South Asian Decorative Objects

Large Anglo Indian Moorish Islamic style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Persian box with floral and geometric Moorish Sadeli design in an hexagonal shape form with micro mosaic marquetry, very fine artwork. 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. Dimensions: H: 5 in : 12 in W x 12 in. D. Circa 1950s. Sadeli mosaic art is 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. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before Indian boxes appeared. The designs on early boxes 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 isn’t immediately apparent to the viewer. Will look great in a Moroccan decor...

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

This unusual wooden vessel is an early 20th century milk pot from the Himalayan regions of northern India or Nepal. Textured by an antique patina, the rustic pot is carved from a sin...

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 ...

This extraordinary Cavansite on Stilbite specimen is one of the largest and finest plates ever recovered from the now-closed Wagholi Quarries in Pune, India: long celebrated for prod...

Anglo-Indian penwork decorated veneered sandalwood glove box on turned ball feet the sides and top decorated with scrolling leaf borders and the top with a central leaf-framed cartou...

Vintage Leather Wrapped Camel Sculpture A striking vintage leather wrapped camel sculpture, handcrafted over a carved wood framework and finished in richly patinated saddle-toned le...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Quartz Crystals Weight: 1015 grams Dimension: H: 10 x W: 11.5 x D: 10 cm Origin: Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India Treatment: None . The Gor...

Three beautifully formed green cap tourmaline crystals, aesthetically composed on sparkling cleavelandite matrix. The central tourmaline crystals with crisp striations, and an intens...

Gem Apophyllite from Pashan Hill Quarry, Poona District, Maharashtra, India. Lustrous transparent bi-colored apophyllite crystals long with translucent pink stilbite crystals in a...

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Lustrous transparent-to-translucent colorless elongated scolecite crystals in a spray-shaped formation. The scolecite crystals have glassy cry...

A pair of Maitland Smith planters or jardinières. These pieces feature a classical design with a bowl-shaped upper section supported by four legs, each terminating in a paw foot. The...

Antique Hindu Buddah sculpture in bronze. The piece is made in bronze, in some areas shows verdigris patina. Measurements: 14.25 inches high x 10 ...

Specimen Type: Zircon Weight: 170 grams Dimension: H: 7 x W: 6 x D: 4 cm Origin: Astore Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None This natura...

Specimen Type: Apatite on Muscovite Weight: 463 grams Dimension: H: 20 x W: 9.5 x D: 3 cm Origin: Nagar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: Non...

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Large translucent to transparent apophyllite crystal cluster with twinned crystals of calcite on matrix with bladed translucent pale-pink stil...

This elegant set of four hand-carved crystal bottles showcases refined craftsmanship and timeless charm. Each bottle is individually shaped and decorated with delicate, stylized bot...

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

This large and textural piece features an abundance of waxy peach stilbite growing with incredibly lustrous and clear apophyllite crystals on top for a delicately-hued arrangement su...

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...

Type: Aragonite on Chrysocolla Origin: Kharan District, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 15 x W: 11 x D: 7 cm Wt: 811g Weighing a heavy 811 grams, this impressive miner...

Each of those original and elegant brass t-light holders is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished revealing the lustrous finish of this bea...

This true display specimen with fantastic aesthetics features two large cubic golden calcite crystals twinning into each other, with one appearing the engulf the other. The luster an...

From Shigar Valley, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Large single crystal of transparent sherry colored Topaz with sharp complex basal pinacoid terminations. Crystal is ...

Exceptional formation of vivid green apophyllite crystals on matrix with large pink stilbite crystals in a wheat sheave formation. The apophyllite crystals are terminated with sharp ...

Original nickel plated tea light holder shaped as a Magnolia Twig. Handmade individually with incredible detail and cast using very traditional techniques. Slight variations in the ...

Beautifully carved Pakistani Doorway, Consisting of 3 panels.

Fluorite (rare botryoidal form) on Quartz var. Amethyst from Tekhdi, Madhya Pradesh, India. Large cluster of translucent yellow-brown fluorite botryoidal crystals. The fluorite inte...

A Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball By: Mary Jurek Design Inc. Mary Jurek Panther Paperweight Marble Ball and Chrome. Designed as a p...

