Memorabilia

This is a decorative souvenir plaque featuring a detailed 3D relief of the historic Al-Khamis Mosque in Bahrain, known for its iconic twin minarets and centuries-old Islamic architecture. The relief is crafted in a sandy, stone-textured finish that mimics the mosque’s original coral-stone structure, framed within an arched façade. Mounted on a glossy black base, the piece includes a gold dedication plate presented to His Excellency Redha Abdullah Faraj, Member of the Shura Council, dated 15 November 2023. It serves as a meaningful cultural gift and a representation of one of Bahrain’s most important heritage landmarks.

This hand-sculpted dragon is crafted from a durable mixture of bamboo sawdust and resin, available in elegant gold or silver finishes. Every piece is meticulously hand-painted and sealed with a protective lacquer, ensuring long-lasting beauty and intricate detailing. Designed to hold a single incense stick, smoke rises through the dragon’s mouth when the incense is lit, creating a captivating smoking dragon effect. Although the base is not included, the dragon can be displayed securely on any flat surface, making it a striking decorative accent.

This exquisite hand-painted metal vase hails from Kashmir, India, reflecting the region’s centuries-old tradition of intricate craftsmanship. Created using the Kari Munaqqash technique, it features detailed floral and geometric motifs in gold, red, and green on a rich black background. Signature patterns like gul-andar-gul (flower upon flower) celebrate nature’s beauty and the artisan’s skill.

This striking decorative vase features a unique flattened, round form with a narrow central opening. Its surface is divided into rich, textured panels, each with its own intricate relief pattern—from flowing scrolls to geometric motifs and organic leaf-like designs. The patchwork of deep navy, warm amber, earthy green, and soft ivory glazes gives the piece a harmonious yet artistic contrast. The glossy finish enhances the carved details, creating a tactile, handcrafted feel. Bold and expressive, this vase serves as a beautiful accent piece that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

This is a vintage advertisement for Mahta laundry washing powder, featuring bold text promoting “Guaranteed Cleanliness” and “Assured Cleanliness.” Produced by Mahta Plastic, an Iranian manufacturer of cleaning and hygiene products, the design reflects mid-20th-century advertising, most likely from the 1960s to 1970s, aimed at Middle Eastern markets. The simple graphics and strong typography highlight reliability, effectiveness, and everyday household use.

Vintage Chinese porcelain vase featuring a painted landscape scene. White glazed body with gold-trimmed rim, depicting mountains, trees, water, and small structures. Likely early to mid-20th century, with a base mark indicating it was made in China.

Chinese porcelain vase featuring a landscape scene with mountains, rivers, trees, and small structures. White glazed body with gold-trimmed rim. Likely early to mid-20th century, with a base mark indicating it was made in China.

A ceramic jar from Jingdezhen, China, featuring a rounded form with a fitted lid and scenes of figures in traditional Chinese attire set within landscapes of trees and classical architecture. Glossy glaze highlights the warm ivory background with reddish-brown, green, and blue accents. The base bears a red Made in Jingdezhen mark.

A Chinese porcelain bowl featuring ladies in traditional attire amid a scenic landscape with a bridge. Styled after Japanese Satsuma or Kutani designs, it was made as a decorative piece for display or as a trinket dish, with detailed polychrome enamel and fine porcelain craftsmanship.

This Churchill Blue Willow coffee pot features the classic Georgian shape and showcases the iconic Blue Willow pattern, a Chinese-inspired design created around 1790. The pattern depicts a scenic landscape with a willow tree, a pagoda, a bridge with three figures, a boat, and two flying birds. Made from English ironstone (earthenware), it was manufactured by Churchill China, a British company established in 1795. While designed for coffee due to its taller, narrower shape, it is sometimes also referred to as a tea or chocolate pot.

Olde Alton Ware blue and white gravy or sauce boat by Swinnerton s Ltd. of Staffordshire, England, dating from the 1920s–1930s. It features the Blue Pagoda or Japanese Garden pattern, a variant of the Blue Willow style. The base is marked Olde Alton Ware England.

This is a vintage Myott Staffordshire Coaching Days dinnerware piece, likely a plate, produced from around 1968 onward. It showcases a brown transferware design on a white or cream background, depicting traditional English coaching scenes inspired by W. Outram Tristram’s Coaching Days and Coaching Ways.

This vintage ceramic ashtray was made for Tokyo’s Akasaka Misono Steak House and features a hand-painted abstract fish design in blue, red, green, and brown with a crackle-glazed finish. The base often bears the restaurant’s name, location, and a phone number. Popular with tourists from the mid-century through the 1980s, it’s a collectible piece from a restaurant famous for Teppanyaki dining.

