Olive Collectibles and Curiosities

This is a distinctive antique French patinated boxwood altar Corpus Christi of Christ crucified on an olive wood cross, dating from the late 17th Century.   The details  are very impressive, the Corpus Christi is very life-like, wearing a flowing linen cloth, his eyes closed and head upper-turned and raised on a stepped base.   The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this magnificent altar Corpus Christi which is sure to add an unparalleled touch of sacred art to your home. Condition: In good condition. As an antique item, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 64 cm x Width 26 cm x Depth 13 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 1 inch x Width 10 inches x Depth 5 inches The Christian cross, seen as a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus, is the best-known symbol of Christianity. It is related to the crucifix (a cross that includes a corpus, usually a three-dimensional representation of Jesus' body) and to the more general family of cross symbols, the term cross itself being detached from the original specifically Christian meaning in modern English (as in many other western languages). The basic forms of the cross are the Latin cross with unequal arms (✝) and the Greek cross (✚) with equal arms, besides numerous variants, partly with confessional significance, such as the tau cross...

PRESENTING a rare Saudi Arabian Camel Saddle with it’s camel whip. A real conversation piece from the mid-20th Century, circa 1960-1980. Made of oli...

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...

A beautiful Late Baroque Box used for Chess/Backgammon and Nine Men’s Morris Game pieces. Rich interior and exterior decorated with different types of wood, including olive, walnut and birch. Late 17th Century/Early 18th Century. This charming games box features intarsia of wood veneer in several different types wood. The top of the box is a chess board decorated with three types of wood. The opposite side of the box is a board for Nine Men's Morris, an antique playing...

Beautiful Leonardo da Vinci helicopter model made by Italy's renown model maker Giovanni Sacchi. This particular model was a gift to Paolo Viti during...

A beautiful example of mid-20th century Jerusalem craftsmanship, this hand-carved Esther Scroll case is fashioned from locally sourced olivewood and feat...

This remarkable olive wood Torah ark, crafted in Jerusalem around 1920, is a testament to both masterful craftsmanship and deep cultural heritage. Carved with precision and devotion,...

This exquisite five-volume miniature Bible set is a remarkable and rare artifact, handcrafted in pre-1948 Israel. Encased in beautifully hand-carved olivew...

This kneeler bases its beauty on simplicity and elegance in poplar veneered in walnut and olive. Typical manufacture of a Tuscan craftsman, it is influenced by the rigid and linear ...

Table lamp and sculpture belonging to the famous Italian cellist. Measures in cm: Statue cm 40 Lamp cm 82 Basis cm 18 x 18 Notes Giovanni Lauro Malusi was born in Cervia on Ju...

A rare 20th-century olivewood Etrog container handcrafted in Jerusalem. The box features an octagonal shape with intricate carvings that celebrate its cultural and religious signific...

A Very Rare Large Olivewood Mezuzah Case Made in Jerusalem Circa 1890. Olive wood can be found in many areas of the world today but it is native to the Mediterranean region and con...

A Lovely Olivewood Dreidel made in Jerusalem Circa 1950. This special Olivewood dreidel is simply designed yet so aesthetically pleasing to behold and spin. The Dreidel is made enti...

A Very Rare Olivewood Etrog Container Hand Carved in Jerusalem Israel in the 20th Century. This Etrog container hand hand-carved in Jerusalem is beautifully designed on all sides pi...

A Very Rare Olivewood Kiddush Goblet made in Jerusalem circa 1930, a unique artifact that merges religious symbolism with regional craftsmanship. Jerusalem during the 1930s was a ce...

An Olivewood Dreidel made for the Kollel Shomrei HaChomot in Jerusalem Circa 1920. Kollel Shomrei HaChomot is a financial charity institute set up to support the community of Hungar...

A Lovely Olivewood Dreidel made in Jerusalem Circa 1950. Dreidel is made classically; it is carved almost entirely of olivewood with an applied cylindrical handle at the center of t...

A Stunning Pair of Carved Olivewood, Bone, and Mother of Pearl Atzei Chaim made in Jerusalem in 1913. Atzei Chaim are made of beautifully hand-carved olivewood and inlaid mother of ...