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Lustrous transparent-to-translucent colorless elongated scolecite crystals in a spray-shaped formation. The scolecite crystals have glassy cry...

Small boxes made from shells. Suitable for confetti or as containers for small precious jewels, Their cost is very little and they are very beautiful. ref. O/984 and O/1242.

Eye catching pair of brass pineapple motif lidded jars make an interesting accessory.

Large Teak Jewelry Dowry Box with Brass, Late 19th Century, India. This Teak Indian Dowry Box is adorned with Decorative Brass, showcasing exquisite c...

Vintage Anglo-Indian brass cow sculpture. Beautiful detail and patina to the brass. Great conversation piece!

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Large translucent twinned crystals of calcite on translucent to transparent apophyllite crystal cluster matrix in wheat sheave aggregates. Th...

Jalgaon, India A large cabinet sized specimen with beautifully deep colored apophyllites running down the center with and stilbites protruding from the bottom. Pieces of this qualit...

Large heavy handcrafted vintage wooden camel figurine covered in brass and copper with an antique distressed look. 1950s vintage solid wood carved camel sculpture with copper and bra...

Handcrafted Pietra Dura Marble Inlay Mosaic Dish from Agra, India, featuring Mughal-style floral motifs in white marble, meticulously crafted in Rajasthan. This classical 1950s piece showcases intricate geometric and botanical designs inlaid with green malachite, shell, and abalone. A vintage rectangular tray, crafted from exquisite Agra marble...

Stunning large hand-cast sculptural brass palm leaf with a mixed polished and raw finish. Slight variations in the patina and polished finishes, patterns and sizes are characteristi...

Beautiful antique brass urn made of solid brass with vivid detailed etching motifs of animal ,people and floral vine. Original Professionally repair ...

19th century Anglo Indian papier mache and painted wood pull toy, a striped yellow tiger on wheels.

A sublime Greco-Buddhist stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 3rd-5th century. A fragment of a larger statue, the Buddha's face...

Specimen: Aragonite on Chrysocolla Origin: Wadh Mine, Khuzdar District, Balochistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 8.5 x W: 9 x D: 6.5 cm Wt: 149g A captivating natural specimen ...

From Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Large lustrous terminated transparent aquamarine crystal, the blue gem variety of the mineral beryl on yellow m...

Type: Blue Quartz Origin: Zagi Mountains, KPK Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 5.2 x W: 4.7 x D: 3 cm Wt: 104g Natural Specimen of Blue Quartz Crystal from Pakistan is a captivati...

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Lustrous transparent-to-translucent colorless elongated scolecite crystals in a spray-shaped formation. The scolecite crystals have glassy cry...

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Large lustrous cluster of an acicular sprays of scolectite crystals on pink stilbite. The scolecite crystals have glassy crystal faces and are mostly translucent to transparent at the terminations. This rare combination of scolecite and stilbite...

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...

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...

Antique 19th Century Indian Kutch solid silver cigarette case of heavy gauge, featuring intricate floral repoussé work on a matted background. The rectangular case has engraved edges...

19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign tambour table top desk made in camphor wood. Many features to this brass bound desk....

Mounted Specimen: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Chalcedony #L9W Dimensions: 6 x 8.5 x 2.5 in. / 15 x 22 x 6 cm Height on custom display stand: 9 in. / 23 c...

Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Easel Photo Frame with original box. The Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Collection, including the photo frame, celebrates the representation of flora and...

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

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle. Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs, Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs. Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD. Dimensions: Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm) The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions. Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs. Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...

Specimen: Aragonite on Chrysocolla Origin: Wadh Mine, Khuzdar District, Balochistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 14 x W: 6 x D: 5.5 cm Wt: 185g A captivating natural specimen s...

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...

Make a bold, dramatic statement with this magnificent vintage polished brass cobra bowl. A quintessential example of Hollywood Regency glamour with a global-inspired twist, this scul...

Vintage Asian Silver Metal Hand-Carved Sitar Veena Box. Elevate your decor with this stunning vintage box, featuring intricate hand-carved designs of a sitar and peacock. The ornate ...

An antique polychrome wood chest, hand-decorated with delicate floral motifs and traditional borders in ochre and reddish tones. It retains its original lock and hardware, as well as...