This Saudi Arabian ceremonial jambiya dagger is presented in its original sheath and features the official national emblem of the palm tree above crossed swords, confirming it was made for Saudi use or the Saudi market. The dagger follows the traditional curved jambiya form, a long-standing symbol of honor, heritage, and social status in Arabian culture. The sheath is richly adorned with silver or silver-tone metal, decorated with finely engraved geometric and floral motifs arranged in structured panels, with black leather visible beneath the metal covering. Multiple suspension rings and fittings indicate it was designed to be worn on a traditional belt. The black hilt, likely made of horn or a durable synthetic material, reflects the classic jambiya profile. Pieces of this type were commonly produced in the mid to late 20th century as ceremonial, dress, or presentation items, and today they are valued as decorative arms and cultural artifacts representing Saudi heritage.

Traditional Yemeni Jambiya dagger with a double-edged steel blade and a handle decorated with intricate floral and geometric motifs. The J -shaped scabbard features engraved patterns and two side rings for wearing on a belt. This piece reflects traditional Yemeni craftsmanship and symbolizes honor and social status, with a natural patina highlighting its authenticity and age.

The Jambiya dagger is a timeless symbol of masculinity, honor, identity, and social status, traditionally associated with Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. It features a short, broad, curved blade that is entirely gold, intricately adorned with Arabic inscriptions and geometric patterns on both the blade and the hilt, reflecting exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Although originally used as a weapon, today the Jambiya is primarily worn in ceremonial contexts, such as weddings, processions, and diplomatic events, often paired with traditional attire in certain regions. The quality and decoration of the dagger frequently signify the social standing of its owner, and it is often passed down as a family heirloom, giving it immense symbolic and historical value. The Jambiya is thus more than a work of art—it is a living testament to cultural heritage and identity.

The Jambiya dagger is a timeless symbol of masculinity, honor, identity, and social status, traditionally associated with Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. It features a short, broad, curved blade that is entirely gold, intricately adorned with Arabic inscriptions and geometric patterns on the blade. The hilt is uniquely shaped like a peacock’s head, giving the dagger a distinctive artistic flair and enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Although originally used as a weapon, today the Jambiya is primarily worn in ceremonial contexts, such as weddings, processions, and diplomatic events, often paired with traditional attire in certain regions. The quality and decoration of the dagger frequently signify the social standing of its owner, and it is often passed down as a family heirloom, giving it immense symbolic and historical value.

The Jambiya dagger is a timeless symbol of masculinity, honor, identity, and social status, traditionally associated with Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. It features a short, broad, curved blade that is entirely gold, intricately adorned with Arabic inscriptions and geometric patterns on the blade. The hilt is uniquely shaped like a horse’s head, giving the dagger a distinctive artistic character and enhancing its visual appeal. Although originally used as a weapon, today the Jambiya is primarily worn in ceremonial contexts, such as weddings, processions, and diplomatic events, often paired with traditional attire in certain regions. The quality and decoration of the dagger frequently signify the social standing of its owner, and it is often passed down as a family heirloom, giving it immense symbolic and historical value.

A vintage Italian Vera Lucino silver-plated trinket or jewelry box featuring ornate embossed floral and filigree-style decoration on all sides. The surface shows natural patina and light tarnish consistent with age. Designed for storing small valuables, the interior is lined with soft velvet or velveteen. This box likely dates from the mid-20th century, specifically the 1940s–1950s period.

A vintage-style jewelry box made of silver-plated metal alloy, featuring intricate floral and scrollwork designs, twisted rope edges, and small decorative feet. The lid is adorned with a smooth black cabochon stone. The design is inspired by the early 20th century Art Nouveau period, though this piece may be a modern reproduction. Perfect for storing rings, earrings, or keepsakes, it combines antique elegance with practical functionality.

This ornate silver-plated bowl is an artistic piece inspired by the traditional Persian kashkul. It features a distinctive boat-shaped (gondola) form with elegant handles at each end. The surface is covered with intricate raised floral and foliage patterns, with the decoration extending down to the foot and up to the handles, giving it a rich, textured, and luxurious appearance.

A silver-plated tea or coffee pot featuring an elegant design typical of early 20th-century European craftsmanship. The body is decorated with fine vertical fluting, while the lid showcases a fan-shaped motif with a small vent hole, adding a subtle artistic touch. The short, graceful spout is complemented by a sleek black handle. The base bears the number 4580 N, likely a maker’s or model reference. The piece dates approximately from 1925–1940.

An antique vintage 19th-century Egyptian gilt silver incense burner, raised on three curved, foliated feet formed as scrolling tendrils and attached to a circular tray. The oblong, tapering conical body rises to a hinged domed cover, surmounted by an applied gilded bird and foliate ornament. The piece exhibits fine period craftsmanship and an aged patina consistent with its age and use, making it a distinctive and highly decorative antique object.

This is a handcrafted decorative display dish with a raised cylindrical base, believed to originate from Morocco or Tunisia, dating from the late 20th century (1970s–1990s). The dish features a slightly curved top surface and a prominent blue edge that adds a striking visual contrast. Its surface is covered with a carefully arranged geometric pattern in turquoise, green, white, and orange, with a central brown oval decoration, a single red bead in the center, and two smaller turquoise beads, reflecting the traditional and artistic character of the piece. Ideal for display, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and heritage of the region.