These guardian figures from Gujarat are  a form of Indian gargoyles for the corners of buildings. They are held in place as architectural elements by a dowel and chain, seen at top.

An ancient carved stone urn from Eastern Anatolia overflows with flowers.

A 20th century stone carving of unknown Asian origin.

19th a 20th century stoneware urns from China line the windows, beside a “Cauldron Collection” table and a large round-bottom copper urn from Eastern Turkey.

In the foreground, three marble rolling pins from Eastern Turkey. They were originally used to roll moisture out of the flat roofs of the traditional houses as part of their maintenance. In the distance, a dry stone wall.

A tree grows in 18th century carved hollow sandstone from Rajasthan, India.

Early 20th century carved stone Indian Nandi bulls, the sacred animal of the god Shiva, guard a path through the garden.

An early 20th century cast iron Chinese figure.

A stone temple fragment from 19th century India.

A carved stone urn from Turkey sprouts with lilies; in the background, lining the wall, are Mediterranean urns from the 18th and 19th centuries.