South Asian Decorative Objects

A delicate and elegant specimen from India, featuring soft pink stilbite and creamy calcite crystals of different sizes, all resting on a base of chalcedony quartz. The arrangement ...

This magnificent vintage urn vase offers a sophisticated focal point for any room, blending historical grandeur with desirable rustic charm. Crafted from substantial, solid brass, th...

Large radiating intersecting formation of fully crystallized emerald green apophyllite crystals with sharp pyramidal terminations and highly reflective faces. 2.5 lbs, 6 x 4 x 6 ...

Brass Planter, Ikkat Medium, Viya by Vikram Goyal Planter in brass. Handmade in India. Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the li...

Specimen: Emerald on Mica Origin: Chitral Valley, KPK Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 8.7 x W: 5.8 x D: 2.7 cm Wt: 175g This exquisite natural specimen of green emerald on mica from...

Beautifully carved Pakistani Doorway, Consisting of 3 panels.

Mounted with Silver From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Solid Coromandel Anglo Indian and Silver Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of...

Wonderful brass statue of Krishna with Nandi. Brass Krishna with Nandi Statue vintage handmade using lost wax technique for casting. Krishna's mount is N...

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box. Exquisite Indian craftsmanship made of teak with decorative brass on a patinated red lacquered surface with intricate ...

Cast Brass Engraved Brazier Box with Pierced Charcoal Tray, North India, Late 19th Century Dimensions: Consisting of Two Pieces: the Box and the Removable Tray Box: 10.5” W to handl...

Brass Candelabra, Saffron in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal. Candelabra in brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captiva...

PRESENTING A VERY NICE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1890-1900. The box case/body is made of sandalwood wit...

Brass Tissue Box, Saffron White Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Tissue box in lacquer with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread, or golden light,...

PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85. Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from the Bombay Area, with deep greens with silver, pewter, mother of pearl, bone and ebony in geometric patterns. The box case, is made of sandalwood but completely covered in MOP, bone, faux ivory, ebony and mosaic inlay. Edged with faux ivory and banded with a different pattern of sadeli mosaic. Some minor damage to the top (repair is obvious in pics) and ivorine replacements to some edging, but it still a BEAUTIFUL BOX and of real QUALITY! The mosaic work is FABULOUS! Box opens to reveal its original blue velvet lining. It sits on 4 (recently added) silvered button feet. SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials. Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color. The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design. On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent. The earliest Sadeli boxes...

Candlephore Rattan Medium with stainless steel structure in vintage brass finish and with rattan sides with an inner glass lining. With bamboo handle, candlephore for 1 candle, cand...

A large patinated bronze statue of a jungle cat by designer Phyllis Morris.  

A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors. In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...

A Large Solid Bronze Indian Urli Bowl, Early 20th Century Description: Features a shallow, round design with two side handles. Traditionally used for cook...

Victorian period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested) statue of a cow and her calf, India, Ca. 1900. Measures 4 1/2 inches wide (at widest point) x 4 1/2 inches high (at highest p...

Labradorite semiprecious stone box with hinged lid. Labradorite displays an iridescent optical effect (or schiller) known as labradorescence. La...

Art-Deco style accessory box, aged-brass etched and sculptured ginkgo leaf pattern on a sleek black plinth base, designed by Laura Kirar. Very heavy-weight and solid. This limited-ed...

Moorish style micro mosaic marquetry inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Indian box with floral and geometric Islamic Moorish mosaic Sadeli design in a square shape form with mosaic inlay and marquetry, very fine artwork, lined in red velvet. Museum collector piece like the one in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. The repeating geometric patterns of Sadeli Mosaic are what give it beauty and richness. This decorative technique is a type of micro mosaic featuring repeating geometric patterns. A highly skilled craft, it has had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century. In the 1800s, it became popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes...

An Indian silver plated metal box from the 19th century with pierced foliage motifs. Created in India during the 19th century, this silver plated metal box attracts our attention wit...

An Anglo-Indian table top stationery cabinet, or secretary, in pale padouk wood with string inlay and bone decoration to front and sides, and two doors over two drawers with bone kno...

