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Place of Origin: Asian
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Hebrew word "Hanukkah" written across oil jug between two flames. Cast with green patina overlay with gilded accents.
Marked on the bottom "M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Iron Candlesticks by David Palombo
By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Hand forged, iron Shabbat candlesticks in the style known as "Brutalism," David Palombo, Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1955.
David Palombo (1920-1966) was a sculptor and painter born ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Chad Gadya, Terracotta Passover Scene by Ze'ev Raban, Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
Ze’ev Raban plaster -plaque made in Bezalel School, Jerusalem
This image is of the “father who bought the goat for two zuzim”. Designed by Ze’ev Raban, made circa 1915-1920. Signed w...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
Category
Late 18th Century Tribal Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hide, Paint
Indian Goddess Figurine Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully authentic hand carved statue of an Indian deity goddess. Distressed paint finish.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Folk Art Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Portal II made in Pure Brass
Located in Kolkata, IN
The portal to unknown realms of the intangible. A gentle reminder of our soul cravings. Portal III is made in natural and pure brass, creating that bond between the earth and the vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Portal I made in Terracotta
Located in Kolkata, IN
The portal to unknown realms of the intangible. A gentle reminder of our soul cravings. Portal I is made in terracotta, creating that bond between the earth and the vast universe.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
A Kerala Hand-Carved Wood Boat Prow with Lovely Curved Fleur-de-Lis Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This exquisite example of a hand-carved boat prow from Kerala features a steeply pointe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Carved Wood Boat Prow from Kerala, South India with Natural, Elegant Wave Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand-carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with curling volute and decoratively cu...
Category
20th Century Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
A highly important Mughal Indian Cannon captured at Copal Droog, 1858
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A highly important Mughal Indian Cannon captured at Copal Droog, 1858 This remarkable cannon is cast overall with a zig-zag design, often representative of ripples in water. The cen...
Category
18th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, circa 1885-1912
Located in York County, PA
Elaborate sailor’s souvenir embroidery from the orient with a beautiful hand-painted image of Washington crossing the Delaware, surrounded by a large eagle, federal shield, crossed flags, a cannon, cannonballs, and anchor, circa 1885-1910:
Between roughly 1880 and 1915, American sailors visiting the orient could obtain beautiful needlework embroideries on shore, with patriotic American themes. These extraordinary works of art were acquired as mementos of a long voyage, often with the hope that they might be presented as gifts for loved ones and friends.
Using silk floss, elaborately embellished with both silver and gold metallic bullion thread...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Asian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
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Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
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