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Place of Origin: Indian
Indian India South East Asian Erotic Heavy Bronze Kama Sutra Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, highly erotic, rather fascinating, and somewhat unique large pair of Indian (India) Kama Sutra bronze sculptural figures (The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on sexuality, eroticism, and emotional fulfillment in life.) Nicely detailed with a gorgeous patina that is only acquired over time.
From an estate of a world traveler art and artifacts collector.
The sculpture is relatively heavy. Would be a great addition to any Indian/ South East Asian art...
Category
20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots. The surprising interior has multiple components featuring a felt writing surface, n...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony
19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique South Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box, 19th Century Teak with Brass – Kerala, India
A rare and collectible South Indian dowry box from Kerala...
Category
Mid-20th Century Agra Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hanging Mughal Deccani Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Bird India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique hanging cast bronze oil lamp in the shape of a beautiful mythical bird peacock figure with hanger chain.
The body of the bird acts as a reservoi...
Category
Late 19th Century Agra Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Silver Cologne Bottle Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver cologne bottle; an addition to our diverse silverware collection.
This exceptional and large antique Indian silver cologne bottle has a square panelled form with chamfered corners.
The surface of this antique silver bottle...
Category
1890s Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Anglo Indian British Colonial Style Brass Elephant Head on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout Anglo Indian cast brass elephant head sculpture presented on a turned brass stand. Hand polished and lacquered for easy care.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Himalayan Chlorite Quartz Cluster
Located in New York, NY
From the breathtaking heights of the Himalayas comes this monumental Quartz Cluster – a true museum-grade specimen of remarkable clarity, balance, and scale. Rising dramatically from...
Category
2010s Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Other
The Taj Mahal Black Marble Box with in Shell Inlaid Agra India 1950
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950's Agra Indian Shell and Black Marble Box with The Taj Mahal Inlays.Onyx Black Marble Box with Pietra Dura Intricate Abalone Inlay of the Taj Mahal.Fine Quality Shell Inlaid Taj Mahal Box.Black marble trinket box with an inlaid image of the Taj Mahal. This unusual piece has the details drawn on the white shell in black ink, giving it the appearance of a micro mosaic. The surface catches the light and shows some iridescence at different angles.The Anglo Indian style box is lined with black velvet.A Very fine intricate work of Islamic Art.From Agra, India. Circa 1950's.Great gift to express your Love.From a Private Estate Encino Collection.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 1.75 in.Width: 3.75 in.Depth: 2.75 in.About the Taj Mahal:
The Taj Mahal is a world-renowned monument located in Agra, India. It is considered one of the most iconic examples of Mughal architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's some information about the Taj Mahal:
1) History: The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653.
2) Architecture: The Taj Mahal combines elements of Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Indian architectural styles. It is primarily made of white marble, with intricate inlay work using semi-precious stones. The central structure is a large dome surrounded by four minarets at each corner.
3) Symbolism: The Taj Mahal is often regarded as a symbol of love. It was built as a testament to Emperor Shah Jahan's eternal love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The gardens and reflecting pool in front of the Taj Mahal add to its romantic ambiance.
4) Location: The Taj Mahal is situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is located approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of India's capital, New Delhi.
5) Visitors: The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year. It is open to the public, except on Fridays when it is reserved for Islamic prayers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Anglo-Indian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Indian Mother of Pearl Inlaid jewelry Box.
1940s Victorian Anglo Indian box in silver, bone and mother of pearl Inlaid.
An elegant Anglo Indian bon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Easel Photo Frame
By Michael Aram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Easel Photo Frame with original box.
The Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Collection, including the photo frame, celebrates the representation of flora and...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Majestic Indian Brass-Mounted Wooden Ram Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This large Indian brass-mounted wooden ram figure is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship, blending the natural beauty of wood with intricate brass appliqués. The carved...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Indian Antique Large Ceremonial Hand Crafted Copper Yoni
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique Indian copper Yoni Shiva Lingam Ceremonial water Vessel dating from the 19th century. The Yoni represents the Hindu godd...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Luminous Luxury: Artisan-Crafted Amethyst Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking fusion of nature and craftsmanship, this exquisite hand-carved amethyst bowl is a true work of art. Measuring 6 inches in diameter, it is meticulously shaped and polis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst
Anglo-Raj Style Silvered Footed Vase
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Raj style silvered footed vase.
Decorated with embossed floral pattern.
