South Asian Decorative Objects

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

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

From Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Lustrous interconnected purple-gray apatite crystals with minor matrix. Color ranges from colorless to faint purple . Weight: 261.4 g...

Persian hand painted lacquer pen box in rectangular shape. Decorated with floral designs on gold background, black interior. Moorish Mughal pen box papier maché with miniature floral painting in the Persian style. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on box. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box...

Specimen Type: Emerald with Calcite Weight: 14 grams Dimension: H: 2.6 x W: 2 x D: 2 cm Origin: Swat Valley, KPK Province, Pakistan Treatment: None This natural specimen feature...

Antique hanging cast bronze oil lamp in the shape of a beautiful mythical bird peacock figure with hanger chain. The body of the bird acts as a reservoi...

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...

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...

From Sawda, Maharashtra, India Large cabinet geode of bright pink heulandites in translucent wheat sheave aggregates intergrown with pink stilbite bow crystals all on powder blue dru...

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...

An exceptional Mogul jade handle, dating from circa 1890–1900, finely adorned with inset gemstones including rubies, emeralds, and crystals. The jade has been meticulously carved and...

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...

The Millenia Large Stacked Centerpieces bring together elements of Art Deco sophistication and Orientalist design, resulting in a collection that is both timeless and sculptural. Cra...

This striking Green Apophyllite on Stilbite specimen from India showcases a brilliant, glassy cluster of sharply terminated Apophyllite crystals poised atop a bed of soft, peach-crea...

A large and heavy well cast bronze image of the Buddha seated in meditation, late or just post Kandyan period (1597 - 1815), early to mid 19th century, Sri Lanka. The Buddha sits ...

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...

Spring in Kashmir Tea Light Holder Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Springtime is a special season of rebirth, and no less in the pristine valley of Kashmir where verdant, lush ...

Bowl Tino with clear glass bowl and with structure and deco in solid brass in old finish.

Powellite Crystal on Stilbite From Jalgaon, Maharashtra State, India. Huge pyramidal crystal of translucent brown powellite with lustrous striated fac...

This exquisite hand-hammered brass bowl is a testament to traditional metalwork artistry, reflecting a strong Indo-Persian or Middle Eastern influence. The exterior is densely adorne...

Onda Vase by Moldra Dimensions: D 38 x H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Moldra is a ceramic studio devoted to sculptural vases and objects. Rooted in the ancestral hand-building techniq...

Type: Muscovite with Garnet Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 6.6 x W: 5.7 x D: 6 cm Wt: 100g Capture the striking, organic ...

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...

19th Century pair Anglo-Indian carved rosewood elephant statues with bone inlay. The pair are hand carved and profusely inlaid throughout with intric...

Vintage Patinated Hindu Bronze "Nandi Bull" Sculpture, circa 1950s. An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs a...

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

Mounted naturally-formed Indian mineral: clear apophyllite An attractive specimen that reflects the light similarly to a multifaceted gem giving the specimen an unusual brightness. ...

Type: Feldspar with Tourmaline Origin: Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: 12.8 x W: 8 x D: 7.5 cm Wt: 1263g Capture the striking, organic contras...

Infuse your interior with a touch of whimsical grandeur with this monumental hand-carved monkey sculpture. This striking vintage piece captures a playful spirit, featuring a seated p...

Intriguing antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in porcupine quills and ebony in a hexagon form decorated with bone dots. The interior is lined with felt and features a painte...

Naturally formed mineral, clear apophyllite sculpture India Measures: 11 x 8 x 4 in. / 28 x 20 x 10 cm Height on custom display stand: 14 in. / 36 cm Custom mounted on a ...

A beautiful colorful decorative box with a lid created from Carrara marble and inlaid with a variety of semi-precious stones. The sides are inlaid with a variety of stones in abstrac...

An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of original paint. Handcrafted in India during the 1740s-1760s in order to take place in a monument, this teak architectural carving features a guardian lion, his teeth resting on a man's head. The sculpture shows traces of its original paint, while carving technique presents a great attention to details. The flat top suggests this was used as a column base, perhaps in a temple. With its expressive character and original paint, this Indian mid 18th century carved lion figure...

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...

Antique hand-hammered metal bronze ceremonial pot "Lota" from India. Brass water pot with fluted design in the centre narrow neck with flat rim. In India Hindu...

Sidero Vase by Moldra Dimensions: D 34 x H 22 cm Materials: Stoneware Collaborative paint with Murali x Valpaint Moldra is a ceramic studio devoted to sculptural vases and objects....

Specimen Type: Cavansite Weight: 507 grams Dimension: H: 10.3 x W: 14 x D: 4.8 cm Origin: Wagholi Quarries, Wagholi, Pune District, Maharashtra, India Treatment: None This nat...

