Persian Collectibles and Curiosities

An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...

A beautiful, hand-painted oil on canvas depicting river scene in Spring. The background is a gorgeous blush color, with the mountain rocks in rust oran...

Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures. With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in. Mind you, our sharp price for this wonderful pair of horse sculptures...

Very beautiful tanka mandala of the 19th century painted on canvas . Buddha is in the center with the naga on his right arm, surrounded by others arranged like the rays of the sun. T...

Large engraved antique Middle Eastern Persian wall hanging metal tray, platter. A large metal decorative centerpiece or wall hanging. Beautiful handmade craftsmanship. A fine Persian Qajar large heavy metal round tray with tinned surface covered in etched geometric, hand chased floral and Persian, Middle Eastern scenes decorations. Nicely handcrafted and carved with floral details and a figural scene with Kings, animals and various oother figures. Medallions around with different scenes of men on horses and animals. A large frise around with Arabic, Persian Kufic writing. Persian Middle Eastern metal Islamic work Qajar style tinned copper, silvered, and blackened metal. Metal silver color and black hammered antique Persian wall hanging decorative tray. Has a hook in the back for hanging. Highest craftsmanship according to old tradition. Very decorative embossed brass tray from Persian Qajar era, nice combination of traditional designs as deer, birds, flowers, Dervish or opium pipe. Handsomely intertwined with calligraphic inscriptions, this brass plate/tray is remarkable mix of Qajar patterns. Late 19th, eraly 20th century Qajar era Persian Islamic tray with engraved figures and floral designs. Engraving(Ghalam Zani...

19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted br...

A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a braun soap stone base. In fine original conditi...

Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper of Keys" and bearer of the night lights. Si...

Late 19th century Mughal Indian Raj Style Silvered Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India repurposed as a vide poche, catchall, bowl ashtray or just as a beautiful collectible decorative object from India. Antique silver coin and brass heavy metal Dhokra ethnic tribal ankle bracelet that has been repurposed with a brass inner plate that was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray or decorative vanity jewelry bowl. The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed. Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation. Measures: Height : 1.5 inches. Length : 7.5 inches. Width : 7.5 inches. Diameter: 7.5 inches Brass silver plated. Rare collectible decorative bowl, catchall, ashtray, Mughal Raj style, North India, Rajasthan. Circa 1900's Weight= 2 Lb 6.9 oz Anklets were important components in a suite of jewels worn by women in India. These very heavy examples are fabricated in two pieces, and tightly secured with a near-invisible pin. Some legends suggest that heavy anklets like these could weigh up to 20 pounds and were used to prevent brides from running away from their new families. How it is made: "Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization. The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...

The brass Persian Islamic ewer from the mid-19th century is a stunning example of craftsmanship and artistic expression. This ewer is not only a functiona...

Bronze Buddha wearing the monastic garment. It sits on the coiled naga whose body forms the three spirals. The seven heads of the serpent form a canopy to protect Buddha during medit...

Hand-Painted Mughal Court Scene on Silk, After 19th Century Indo-Persian Palace Painting. Not framed Exquisite Indian Mughal School painting on silk, inspired by a 19th-century Indo-...