Great to use as wine or champagne bucket cooler for a chic Bohe...
Category
Late 20th Century Anglo Raj Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Anglo-Indian Inlaid Bone Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Inlaid Bone Jewelry or Trinket Box. Box features hand-cut bone tiles arranged in a paneled pattern, giving the piece a subtle textural appeal and natura...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood
Pair of Tall Brass Giraffe Figurine Sculptures Over 2 Feet
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of large scale solid brass giraffe sculptures. This stunning pair varies in size. The largest of the two stands at 26.5 inches tall. The smaller mate is 22.5 inches high. Each o...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Indo-Persian Miniature Painting in Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Frame
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Framed Persian Miniature Painting in Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Marquetry Frame – Indo-Persian Artwork
Stunning Middle Eastern Persian miniature painting, exquisitely hand-painted and framed in a vintage Moorish micro mosaic inlaid frame. This collectible piece showcases the refined elegance of Islamic art, merging the rich traditions of Persian miniature painting with the intricate craftsmanship of khatam marquetry.
The finely detailed painting depicts a 19th-century royal polo scene, featuring royal princes dressed in traditional Maharaja attire riding horseback in vivid, vibrant color. The square-shaped frame is masterfully handcrafted using the ancient Persian technique of khatamkari, a meticulous form of micro mosaic inlay. This time-honored art form utilizes tiny slivers of wood, bone, and metal to create delicate geometric and floral Moorish designs—reminiscent of works found in the Doris Duke Islamic Art Collection and other notable museum holdings.
The micro mosaic inlay, also known as Sadeli work, is a rare and highly sought-after craft, especially when combined with the luminous detail of a Persian miniature. This piece is a true testament to Indo-Persian artistry, offering both visual opulence and historic significance.
Features:
* Antique handcrafted Moorish frame with geometric Islamic design
* Persian miniature painting on shell with royal polo scene
* Museum-quality Indo-Persian craftsmanship
* Frame dimensions: 13" x 9.25"
* Ideal as a collector’s piece, wall décor, or focal point in any sophisticated interior
* A rare fusion of Islamic, Persian, and Indian decorative arts circa 1950s.
Perfect for collectors of Islamic art, Middle Eastern antiques, or enthusiasts of fine marquetry and micro mosaic inlay, this piece brings historical richness and unparalleled craftsmanship to your space.
Keywords: Persian miniature painting, Moorish micro mosaic frame, Islamic art, antique Indo-Persian marquetry, khatam inlay, Sadeli mosaic, Middle Eastern artwork, royal polo scene, Maharaja painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Islamic Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Oval Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
By Matthew Williamson, Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Limited Edition Totem Pole made in Pure Brass
Located in Kolkata, IN
A sculpture that works with the wonderful vibrations that are meant to come to your home. Layer by layer. Totem I is a conversation piece to reflect at and elevate. In pure natural b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$20,013 / item
Anglo Indian Micro Mosaic Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted early 20th century Anglo Indian micro mosaic Sadeli box with gorgeous antique Persian geometric pattern.
The finely detailed box featu...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Fruitwood
Brutalist Tribal Folk Wrought Iron Horse Figure 1950s Head Bowed
Located in Melbourne, AU
A delightful tribal brutalist sculpture of a horse, showing exceptional character and decorative appeal. This is the second of two separate listings of this figure type.
The origin ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$480 Sale Price
31% Off
Melocanna Bamboo Repousse Small Vase in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Melocanna Bamboo Repousse Small Vase in Patinated Brass, by Vikram Goyal
"Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Cast Bronze Decorative Leaf Vide Poche, Medium
By Alguacil
Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Elegant handmade cast bronze leaf in a polished bronze finish. They may be used as a bowl or just a beautiful decorative object.
Each of these splend...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Indian Bronze Elephant Bell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elephant bell and clapper that rings with a deep rich tone and cast in bronze. Having acquired a verdigris patina and presented on a rustic wood and hide...
Category
Early 20th Century Campaign Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1940s Antique Fine Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Decorative Box
By Mamluke
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted scene.
Handcrafted khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Pers...
Category
20th Century Moorish Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century Anglo-Indian jewelry, trinket footed box, inlay with ebony, mosaic marquetry Sadeli work and a carved Hindu scene on top.
The box case is made from sandalwood wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Under The Banyan Gold Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Gold Candelabra in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hold the divine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Trinket Box Inlaid Camel Bone Purple Velvet Jewelry 15cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage trinket, trinket box made of inlaid camel bone, purple velvet inside, with a brass clasp, India, 70s.