Antique Persian Khatam Marquetry Qalamdan Pen Box with Hand-Painted Equestrian Miniature, Circa 1940s An exceptional Persian Khatamkari Qalamdan (pen box), handcrafted in the celebrated tradition of Khatam-kari, one of the most prestigious decorative arts of Persia. Dating to the 1940s, this elegant rectangular sliding-lid pen case is meticulously decorated with intricate geometric micro-mosaic marquetry and crowned with a finely executed hand-painted miniature depicting a royal equestrian polo match. Traditionally used by Middle Eastern Persian scribes, scholars, and government officials to store reed pens, writing instruments, and inks, the Qalamdan became an important symbol of education, refinement, and artistic patronage. This example beautifully illustrates the marriage of functionality and exceptional craftsmanship that defines Persian decorative arts. The top lid features a richly detailed miniature painting portraying mounted horsemen pursuing deer across a stylized landscape, rendered in vibrant colors with remarkable attention to detail. The sides are decorated with exquisite Khatam marquetry, an ancient Persian micro-mosaic technique composed of thousands of tiny pieces of wood, bone, and metal meticulously assembled into intricate geometric star patterns. The interior is finished in black lacquer, while the sliding cover operates smoothly, preserving the elegant proportions characteristic of traditional Persian Qalamdans. Khatamkari has been practiced in Persia for over four centuries and remains one of the country's most labor-intensive and highly respected crafts. Similar geometric inlay traditions later spread throughout India, where they became known as Sadeli mosaic, influencing Indo-Persian and Anglo-Indian decorative arts. The extraordinary precision of the geometric patterns reflects the Islamic artistic ideals of harmony, symmetry, and infinite design. Originally intended as a writing case, this versatile piece also serves beautifully today as a jewelry box, keepsake box, pencil case, or luxury desk accessory. It is equally suited for display in a library, study, or curated collection of Islamic and Middle Eastern decorative arts. Origin: Asia Date: Circa 1940s Materials: Wood, papier-mâché, hand-painted lacquer, Khatam marquetry (micro-mosaic inlay) Style: Persian / Islamic / Indo-Persian Dimensions: Length: 8 in. Width: 1.75 in. Height: 1.25 in. Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful original patina with finely preserved miniature painting and Khatam inlay. An outstanding example of traditional Persian craftsmanship, this museum-quality Qalamdan is highly desirable for collectors of Islamic art, Persian antiques, miniature paintings, and Khatam marquetry. Keywords: Persian Khatam box...

A beautiful unique Indian motif box with a lid. This piece would be fantastic for storing cigars, tv remotes, or miscellaneous items on a dresser or coffee table. The top of the box ...

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...

The dense carving of this 19th century South Indian sandalwood jewellery box is so lively and animated.

Specimen: Chlorite Quartz Crystal Weight: 448 grams Dimensions: H: 10.5 x W: 12 x D: 7 cm Treatment: None Origin: Loralai District, Baluchistan Province, Pakistan The specimen ...

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

From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Tapered cluster of lustrous transparent colorless scolecite crystals standing upright in transparent pink-brown heulandite crystals geode. Th...

A black marble vase, hand-carved in India, circa 1960. 18 inches tall, 7.5 inches diameter. Fluted neck. Clean, simple, elegant lines. Very smooth marble, with no large veining. ...

Collectible Chinese Tibetan Gilt Brass Metal Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box with pull-off lid...

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

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...

Beautiful solid brown marble decorative sphere on chrome base, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks; it has a nic...

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 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...

From Jalgaon, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India. Exceptional formation of vivid green apophyllite crystals on matrix with large pink stilbite crystals in a wheat sheave form...

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...

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'...

Specimen: Aquamarine Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Dim: H: Dim: H: 12 x W: 3.5 x D: 2.8 cm Wt: 244 g An exceptional natural aquam...

Vintage Asian Hammered Bronze Singing Bowl 1950s. Asian Bronze Vessel Singing Bowl. A special collectible piece. Made from bronze, a good heavy wei...

Brass Candelabra, Gardens of India Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Candelabra in brass. Handmade in India. Welcome to the captivating realm of the Enchanting Indian Garden, where fragr...

Specimen Type: Black Tourmaline on Albite Weight: 650 grams Dimension: H: 9 x W: 10 x D: 8.5 cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Province, Pakistan Treatmen...

A massive, 52 lb geode with large rhombic Calcite crystals beside a pseudomorphic quartz after Calcite crystals with pink Heulandite crystals in a wheat sheave aggregate. Additional...

19th century Anglo-Indian hand carved tropical wood box.