Museum quality, rare undulating formation of a gemmy transparent amethyst cluster with a cluster of spherical purple fluorite. These amethyst crystals ...

Fabulous Anglo-Indian decorative box inlaid. Made in Vizagapatam, situated on the south east coast of India, near Madras. Great decorative inlaid pen box or jewelry box. Inside dimen...

Specimen: Aragonite on Lemonite Origin: Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: Dim: H: 7.2 x W: 7 x D: 5 cm Wt: 76g A rare natural specimen of aragonite on limonite from Paki...

An Indian brass pandan box, 19th century. 9 inches wide by 7 inches tall

Stylish and whimsy, this sculptural wall mirror will add style and fun to your décor. Ideal for that unique touch of style in those unexpected areas of your home. Bohemian and glamou...

An elegant 19th-century Oriental desk box or storage chest, crafted from wood and hand-decorated with exquisite polychrome detailing in shades of red, bl...

Contemporary Indian black and white stripe bone box. Hinged lid. White with inlaid black strips. Part of a large collection of bone boxes and trays

From Himalayan folklore to modern design, Yetyy will be a part of your beautiful home. A companion forever Yetyy with his luxurious ivory or green suede coat. Bring this big guy home...

Handmade Brass Vase, Himalaya Medium, Viya by Vikram Goyal Vase in brass. Handmade in India. Perhaps no greater ascent—physically or spiritually—is imagined than in the Himalayan r...

Whimsical carved mahogany rustic sculpture of a big cat with a surprising yet charming combination of the form of a lion and the stripes of a tiger. Retaining its original paint now ...

19th Century Anglo-Indian Faux Tortoiseshell, Carved Bone and Ebony Inlaid Jewelry Box with Elephant Motif An exceptional 19th-century Anglo-Indian jewelry...

Unique and exquisite bronze cast leaf bowl. Handmade using highly skilled and specialised traditional processes to create an original and sumptuous piece. Slight variations in the p...

This exquisite Charoite Box (3.5" x 4.25") is crafted from a rare and mesmerizing purple-hued mineral found exclusively in Siberia, Russia. The swirling patterns of deep violet, lave...

Decorative Mughal Raj Vizagapatam Carved Veneered Bone Jewelry Rectangular shape Box. Vintage Asian lidded box crafted with bone finely engraved and hand painted in black with geometric Moorish designs. Delightful Anglo Indian footed box crafted with an intricate patterned polished bone inlay mosaic over a wood frame. Handmade in Vizagapatam, India, mid 20th century. Elegant intricate pattern. A true work of Islamic artwork...

A beautifully proportioned marble obelisk in richly veined shades of green, brown, cream, and tan. The sculptural silhouette and naturally dramatic stone movement give the piece a qu...

An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base with dark brown patina. Unveil a fragment of history with this ancient Indian cart wheel, presented on a custom black lacquered base that adds a contemporary edge to its timeless charm. This artifact boasts a diameter that whispers tales of its past, accentuated by a dark brown patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. Resting on an 8" x 9.25" base, the wheel is characterized by its rustic allure and a richly weathered appearance, imbued with character that only centuries can bestow. The wheel's small stature allows it to serve as a sophisticated and unobtrusive decorative element in any home, harmonizing with diverse interior styles. Imagine this unique piece adorning a minimalist living space, where its intricate history provides a warm contrast to modern aesthetics, or nestled within a richly layered, eclectic room, echoing an appreciation for global artifacts. This ancient wheel...

Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies with lids for various items. Slotted back panel fo...

This is an antique gentleman's correspondence box. A Ceylonese ebony campaign writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 18...

This true museum quality specimen from Pune, India features multiple impressive, fully intact, prismatic sprays of scolecite - many near 360 degrees - on waxy, pale stilbite with hin...

Wooden tall teak pillar candle holder set of three in different sizes. Elegant sculptural teak turned wood floor rustic Spanish style candlesticks on rou...

