design handle hand crafted by skilled artisans from Northern India. Indian Beaten Copper Betel Nut Pandan Box with hand hammered beaten floral and incised decoration used to store betel leaf, lime, tobacco and the nut from the areca palm. This mixture of ingredients when prepared and placed in the mouth for long periods gives the user a mild aphrodisiac effect. The preparation of the betel nut with lime stored in ornate boxes with several smaller internal containers was popular all over Asia and is still a common practice in Myanmar and India and among the hill tribes of many S. E. Asian countries. Engraved with intricate designs on the lid which has a carved floral design handle and a latch in front for opening or closing the box and for safekeeping. Nicely hand-hammered with intricate details. Please check photo #5, there is about 1 inch damage area on the side of the box. Museum quality Asian Hand-hammered decorative Islamic brass folk art metalwork collector treasure box. Measures: Diameter 7 in. x Height 4 in. The box has a rich, deep brown patina. Quality of Mughal style. A pandan was used to store the pan, or betel quid after it had been stuffed and rolled ready to eat, rather than for the individual ingredients. The chewing of betel is an ancient Asian tradition comparable to tobacco in the western world. Betel consists of three main ingredients: the areca nut, betel leaf and lime paste. Betel was, and still is enormously popular throughout Asia and plays a major role in the entertaining of guests, in courtship and marriage, and in the traditional etiquette of the royal courts, where it often forms part of the state regalia.[1] Research on several pandan boxes has been published by Zebrowski.[2] Brownrigg, H. Betel Cutters...

Sculpture Guepard Bronze with aluminium and bronze structure in bronzed highlight finish.

19th Century Burmese Rosewood Jardinere or Torchere. The lobed Bowl Carved with fruiting vines on an entwined Cobra Column. The base is carved with sc...

A set of three vintage Indian metal vessels from 20th century, with weathered patina. We have more sets available. Created in India during the 20th centur...

Folky silvered metal elephant handcrafted with a charming whimsical form hammered and etched designs that unexpectedly opens as a trinket box.

Antique Anglo-Indian garniture boxes featuring silvered metal lids, dramatic finials and hand-hammered floral and geometric designs over a coconut vessel. The carved ebony elephants ...

A charming pair of late 19th century terracotta figures depicting an Indian man and woman engaged in a quiet domestic scene. The standing female gracefully pours water from a vessel ...

An Indian antique carved wooden hand noodle press from the 19th century, with elephant motif. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden piece was originally used to hand make noodles. Showcasing a vice press, the body is adorned with a carved elephant whose head and behind expand from a central square. This container is where the dough was placed and the vice part would press it into noodles. The elephant head is carved with subtle motifs, such as a jewel on the forehead. The trunk is tucked in. The sides are adorned with medallions adorned with foliage or a rosette. Boasting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its nice age and use, this antique Indian carved wooden...

Large Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, Rajasthan, India, Early 20th Century Striking early 20th-century Anglo-Raj handcrafted wooden jewelry box, richly carved in deep reli...

An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave patterns and partitioned interior. This 19th-century Indian wooden document box is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and rich heritage of Indian artisanship. Adorned with incised diamond motifs and undulating wave patterns, its surface tells a story of meticulous attention to detail and a deep appreciation for aesthetic form. The metal accents that punctuate its exterior not only enhance its visual appeal but also add to its structural integrity, offering a striking contrast against the warm tones of the wood. The interior, thoughtfully partitioned, speaks to the box's original purpose of safeguarding valuable documents and keepsakes. Today, it stands as a versatile decorative piece that could serve multiple functions in a contemporary home. It could be a rustic accent on a study desk, holding pens and stationery, or a unique storage solution on a hallway console for keys and small items. Alternatively, placed on a coffee table or bookshelf, it could store remotes or serve as a conversation-starting decorative object. Beyond its utility, this antique document box...

A pair of British colonial terracotta lions. This majestic pair of painted terracotta lions from the early 20th century will bring an air of regalness to any room.

Made in India Made of brass Re-polished Original condition.

A finely executed Kashmiri papier-mâché candlestick, dating to the early 20th century, distinguished by its graceful barley twist shaft and richly enameled floral decoration. Standin...

Photophore Candlephore Medium with all structure in stainless steel in vintage brass finish. For 1 candle, candle not included.

With its smooth surface and warm, multicolored tones, this medium-size polished stone Shiva Lingam brings both visual appeal and symbolic weight to a space. Carved from natural river...

The large sculptural antique rustic Anglo-Indian candleholder made from architectural element. Carved hardwood with an indented metal disk and spike or pricket for candles with extra...

Antique Indian Teak wood spice container with rustic carving. Antique large Primitive spice wood double container and spoon. Antique rustic hand carved wood double bowl with handle and wooden spoon. Beautifully aged it will look wonderful on a bookshelf, end table or as your rustic tabletop decor, to use as a nuts bowl, catchall, table decoration, farmhouse, Country style, Wabi Sabi home...

Our Art Deco-inspired candleholders are ethically handcrafted by artisans in Southern India using a technique that is native to the region. The artisans use a metal alloy that is bla...

Our Art Deco-inspired candleholders are ethically handcrafted by artisans in Southern India using a technique that is native to the region. The artisans use a metal alloy that is bla...

1920s Wood Himachal Pot This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary set...

Rare Indian coffee made of hand carved wood with metal frame. The door opens from the top and reveals the interior. Beautiful piece that could be used as a letter box or as a small jewellery cabinet...

Striking pair of tessellated bone decorative boxes having wonderful unusual shape, black ink embellishments with birds and foliage against creamy beige and white background. Lids co...