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Marble Shabbat Candlestick, Cyprus 1948
Located in New York, NY
This Marble Shabbat Candlestick from Cyprus made in 1948-49 holds important historical significance. During that period, Cyprus served as a significant transit point for Jewish immigrants en route to Israel, particularly after World War II and during the struggle for Israeli independence.
During World War II the British enacted a policy known as the White Paper of 1939 that contained strict quotas for Jews who attempted to immigrate to Palestine. During the 1940s, camps were set up in Cyprus by the British government for the internment of Jews who violated this policy. Repeated requests to lift the immigration restrictions to save European Jews from certain death were ignored, and untold lives were lost. After the war ended, the British still enforced the White Paper, and Cyprus became home to thousands of Holocaust survivors caught trying to enter Palestine. Once again, Jews were kept under armed guard and behind barbed wire
Life was not easy for the Jews held in Cyprus, living conditions were below that of German prisoners of war, as standards for POWs were set by the Geneva Conventions. Since there were no precepts for civilian prisoners, these European Jews were treated worse than their captured German oppressors. During the years the camps of Cyprus were in operation, approximately 50,000 people were imprisoned and thousands of children were born.
Between 1948 and 1949, artistic detainees developed a unique genre of Judaica. From the local stone found on the grounds of the camp, a range of objects was carved, sometimes bearing motifs of tents, symbolizing the life of the interned. These objects were usually inscribed in Hebrew with the word "Kafrisin" (Cyprus)
This marble candlestick is one of those items. "Shabbat Shalom" flanks a Star of David with "Kafrisin" in its center, with two holes at the top for wicks and oil. The candlestick itself symbolizes resilience and continuity amidst upheaval. Marble, a durable and beautiful material, contrasts with the uncertainty and challenges faced by Jewish communities during that era.
Even after the establishment of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, the British government continued to hold 8,000 Jewish men of military age and 3,000 of their wives, in order to prevent them from joining the 1948 Arab-Israel War, known by Israelis as the War of Independence. In February 1949, the British government decided to recognize the State of Israel, and all prisoners in the Cyprus camps were released.
Owning such an artifact connects one directly to the Jewish historical narrative of migration, survival, and the eventual establishment of Israel. It serves as a tangible reminder of the challenges faced and overcome by Jewish communities during one of the most pivotal periods in modern Jewish history.
Literature taken from the Book, "Jewish Antiques...
Category
1940s Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Kosta Boda Pagod Vase Red Large
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
A technique called underlay is used to create multiple layers of glass in Pagod from Kosta Boda. The clear glass forms a shell over the colored glass, allowing its inner beauty to sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$200 / item
Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 3 Thinking Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 3 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holders + Thinking Man Sculpture.
Beautifully stylized a set of figurines...
Category
1990s Art Deco West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
$406 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium Turkish jug was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The barrel-shaped body and small opening at the neck minimize...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Tatyana Nazarenko Life-Sized Painted Wooden Props of a Russian Family
By Tatyana Nazarenko
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Russian artist signed, titled and dated on back, 1996. Painted on 5//8"plywood. Each has a pair of slotted wedges for standing.
Dimensions:Woman and child: 63.25" high by 27" wide
S...
Category
1990s Folk Art West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Plywood, Paint
FABERGE 1915 Moscow Odessa St Petersburg Empty Box For a Letter Opener Object
By Fabergé
Located in Miami, FL
An empty box for a letter opener, created by Faberge.
This is an empty antique presentation box, created in Russia by the Luxury house of Faberge, circa 1915. The box is in pretty g...
Category
1910s Neoclassical Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
$908 Sale Price
30% Off
Misty Cloud Contemporary Sculpture by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Misty Cloud Contemporary Sculpture by Homa
Dimensions: W 150 x D 90 x H 0.4 cm
Materials: Smoke and Silver Oxidized Mirror.
HOMA is a contemporary design atelier based in Istanbul....
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Mirror
$6,594 / item
20th Century Mediterranean Vessel– Handcrafted
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Mediterranean storage pot is a fine representation of vintage clay pottery, historically used for storing grains or other essentials. Handcrafted using traditional...
Category
1930s Rustic Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques
Located in London, GB
A beautiful collection of five shells engraved from the Holy Land depicts a religion scenes, three of them depicts the last supper in Jerusalem, the other two depicts scenes from the...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Collection of Three Roman Glass Bottles
Located in Washington, DC
Collection of Three Ancient, Heavily Patinated Iridescent Roman Glass Bottles.