Beautiful and qualitatively made with brass inlaid details, the object ...
Category
1970s Vintage Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pietra Dura Marble Inlay Round Trinket Box With Floral Motif, Made in India
Located in Fort Washington, MD
A beautifully handcrafted pietra dura round marble trinket box, showcasing the centuries-old decorative art form perfected in both Mughal India and Renaissance Florence. The lid feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair Ram Horn Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
As found, this handsome pair of authentic curvy rams horns will make a wonderful statement centerpiece for your coffee table or dining table.
Category
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
$1,250 / set
Vintage Indian Metal Water Vessel with Circular Body and Wooden Cork Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage Indian water vessel presents a distinctive circular body with a short neck and wooden cork stopper, a form that immediately evokes its utilitarian origins. Such vessels ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Green Apophylite on Druzy Matrix from India
Located in New York, NY
From Lonavala Quarry, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Lustrous transparent-to-translucent large green apophyllite crystals overgrown on matrix. The apophyllite crystals have high ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Other
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
Anglo-Indian Carved Camel Side Table - 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Wooden Camel Table. The camel was symbolic of endurance and desert trade routes, and was a common motif in Indian decorative arts. This sculptur...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Dark Brown Hand Carved Wooden Bowl, 19th Century, Nagaland
Located in New York, NY
19th century India carved wooden bowl.
From the state of Nagaland, India.
The exterior is textured.
The interior is smooth.
Used originally to prepare food.
Category
19th Century Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1940s Indian Marble Box Inlaid with Lapis and Agate
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful vintage Indian white marble box, circa 1940s, intricately inlaid with lapis, agate, and other semi-precious stones forming delicate floral vines and flowers across the surface. The craftsmanship reflects the long tradition of Indian pietra dura...
Category
1940s Vintage Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli
Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or
Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns.
These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Hand Carved Wood Candlestick from India, in Gilt Rustic Finish
Located in New York, NY
A hand carved wood candle stand from India, circa 1960. Gilt finish.
14 inches high on an 8-inch triangular base.
Category
1960s Anglo-Indian Vintage Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
White Marble Open Lotus Flower Shape Large Blow Hand-Carved in India Raj Mughal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage White Marble Open Lotus Flower Shape Large Blow Hand-Carved in India Raj MughalHandcrafted in India, you can use this lotus form bowl indoor or outdo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Carved Indian Colonial Hardwood Elephant Drinks Table or Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved Indian Colonial Hardwood Elephant Drinks Table or Stool
India for the English Market, early to mid-20th century
A charming carved Indian Colonial hardwood elephant drinks ...
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Indian Riveted Iron Horse Sculpture with Rustic Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A striking vintage Indian horse sculpture handcrafted from riveted iron panels, this piece captures both sculptural power and primitive grace. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Shibui 08 Sculpture by WANAS
Located in Geneve, CH
Shibui 08 Sculpture by WANAS
Dimensions: D 20 x W 24 x H 26 cm.
Materials: Brass, rosewood, teak wood, and wood.
The size is customisable on request. Please contact us.
Why is it t...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$2,087 / item
Pair of Ebony and Coconut Tea Caddies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Anglo Indian pair of tea caddies with silvered metal tops having elephant handles over coconut bowls above carved ebony elephants with bone tusk...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Coconut
$11,900 / set
Set of Two Fish Scale Urn in White Marble Handcrafted in India
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Set of two hand carved out of a single block of marble, perfect for outdoors.
Fish Scale Urn in White Marble Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard...
Category
2010s Other Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Brass Good Luck Elephant Sculpture Figures Over 2ft Tall
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of vintage large scale brass elephant sculptures. One is larger, one is slightly smaller but they both stand over 2 feet tall! Each elephant’s trunk reaching upward, a symbol of good luck. These are beautifully crafted with detail in the modeling. The artist took care to represent the folds in the ears, creases in the skin, and spine on the backs. Elephants are revered by many, but are considered sacred in Hindu and Buddhist religions. The raised trunks are said to bring prosperity and protection to those in their presence.
This commanding brass elephant figurine stands over two feet tall, offering an impressive sculptural presence that commands attention. Crafted from substantial brass, the form is richly detailed. The warm golden patina has developed natural depth over time, lending the piece both gravitas and a sense of radiant character.
