West Asian Decorative Objects

A pair of very rare exquisite Imperial Russian crystal girandoles, each with five scrolling candle branches set in a cobalt blue glass baluster vase mounted in gilt bronze, the centr...

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...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a shoe; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collecti...

Bezalel silver plate plaque depicting Samson slays a thousand men with the jawbone of a donkey, made in Jerusalem, circa 1920, marked "Bezalel Jerusalem...

Introducing the exquisite Hera bust, a stunning representation of the powerful and beautiful goddess of marriage, women, birth, and abundance in Greek mythol...

A beautiful pair of Russian Empire Imperial Glass Manufactury and ormolu mounted white opalescent tazza centrepieces, each white opaline bowl beautifully hand cut and hand polished in flutted design with ribbed border; the Ormolu very finely hand chisseled and finished in two tome dore bronze gold...

Large Jade vase by Doa Ceramics. Dimensions: 12" Materials: ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in sizes 10" and 8".

Geomorphic vase by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x H 50 cm Materials: Cement- Sand- Water- Time. Each piece is handmade. The “Muqarnas”...

Period ormolu sconces in First Empire, imperial Russian, realistic lion mask form --Percier and fontaine designed lion mask being impaled by th...

A bronze sculpture by artist Samya Baroudi, the "Whirling Dervish" represents this artistic practice of the Sufi faith, which combines dance and meditation. More than a simple artist...

A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon Jerusalem, early 20th century Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 57.5cm In fitted case, presented by the President of the Senate...

Weight: 2,5 kg *There are 2 pieces in this set. -Produced from pressed marble powder. -Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum. -Can be used indoors and outdoo...

Beautiful large seated polar bear by Lomonosov together with two cubs. Made of hard-paste porcelain, hand painted. Each marked "Lomonosov Made in USSR". All three are in excellent c...

A beautifully preserved and sculptural fragment from the famed Sikhote-Alin meteorite, which fell to Earth on 12 February 1947 in the largest recorded meteorite fall in history. En...

Set of 3 Lumi Candles by Homa Dimensions: Big: W 25 x D 25 x H 25 cm, Medium: W 18 x D 18 x H 12 cm, Small: W 15 x D 15 x H 12 cm. Materials: Blown Glass. Silver Mirror. HOMA is a ...

Hollow form oak sculpture by Vlad Droz Dimensions: D 33 x H 30 cm. Materials: Oak One of a kind. Hollow Form Oak Sculpture by Vlad Droz. Greenturned, carved, textured and sandblast...

Trio Vase by Daniel Elkayam Edition of 2 Dimensions: D 2.5 x W 16 x H 46 cm Materials: Burnt beech wood Jerusalem-born Art-designer and Photographer ...

Measures: height: 56 cm / Weight: 4 kg As a fertility god, Artemis was particularly revered in Ephesus, close to Ortygia, believed to be his birthplac...

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...

Ancient rare Kashan lustre bowl 12th century Islamic pottery art. This beautifully decorated and well cared for lustre bowl is one of the few examples still in existence. It was made in Kashan in the 12th-early 13th century, Seljuk- Atabeg period. Kashan was an important center for the production of high quality pottery and tiles. Lustre ware was among the most innovative development of Kashan potters, who mixed silver sulfides and copper oxides to create a shiny copper toned metallic sheen on the surface of glazed earthenware bowls, plates and vessels. It was an expensive and unpredictable lustre technique. Kashan lustreware pottery can be found in the collections of the British Museum and the Hermitage Museum. Literature: O. Pancaroglu. Perpetual Glory. Medieval Islamic Ceramics...

A spectacular early C19th Russian malachite tazza/urn of good scale and elegant form. The circular shallow dish with silvered-bronze mounted rim of sty...

Large Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Aviva Shemer. Signed: 98 Aviva Shemer

Measures: Height: 5.9'' / Weight: 800 gr This is a work that symbolizes the depiction of the ideal female form. -Produced from pressed marble powder...

Weight: 7,5 kg (16.5lbs) The Goddess Nemesis, daughter of Nyx, represents the power that adjusts the balance of human relationships, giving each individual the fate their actions de...

Beautiful and rare, this superb silver-mounted cut glass box was crafted by the legendary Russian firm Fabergé. The rounded cut glass box features a diamond pattern, while the hinged...

Spool vase by Faissal El-Malak Dimensions: 35 x 15 x 30 cm Materials: Ceramic Faissal El-Malak is a Palestinian designer who was brought up between Montreal Canada and Doha Qata...

Extraordinary 19th Century Turkish Copper and Brass Coffee Urn. Intricate hammered geometric floral designs and Islamic lettering. With a solid brass dragon motif handle on a pierced...

A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered paperweight dating from the early to mid-19th century. The plinth of rectangular form surmounted by a fully sculpted giltbro...

Pair of Russian cut blue glass and gilt bronze vases Russian, 20th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 20cm, depth 13cm Each vase in this pair of Russian neoclassical vases has...

Antique early 20th Century Imperial Russian partly gilt solid silver hexagonal tea caddy featuring a detailed Chinoiserie design, depicting a seated scholar surrounded by flowers. The decoration is partly gilded, adding depth and richness to the scene. The interior of the box is richly gilt, complementing the intricate exterior design and enhancing its overall opulence. Hallmarked Russian Silver 84 (875 standard), Moscow, Assay Master (Ivan Lebedkin...