Dimensions vary from 2-4” H and 1-2” Diameter.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Ayala Serfaty, Soma Series: Adaptation, Handmade Light Sculpture, Israel, 2005
By Ayala Serfaty
Located in New York, NY
Soma Series includes lights sculptures, crafted by applying a self-webbing membrane over a unique structure made of thin glass rods in the traditional lampwork technique. As inspirat...
Category
Early 2000s West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Candle Holder, Turquoise
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Esnaf collection is inspired by the ever-curios carts and tools of street vendors of Istanbul. The collection takes its cues from the colorful and quirky geometric compositions of th...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Sheet Metal
Cut Crystal Amethyst glass Vase w Gilt bronze Griffins and Lion paws Empire
Located in Sweden, SE
Such items were always made in small batches and only by hand. Mercury gilt bronze (ormolu, gilded) rim, hand chasing, lion's paws and heads of eagles-griffins, repeat the motifs of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Handcrafted Turkish Earthenware Vessel with Rich Earth Tones
Located in London, GB
Celebrate the artistry of Anatolian pottery with this Rich Earth Turkish Heritage Vessel, a captivating piece from the 20th century. Once used as a functional storage jar for grains ...
Category
1950s Rustic Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Wooden Christmas Tree Set CEDAR – Cedar
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The handcrafted solid cedar Christmas tree set is designed to complete your holiday theme with a warm and natural atmosphere. Inspired by the natural structure of cedar wood, the abs...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Cedar
A Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp, Yemen Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
A Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp made in Yemen circa 1900 is an important artifact that reflects the religious traditions of Yemeni Jewish communities during that period.
In Yemeni Jewi...
Category
Early 1900s Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade David Palombo Menorah or Candelabra
By David Palombo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Handmade Iron and Stone Menorah or Candelabra, made by David Palombo, Israel, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Iron
Pinax Relief Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum' Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 2.75 kg
-The original is displayed in the Ephesus Museum.
- It can hang on the wall.
-Produced from pressed marble powder.
-Produced from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
Wooden Christmas Tree Set – Cedar, Medium Size
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The minimal modern handcrafted tree set is designed to bring a natural and aesthetic atmosphere to your holiday theme. These solid cedar decorative Christmas objects...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Antique Islamic Ceramic Glazed Bowl with Splashed and Sgraffito Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Islamic ceramic bowl circa 11-12th century, possibly from Nishapur or Aghkand area of Persia. The elegantly shaped bowl with a slightly flared opening is supported on a small foot rim. The earth ware...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Islamic Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Judaica silver liquor bottle by HAZORFIM
By Hazorfim
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Judaica silver liquor bottle by HAZORFIM
Beautiful silver bottle with a thin neck that widens towards the base, it has an ornamental design of bunches of grapes
Measures:
Height:14.5...
Category
20th Century Art Deco West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kosta Boda Pagod Vase Clear Large
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
A technique called underlay is used to create multiple layers of glass in Pagod from Kosta Boda. The clear glass forms a shell over the colored glass, allowing its inner beauty to sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$200 / item
Silver Wave I Vase by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Wave I Vase by Homa
Dimensions: W 24 x D 23 x H 40 cm
Materials: Blown Glass. Silver Mirror.
HOMA is a contemporary design atelier based in Istanbul. The atelier’s trademar...
Category
2010s Post-Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$2,785 / item
Pair of Russian Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Covered Urns, Imperial Glass Manufactor
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Russian cobalt blue hand-diamond cut to clear crystal covered urns/vases, attributed to Imperial Russian glass...
Category
1840s Louis XVI Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
1900s Russian Silver Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Russian silver basket; an addition to our diverse ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Russian silver basket has a circular rounded form onto a circula...
Category
Early 20th Century Other West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box.
vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Venus de Milo Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Louvre Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Venus of Milo is a symbol of Aphrodite and beauty. The name comes from the village of Milos where the statue was found. Venus is named
after the pla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
Decorative Female Torso Statue in Classical Style
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Bring the timeless elegance of classical antiquity into your space with this sculptural female torso, inspired by Greco-Roman art traditions. In art history, a torso refers to a scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
$224 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Museum Quality Qajar Dynasty Brass Bowl
Located in Newmanstown, PA
18th century very fine Qajar dynasty brass bowl. Persian metalwork is by far the best in the world. The finer modern work started in Safavid dynasty and was perfected during the Qaja...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Marble Aphrodite Bust, 'Louvre Museum', Marble Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Aphrodite is known as the godess of love and beauty from Greek mythology. In Roman mythology she is called Venus. The original is displayed in the Louvre Museum...
Category
2010s Classical Greek West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
18th Century Hand Painted Phoenician Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Tampa, FL
An exceptional pair of 18th century Phoenician mirrored wall sconces dating to the 1790s or earlier. Each sconce features original mercury glass and hand painted floral decoration se...