In excellent condition with vintage authenticity intact, the brass surface shows subtle traces of age: a gently darkened patina in recessed areas, light handling marks on raised planes, and a ledger of character signifying a life well-lived rather than detracting from its visual integrity.
Smaller brass elephant 20.6lbs
13.5” Wide x 21” Deep x 25.75” High
Larger Brass elephant...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$2,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Cast Brass Engraved Brazier Box with Pierced Charcoal Tray, North India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cast Brass Engraved Brazier Box with Pierced Charcoal Tray, North India, Late 19th Century
Dimensions:
Consisting of Two Pieces: the Box and the Removable Tray
Box: 10.5” W to handl...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightly carved geometrical friezes. A large carved geometrical medallion adorns the triangular lid. The chest rests on four conical legs. This chest opens thanks to an door on the centre of its top. This unusual item was used as a dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest...
Category
19th Century Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Glory Lily Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A striking climber, it isn’t your typical delicate flower, holding medicinal properties to cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Les Ottomans "The Peacock Design" Rectangular Iron Tray by Matthew Williamson
By Matthew Williamson, Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Renowned British designer Matthew Williamson, known for his bold use of colour and nature-inspired motifs, has created a tabletop and textile collection with Les Ottomans. This colla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing horse sculpture made of hand carved solid wood, hand painted with beautiful rustic patina.
Professionally mounted on steel base. Exceptional object of art for display.
Category
20th Century Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$350 Sale Price
70% Off
Green Floral Apophyllite
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling Green Apophyllite specimen blooms like a crystal disco ball—its clustered cubic formations radiating brilliance with every angle of light. The vivid mint-green core is ...
Category
2010s Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
$25,000
Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, circa 1800.
A finely cast brass figure of Lord ...
Category
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hand- Carved White Marble Vase, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A white marble vase, hand-carved in India, circa 1960.
23 inches tall, approximately 12 inches diameter. Fluted neck. Clean, simple, elegant lines. The vase is composed of three se...
Category
1960s Anglo-Indian Vintage Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85.
Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from the Bombay Area, with deep greens with silver, pewter, mother of pearl, bone and ebony in geometric patterns.
The box case, is made of sandalwood but completely covered in MOP, bone, faux ivory, ebony and mosaic inlay.
Edged with faux ivory and banded with a different pattern of sadeli mosaic.
Some minor damage to the top (repair is obvious in pics) and ivorine replacements to some edging, but it still a BEAUTIFUL BOX and of real QUALITY!
The mosaic work is FABULOUS!
Box opens to reveal its original blue velvet lining.
It sits on 4 (recently added) silvered button feet.
SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins.
The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials.
Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color.
The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched.
The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design.
On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent.
The earliest Sadeli boxes...
Category
Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
South Indian Brass Box Jewel Box Droga Art circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little jewel box in openwork metal with floral and plant motifs.
Brass. Typical of the droga art.
Mid 20th century
Shipping:
9 / 13 / 8 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Peacock Paradise Silver Plated Serving Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Peacock Paradise Silver Plated Serving Bowl in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
"Repoussé involves hammering low-relief designs into malleable metal sheets from the reverse that originat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Middle Eastern Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box.
Middle Eastern Persian Sadeli micro mosaic marquetry inlaid box with geometric Moorish design.
Handcrafted Khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Middle Eastern technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of precious hand painted wood, with bone around the edges.
This beautiful Middle Eastern Persian, Indian Wooden box is covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry and is used as a jewelry, trinket box.
Lined in deep red velvet.
Dimensions: 6.5in.D x 3in.H x 10 wide.
Nice Indian Mughal, Indo Persian Box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Burmese Rosewood Jardinere or Torchere
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
19th Century Burmese Rosewood Jardinere or Torchere. The lobed Bowl Carved with fruiting vines on an entwined Cobra Column. The base is carved with sc...
Category
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box.
Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle.
Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs,
Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs.
Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD.
Dimensions:
Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions.
Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina.
Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs.
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Materials
Brass, Copper
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Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage wooden horse carving, presented on a flat base and adorned with a carved saddle and harness details. The figure is hand-carved with a stylized, almost folk-art quali...
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Wood
Antique Celebration Pot, Indian, Bronze, Diwali Vase, Ganesh, Lakshmi, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique celebration pot. An Indian, bronze Diwali vase depicting Ganesha and Lakshmi, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Wonderfully presented antique bo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Indian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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