Ionic regular columns born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia have a thin, long and elegant body. Ionic columns are one of three types of c...

Anatolian 1 Vase by Güler Elçi Dimensions: W 20.3 x D 20.3 x H 25.4 cm. Materials: Stoneware Ceramic. Güler Elçi is a ceramic artist based in Istanbul. In ...

Russian silver and niello box depicting long-lost Moscow landmark, ca 1879. Rectangular with curved corners; right-hinged with push tab. On cover is the Sukharev Tower, a ceremonial ...

Wonderful midcentury Israel Lapid pottery pieces featuring trademark Lapid markings on the bottom and dark bluish-grey interior glaze. Lapid is the most renowned and collected kibbut...

Uno vase by Daniel Elkayam One of a kind Dimensions: D 2.5 x W 10 x H 27 cm Materials: burnt poplar wood Jerusalem-born Art-designer and Photog...

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...

Bronze horse with archer by Temur Lomidze.

This Bezalel Hanukkah lamp is elegantly decorated with a prominent rosette on its triangular backplate. On the lower half of the backplate are numerous notched archways placed under...

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...

Pair of cloisonné enamel decorated and silver gilt eggs Russian, 20th Century Height 7cm, diameter 5cm This duo of Russian antique eggs, artfully hand-fashioned from gilded silver and bedecked with painstakingly rendered cloisonné enamel, serve as proud emblems of the nation's rich lineage of gem-studded eggs. Crafted from sterling silver, as attested by the coveted '84' zolotnik stamp, each egg gleams with a seductive sheen, their interiors revealing the full splendour of gilded silver. The enamel floral arabesques, a hallmark of Russian craftsmanship, undulate elegantly across the egg's shell in an intricate ballet. These arabesques are arranged in a patterned circular band around the eggs, with larger circular, floral emblems taking centre stage in the body of the pieces. The bold blues of the enamel - in varying shades, from azure to navy - are offset by vibrant ruby red accents, making for an arresting visual contrast. Deeply rooted in a vibrant cultural tradition, these Russian eggs...

Rare Copper Mid-Century Envelope Spring Desk Organizer Viking Longboat, circa 1970s. This vintage copper envelope desk holder is a rare, cool and unique great piece of conversation. ...

This charming perfume vessel with layered patina has survived the centuries with its beauty intact. The flattened body rises to a long and graceful cylindrical neck with an everted r...

A magnificent 19th century Louis XVI style Russian Dore bronze and jewel mounted bloodstone jasper tray/decorative dish/centerpiece. This is an extraordinary quality object de virtue...

Boris Schatz Bronze Plaque In high relief, expertly cast bronze. Depicting bearded men on the floor of the Synagogue reading kinnot (sad poems / elegies),...

An exquisite pair of Russian Louis XVI style doré bronze mounted hand-diamond cut amethyst crystal double swan handle vases. The doré bronze swan handles are beautifully matted and burnished finished with hand-chiseled and hand-chased details to the neck, wings, and body. The waisted doré bronze neck and base are finished in two-tone matted and burnished doré bronze and are further hand-chiseled and hand-chased. The amethyst crystal is hand-diamond cut with prismatic lattice patterns as well as feathered decorations in the midsection of the vase. The Amethyst Crystal vases are attributed to the Imperial Russian...

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...

Medium Sculpture in olive wood by Rectangle Studio Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 33 cm Materials: Solid Olive Wood It is collected from the roots and branches of different olive trees i...

Contemporary bronze sculpture depicting a robust woman whose expressions are very vivid and expressive by artist Yael Erlichman. It is signed by the art...

Ash and copper vase by Vlad Droz. Dimensions: ?29 x H30 cm. Materials: Ash and Copper. One of a kind. Ash and Copper Vase by Russian Vlad Droz. This vase is greenturned, charr...

Set of 2 small red orange vases by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" (in). Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also availa...

Rare bronze sculptural piece by celebrated Israeli artist and sculptor, Ilana Goor. Giacometti-style sculpture made in solid bronze with bea...

Russian silver and glass jardinière, Russia, 1895.

Two neoclassical style Russian cut glass and ormolu vases, Russian, 20th century Dimensions: Height 37cm, width 20cm, depth 13.5cm Each vase has an ...

This picture frame is designed in the style of the famed Russian jeweller Fabergé. The frame is rectangular in profile with a surface profusely ornamented with brilliant blue guilloc...

Amazing large antique handmade hammered cauldron/ lidid pot, has heavy ornamental brass handles on each side. Beautiful all around, in amazing condition that could be use to store ...

Burnt mirror by Daniel Elkayam One of a Kind Dimensions: D 10 x W 27 x H 42 cm Materials: Burnt beech wood Jerusalem-born Art-designer and phot...

Beautiful 1950s, Solid Brass Handcrafted, Metal, Sculptural, painted, Verdigris green, Hanukkah Jug Menorah. Made in Israel 8 Ancient Israelite Jugs contour the base, with the 9th ...

These two pieces by Israeli artist David Palombo are in his signature Brutalist style and use the two materials he is best known for iron and natural stone. Fully functional as candl...

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...

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...