Category
1790s Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Mercury Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Armenian Pottery Plate from Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare Armenian pottery plate depicting the mosaic floor at the ancient synagogue of Beit Alpha in Israel, circa 1920.
Jerusalem's ancient Arm...
Category
1920s Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$7,719 Sale Price
34% Off
Apollon Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Istanbul Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Apollo is known as the god of music, art, the sun, fire and poetry in Greek mythology. He also possessed the ability to transfer his powers of prophecy to others.
The original is displayed in the Istanbul Museum.
Known as the god of music, fine arts, poetry, fire and prophecy in ancient Greek mythology, Apollo was also an admirable god with his young and strong structure.
Apollo, the son of Zeus and Leto, was a very handsome god and had a radiance and charm that almost radiated light around him.
Apollon represents music, the arts, the sun, and poetry. He can transfer his talent as an oracle to other people. Apollon, who originated in Anatolia, is one of the leading gods with his lyre ringing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
Gold, Precious Stone, and Enamel Frame in the Manner of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
This picture frame is designed in the style of Fabergé. The frame is rectangular in profile with chamfered corners. The surface of the frame is profusely ornamented with guilloché enamel in a bright blue, the interior and exterior edge of the enamel being bounded by gold edging. This edging features geometrical and foliate motifs, complementary motifs, also wrought from gold, are mounted upon the guilloché enamel that defines the surface of the frame. These gold motifs are distinctly classical in nature: Grecian sphinxes...
Category
20th Century West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Jaguar Statue 'Ephesus Museum' Replica Cultured Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ancient city of Ephesus, which dates back to 6000 BC, has been a coastal city belonging to the Romans, Greeks and Turks at different times. The city is known as the place where C...
Category
2010s Classical Greek West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Antique Handcrafted Water Pitchers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of water pitchers or jugs handcrafted with copper, hammered, riveted, and plated with a translucent silver finish, giving them an acquired rustic quality only time and u...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish West Asian Decorative Objects
$3,600 / set
Pal-Bell Cast Bronze Bowl
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century cast bronze Pal Bell bowl. Features indented, ribbed exterior with alternating patinated bronze and verdigris stripes. The interior has a hand-hammered texture. An embos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$400 / item
Zeus Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Looking for a powerful and striking addition to your living space? Look no further than the Zeus bust from Lagu's special selection. Standing at 16.9 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
Sculpture in silver and malachite, depicting a dancing bear, Russia 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Silver sculpture depicting a piper, a dancer and a small dancing bear in the centre. Malachite base in the shape of a crescent moon Russia, around 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Silver
Tahıl Küpü (Turkish Grain Jar - Large)
Located in Ojai, US
This large küp was used to store grains generations of families in the Levant. Grains were gathered, stored in large clay vessels, and placed in shed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Wooden Christmas Tree Set FIR – Cedar
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The natural cedar minimalist Christmas trees are unique decorative pieces that blend the natural beauty of the fir tree with a modern design. This luxurious handcrafted solid cedar t...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt Jesus Pantokrator, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Imperial Russian Silver-Gilt Jesus Pantokrator, 19th Century
The piece, steeped in Russian Orthodox tradition, portrays Christ Pantocrator, a term synonymous with the 'Ruler of All'. Christ Pantocrator icons hold a revered place in Orthodox Christianity...
Category
19th Century Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Vermeil and Enamel Russian Cup by Pavel Ovchinnikov
By Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in London, GB
This Russian decorative beaker is crafted from vermeil (silver-gilt) and plique-à-jour enamel. The cylindrical beaker tapers from top to bottom, the body of the beaker formed from fi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Silver
Vintage Kinik Glazed Vase from Turkey – Handcrafted Ceramic Art
Located in London, GB
This Kinik vase, handcrafted in the historic town of Kinik, Turkey, carries a legacy of family artisanship.
Detailed Features:
Handcrafted Excellence: This pot is a product of skilled artisans from Kinik. It showcases traditional pottery techniques passed down through generations, and the craftsmanship is evident in its robust structure and intricate hand-painted details.
- Whimsical Cottage-Core Aesthetic: The pot boasts a whimsical appearance with vibrant natural pigments that highlight its charming, cottage-core appeal. Each piece is made from local clay and reflects the region's renowned ceramic tradition.
- Fully Glazed Interior: In the kitchen, fully glazed pots were used to prepare and serve meals. The glaze made them easier to clean and less likely to absorb flavours and odours, making them ideal for various dishes, especially those involving liquids or spices.