Mughal style pietra dura marble bowl - hand made - featuring a floral design with lapis lazuli, malachite, mother-of-pearl and turquoise inlay - unsigned - India - mid 20th century. ...

An impressive large scale sculptural wooden shelf art with good form and a beautiful rich warm wood colour tone. These would have been originally carved fo...

19th century Indian brown marble tray with handle used as offering food. Naturally weathered patina.

Petite and charming Ceylonese rectangular porcupine quill box with ebonised casing and inlaid bone decoration. The sliding lid reveals a plain cedar wood interior. Superb variation o...

PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL and RARE 19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box. Made in ‘Galle’, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) circa 1860-80. Made for the ex...

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1860-80. Box made of sandalwood with highly carved teak wood reliefs and panels on all sides. Edged with bone and ebony veneers and glorious sadeli mosaic, made from tiny pieces of faux ivory, pewter, green semi-precious stone. The box is in a sarcophagus form with domed lid. The original brass carry handles are on the sides. The interior is in great condition and consists of a removeable mirror under the lid portion, with the original red velvet lining behind it. The base is removeable and contains a number of lidded compartments. 6 of the interior lids on the base, are each inlaid with sadeli mosaic banding. The rest are also carved and chased. The interior is fully complete with 7 lidded faux ivory/bone, thread canisters with sadeli domes and the original bone thimble. The box sits on 4 brass ball or bun feet with the original velvet lining on the base. Some minor repairs and losses, but this box is fully complete. This is ‘rare’ as many of these boxes have not survived in such condition! Included in the sale are 2 photos that were in the box (under the base tray). Interestingly, one of them is a view of downtown Nassau, New Providence (Bermuda) from the early 20C and stamped on the rear. What a ‘journey’ this piece has made! Made in India … travelled to Bermuda, probably via Britain … back to Ireland (where we bought it) …. then to Texas! These boxes were made by superb Indian craftsmen, specifically for sale to the ruling British elite. These types of boxes, carved padouk and sandalwood, (whilst beautiful and superbly crafted) were of a lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam. These type of boxes were much more affordable back in 1880 (and indeed today) and would probably have been bought by mid-level diplomats, civil servants or visitors. Sewing boxes (in general), were in EVERY Victorian home in Britain in the 19th Century and like other boxes etc were ‘status symbols’ of your place in society! The more ornate the box, the more ‘Upper Class’ you were! Of it’s type, this one, is one of the very higher quality one’s, than the norm! SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials. Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color. The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design. On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent. The earliest Sadeli boxes...

A primitive style marble or stone bowl or platter. Small size. Nepal, c1920s. Good condition. Ideal for a wabi-sabi style. Very tactile. Location: Belgium Gallery...

19C Anglo Indian solid silver perfume bottle case. Lovely 19th century Anglo-Indian solid silver perfume bottle case with profuse repousse work. Not hallmarked because it was m...

Intended to hold paan or betel, the seamed cylindrical body flaring downward towards the base, the domed lid showing a lotus-bud final over a flattened and canted rim, both decorated...

This stunning formation from Wenshan, Yunnan Province, China, showcases a dramatic arrangement of Calcite stalactites coated in a fine layer of micro Quartz crystals, or druze, that ...

Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes. Largest: H: ...

Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely say that this is one of the finest lap desks we hav...

19th century Anglo-Indian silver bowl with a rounded melon shaped base decorated with medallions which have pictures of animals and palms, under a rim which has lovely reticulated foliage. Supported on three fish feet.

An antique Hand-Chiseled Indo-Persian Brass Bowl. An exquisite antique Indo-Persian brass bowl, masterfully hand-chiseled with intricate arabesque, floral, and animal motifs. Crafted...

Offered is a pair of handcrafted sculpted and hammered jade Tibetan tea cups embellished with embossed sterling silver motifs and red coral cut stones inset. The jade is dark, yet se...

Out of mineral-rich India, this aesthetic arrangement features peach stilbite and druzy green heulandite draped atop a shockingly translucent and rainbow-filled calcite specimen. Thi...