South Asian Decorative Objects

This charming specimen features lustrous apophyllite crystals beautifully set on a bed of dark grey quartz, accented by delicate pink stilbite clusters of varying sizes. The interpla...

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...

Exquisite Aquamarine Specimen With Mica And Feldspar From Pakistan Weight: 441 Gram Dimension: 8 x 8.5 x 7.5 Cm Origin: Skardu Valley, Pakistan Aquamarine helps us to gain insigh...

these unique carvings are from a Churulan Vallam, a traditional narrow boat used in the famous snake boat races of Kerala, South India and powered by approximately 45 people; the pro...

Photo Frame in Cane & Brass, Namsai Abstract Natural Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal. Photo frame in cane with brass. Handmade in India. A craft that naturally adheres to restraint and...

Charming vintage hand-carved wooden cigarette holder in the form of a stylized Asian elephant, featuring a warm honey-brown finish and beautifully integrated functional design. The ...

This striking Imperial Topaz crystal from Katlang, Pakistan, exhibits a deeply saturated warm hue and exceptional transparency. The Imperial Topaz crystal stands proudly atop its con...

An elegantly defined brass vintage pricket from India used to host candles. The pricket is centered on a slightly raised circular base with the edges sli...

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...

This collector’s specimen from India showcases some of the most intensely pigmented Green Apophyllite crystals we've ever seen. The vibrant, almost gem-like coloration is entirely na...

Carved from White Marble with overlapping lotus petals arranged in ascending relief around the full exterior, this round planter presents layered botanical carving at architectural s...

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...

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

Beautifully carved Pakistani Doorway, Consisting of 3 panels.

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...

Pune District, Maharashtra, India Large cabinet geode of bright pink heulandites in translucent wheat sheave aggregates intergrown with pink stilbite bow crystals all on powder bl...

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...

This is an antique patinated bronze sculpture of a stylized form peacock. Used as a betel box or tobacco opium box. Produced using the traditional 'lost wax'...

A very nice marble chain link sculpture / paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece, which consists of four links, is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 13.5"W x...

This dazzling Green Apophyllite specimen blooms like a crystal disco ball—its clustered cubic formations radiating brilliance with every angle of light. The vivid mint-green core is ...

Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse with floral and geometric designs. This Vintage brass box...

Specimen Type: Aquamarine on Albite Weight: 440 grams Dimension: H: 8 x W: 7.5 x D: 9 cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None ...

Hand tooled cast metal incense stick holder in a Snail Shaped form. Vintage cast brass incense burner holder. A censer, incense burner, perfume ...

A sculptural box with a radiant green straw marquetry lid and gold foil body. A bold piece that brings celestial charm to your space. The finishes, colours, size can be customised ac...

Turn of the century wooden Kashmir box. Hand painted with a striking black bird in the center surrounded by red and black accented leaves.

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...

A fine cluster of water-like blue aquamarine crystals on a feldspar matrix. The elongated, prismatic formations of the crystals display crisp, vertical striations and a delicate, pal...

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 ...

Type: Bicolor Fluorite on Muscovite Origin: Nagar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 9 x W: 20 x D: 8 cm Wt: 1770g This beautiful natural spe...

from Bombay Quarry, Mumbai, Maharastra, India Heres a 2.5 inch triple penetrating crystal cluster of optical Calcite perched atop a drusy quartz matrix with stilbite. The calcite...

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

1048 Gram Marvellous Aquamarine Specimen With Muscovite From Nagar, Pakistan Weight: 1048 Gram Dimension: 12.5 x 12 x 9 Cm Origin : Nagar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltista...

A etched bronze stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th century. The bell-shaped "garbhaya" raised on a stepped base and surmounted by a square "harmika" supporting a conical spire "koth kerall...

Formed from a single block of White Marble with rope coils carved across the full exterior, this bowl applies a textile motif to stone using traditional hand-carving techniques from ...

From Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. Large pale snow white pseudomorph crystal of gem transparent calcite crystals coated with sparkling barite micro crystals. In pristine conditi...

Specimen: Fluorite Weight: 2034 grams Dimensions: H: 23 x W: 11 x D: 9 cm Origin: Loralai District, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None Natural specimen of intergrow...

Infuse your space with an air of timeless elegance with this striking vintage hammered brass vase. Standing tall, its classic urn or amphora-inspired silhouette harks back to Regency...

19th century Anglo-Indian sandal wood box, Sadeli mosaic box fitted with various compartments finely hand-carved with the Taj Mahal. Of sarcophagus form ...

From Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Lustrous translucent to transparent gemmy crystals of aquamarine beryl with muscovite crystals around. The aquamarine...

This specimen from Maharashtra, India, showcases a vividly saturated, deep green Apophyllite crystal cluster framed against a snowy bed of Okenite. The contrast between the sharply f...

An Indo- Portuguese brass-mounted hardwood and Indian Wood marquetry cabinet, Goa. Gorgeously made with hand-cut hardwood and the finest quality of othe...

A ebony two door cabinet decorated with a profuse pattern of stylized vegetation in low relief. The interior reveals an arrangement of six drawers. The fittings comprise two side han...

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...

Complete granite figure of Shiva showing his attributes in a standing hieratic pose, fully dressed and jeweled in royal regalia with tiara on a high pedestal with a flaming halo. Lat...

Standout pair of vintage Anglo Indian wall sconces crafted in brass in a stylized cobra snake form and decorated with red and black enamel.

This cabinet size display piece and combination specimen features huge peach-hued stilbite crystals growing together with beautifully pigmented, moderately sized and fully formed gre...

Large specimen of a radial formation of emerald green apophyllite crystals beside a intersecting crystals of transparent rhombic calcite crystals and pink stilbite in intersecting wh...

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

This exquisite hand-carved and polished stone bowl showcases a striking natural pattern of alternating bands of hematite (silver) and jasper (red),...

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...

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

Specimen: Black Tourmaline on Albite Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 8 x W: 4.5 x D: 4 cm Wt: 67g A compelling natural spec...

Dune Bloom Vase by Deetee Home Dimensions: D 38.1 x H 35.56 cm Materials: Stoneware A handcrafted ceramic vessel where flowing glazes meet earthy textures, creating a piece that fee...

An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a woman and a feline. Crafted in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite early 20th-century hand-carved temple sculpture captivates with its depiction of a woman and her feline companion. The woman, adorned with a delicate headdress and wearing intricate clothes and jewelry, stands in a frontal position, her head slightly tilted to the side. She holds a small musical instrument, suggesting a scene of serene artistry and cultural richness. Accompanying her is a stylized feline, adding an element of mystique and charm to the piece. The sculpture's nicely weathered appearance, along with traces of polychrome, enhances its historical authenticity and rustic beauty. The proportions are balanced and pleasing, creating a harmonious composition that draws the viewer's eye. Unfinished in the back, this temple carving is meant to be displayed against a wall, where it can become a focal point of admiration. Perfect for enlivening any wall, this early 20th-century Indian temple carving...

From Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Aesthetic cluster of white albite with a single, blue aquamarine crystal running through the middle. The aquamarine c...

Specimen: Faden Quartz Weight: 584 grams Dimensions: H: 20 x W: 8 x D: 2.5 cm Origin: Zhob District, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan Treatment: None Natural specimen of Faden Q...

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...

An Indian archaic style vintage cast iron horse sculpture from the mid 20th century. Created in India during the midcentury period, this unus...

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