- Distinctive Shape: The design's stable base and slender neck, typical of Kinik pottery, were practical for storing liquids and easy carrying, while the glaze added a seal and a decorative element.
Aged Patina: The vessel's surface showcases a beautiful aged patina, enhancing its antique appeal and adding depth to its character. Each imperfection and mark contributes to its uniqueness.
- Versatile Utility: Originally designed for practical use, this pot can now be repurposed for modern decor needs. Its versatility allows it to serve multiple functions in your home.
- Versatile Home Decor Accent: Tableware, Desk Decor, Kitchenware, and More
This distinctive antique ceramic jar serves as a unique and captivating home decor piece. Its form and markings bear witness to the artisan's craft, blending tradition with contemporary style. Well-loved and aged, this handcrafted item's subtle imperfections enhance its story and value. Use it to:
- Enhance Whimsical Cottage-Core, Farmhouse, Boho, and Eclectic Interiors: Perfect for whimsical cottage-core, farmhouse, boho, eclectic, French farmhouse, wabi-sabi, Japandi, and hygge interiors.
- Create a Striking Centrepiece: Perfect for your dining table, adding a touch of historical charm.
- Serve as a Charming Flower Vase or Plant Pot: Ideal for living spaces or gardens.
- Functional Kitchenware Item: Use it as a utensil holder, dried goods container, or cutlery stand...
Category
1950s Art Deco Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Turkish Gilt Solid Silver Spectacle Case c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid 20th Century Turkish gilt solid silver spectacle case. Designed with a geometric star pattern throughout with a blank cartouche in the center. Ornate interwoven patterns surround...
Category
20th Century Other West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Pair of David Heinz Gumbel silver candlesticks, modern Judaica, Bauhaus style
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
We are offering here this perfectly designed pair of sterling silver candlesticks, all hand Hammered in a fine and sleek Bauhaus design, the candlesticks were made after Gumbel Left his work in the bezalel school of arts in Jerusalem, they date from the 60s'.
This pair will be an amazing addition to any Judaica or silver collection, and will be Amazing in any house with their Bauhaus, delicate hammered sleek design.
The candlesticks are both marked 925 for sterling silver and the latter "G" in Hebrew for "Gumbel"
Measurements:
Height : 9.7 inch / 24.8 cm
Width : 3.6 inch / 9.1 cm
Master silversmith David Heinz Gumbel, was born in Sinsheim, Germany, near Heidelberg. He studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Berlin-Charlottenberg from 1927 to 1931. Although Gumbel did not actually study at the Bauhaus, he was profoundly Influenced by its teachings and incorporated its design aesthetic into his silver and Judaica. In 1934 Gumbel fled Nazi Germany and moved to Palestine. As a member of the Faculty of the recently opened New Bezalel School in Jerusalem, he joined a group of Highly cultured artists and colleagues who worked under the directorship of Joseph Budko, a craftsman who championed the modernist aesthetic. Gumbel taught Silversmithing, hammered work, and jewelry design at Bezalel, and retired in 1955. His Personal style always remained classic modern -- his objects emphasize streamlined Design and graceful contours.
He was born in Sinsheim to a secular family among the pioneers of the local silversmith Industry. In 1918, the Gumbels relocated to Heilbronn where David worked as an Apprentice in the "Bruckmann & Sons" factory, becoming a certified steel engraver.
In the late 1920s, Gumbel studied to be a silversmith at the school of applied arts in Berlin At the Kunstgewerbeschule. Following his studies, Gumbel was employed at workshops In Düsseldorf and Stockholm, as well as in the family factory in Heilbronn. It was there that Gumbel began to design hand-made silver pieces in the modern style. Simultaneously, He produced Jewish ritual objects like a Chanukah menorah or candlesticks. Gumbel Utilized polished silver and other materials, such as ivory, in his works.
In 1936, Gumbel left Germany for Land of Israel, joining the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design as a teacher and the administrator of the metal department, alongside Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert...
Category
1960s Bauhaus Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
17th Century (or older) Turkish Terracotta Olive Jar w/Ribbed Texture, 5 ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large-sized Turkish olive jar dates back to at least the 17th century, though it is quite likely older. This antique Turkish terracotta vessel, ...
Category
17th Century Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Nickel
A PAIR OF RUSSIAN BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL VASES. 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A PAIR OF RUSSIAN BRONZE CUT CRYSTAL VASES. 19TH C
A PAIR OF 19th C. RUSSIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED (Bronze) CUT CRYSTAL VASES. H 33 cm
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Russian Cobalt Blue Crystal and Dore Bronze-Mounted Centrepiece
By Imperial Russia
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal Russian cobalt blue crystal and doré bronze-mounted circular shaped centrepiece. This unique cobalt blue crystal cut to clear has a ha...
Category
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rare early Bezalel Jerusalem JUDAICA etched brass garden of eden plate
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
very rare Bezalel Jerusalem plate , this amazing plate has the best subject And artistic Design i have seen in a lot of years, the plate has 5 different scenes from the story Of Adam And Eve in the garden pf Eden.
On the middle of the plate the is an Hebrew inscription, it is parts from the 5 lines that describe The 5 scene on the plate:
"וַיִּ֩יצֶר֩ אֶת־הָֽאָדָ֗ם עָפָר֙ מִן־הָ֣אֲדָמָ֔ה"
"And the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground"
"לֹא־ט֛וֹב הֱי֥וֹת הָֽאָדָ֖ם לְבַדּ֑וֹ"
"And the Lord God said, "It is not good that man is alone"
"'וַיִּֽהְי֤וּ שְׁנֵיהֶם֙ עֲרוּמִּ֔ים"
"Now they were both naked"
"וַתִּקַּ֥ח מִפִּרְי֖וֹ וַתֹּאכַ֑ל וַתִּתֵּ֧ן גַּם־לְאִישָׁ֛הּ"
"She took of its fruit, and she ate, and she gave also to her husband"
"וַיְגָ֖רֶשׁ אֶת־הָֽאָדָ֑ם וַיַּשְׁכֵּן֩ מִקֶּ֨דֶם לְגַן־עֵ֜דֶן אֶת־הַכְּרֻבִ֗ים וְאֵ֨ת לַ֤הַט הַחֶ֨רֶב֙ הַמִּתְהַפֶּ֔כֶת לִשְׁמֹ֕ר אֶת־דֶּ֖רֶךְ עֵ֥ץ הַֽחַיִּֽים:"
"And He drove the man out, and He stationed from the east of the Garden of Eden the cherubim and the blade of the revolving sword, to guard the way to the Tree of Life."
This rare plate is fully marked on the back "BEZALEL JERUSALEM" in Hebrew, the Jerusalem Mark is a bit worn but it is present, on the top of the mark there is the number 522 which is Probably the model number, this plate was mad on the early 1910s or even earlier and it is one of Bezalel earliest works, it is not known who is the artist but the artistic style is typical of Reuben Leaf Lipschitz, he was working in Bezalel in 1912-1916 and was the manager of the etching Department in this time frame, in 1916 he moved to the USA to escape joining the ottoman army in ww1. he stayed in the USA and became a graphic designer who designed and decorated Synagogues he also made graphic designs a illustrations to Hebrew books...
Category
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pal-Bell Cast Swan Bowl
By Pal-Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze bowl in the shape of a swan by Pal-Bell. The piece features a curved neck and all over verdigris patina with a hammered interior and deep well for trinkets or keys.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Gold, Gemstone, and Enamel Table Clock in the Manner of Fabergé
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The surface of this triangular Fabergé style table clock is ornamented with green guilloché enamel, the exterior edge bounded by yellow gold inset with a strip of white enamel. The surface of the clock body is set at each corner with a yellow gold 8-shaped ribbon-tied laurel wreath, the 8-shape containing inset gemstones...
Category
20th Century West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Russian Straw Marquetry Box
Located in London, GB
Dome topped table coffer veneered with traditional Russian designs in straw marquetry.
This is a rare and vibrant object in rather careworn condition....
Category
1920s Vintage West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Straw
Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder, 'Side Museum' No:3
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Side Museum.
Measure: height: 11.8'' / Weight: 2 k...
Category
2010s Classical Greek West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
19th Century Kasli Cast Iron Horse Sculpture After Pierre-Jules Mêne
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sculpture depicting an Arabian stallion with a long mane in an enclosure, named "Djinn".
Cast in iron at the renowned Kasli Iron Foundry, located in the eastern Ural Mountains. The f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Antique West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Russian neoclassical style cut glass and gilt bronze vases
Russian, 20th century
Measures: Height 38cm, width 22cm, depth 14cm
Each vase has an ovoid ruby coloured cut g...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Taş Havan (Turkish Stone Mortar)
Located in Ojai, US
This stone mortar, dating back to turn of the century, is sourced from Central Anatolia where it has been used by generations of families to create the flavor that marks traditional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Taş Havan (Turkish Stone Mortar)
Located in Ojai, US
This stone mortar, dating back to turn of the century, is sourced from Central Anatolia where it has been used by generations of families to create the flavor that marks traditional ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman West Asian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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