Two interesting brown velvet panel fragments with botehs and flowers in silk embroidery and embellished with gilt and silvered sequins. Origin could also be Central Asia. From Georges Redard's study collection (please visit http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/redard-georges), mainly comprising Persian textiles. Condition: clean, few splits and small holes, some sequins lost. Please look at photos carefully, being part of condition report. Dimension: each c. 19 cm x 79 cm.

A Persian lacquered box, of oval form, lid with the royal court scene with the king on the throne and officials around him, the base with a band of animals, calligraphy poem to the edge. Width 12 3/4 inches, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Condition Report, Sign of professionally repaired age crack to the base Property from the Adrienne Krumhorn Trust, Highland Park, Illinois

Early Persian glazed pottery bowl; of wide footed form, the interior painted with colorful design of a bird with fruit, the exterior with band of linear patterning, probably Circa 12th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 8 1/8 inches. Condition Report; Very old professional repairs typical to pottery items from this era.

A bokce cover composed of two different silver or gold thread brocaded silk textiles. Metallic thread laced edging with sequins and the four corners with tassels. Cotton lining. From Georges Redard's study collection (please visit http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/redard-georges), mainly comprising Persian textiles. Condition: few thin areas, some stains, discoloration and wear. Dimension: c. 80 cm x 82 cm without edging.

An antique Persian seal or weight, made from bronze or brass, both sides engraved with Islamic script. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: 2.1 cm x 2.1 cm x 0.7 cm.

A silk brocade in gold thread with boteh in lozenge shaped lattice. From Georges Redard's study collection (please visit http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/redard-georges), mainly comprising Persian textiles. Condition: good, little thin areas, few little stains. Please look at photos carefully, being part of condition report. Dimension: c. 38.8 cm x 23.6 cm.

An Ottoman cup holder made of gilt silver and a Russian porcelain insert with stamped red mark. The zarf with two silvermarks and a Tughra. Condition: coffee cup with a tiny rim chip. Please look at pictures carefully being part of condition report. Dimension: diameter 5.5 cm, 5.5 cm total height.

1800s

This silver box, of lobed medallion form, has a hinged lid decorated with geometric and floral repousse work in prominent relief. The sides are incised with floral elements with a caligraphic cartouche in the front. The base is also incised with a floral design surrounded by a band of small repeating triangles. The entire box is fashioned from solid sheet silver. There is some wear and light tarnish.

Width: 2 ¼ in., Height: 1 in.

Weight: 71 grams. (about 2.5 oz.)

The crimson red ground worked in metal wrapped threads and polychrome silk, woven with a flower in lozenge shaped lattice. Composed of several pieces, two edges with Russian printed cotton fabric. From Georges Redard's study collection (please visit http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/redard-georges), mainly comprising Persian textiles. Condition: some holes, stains and thin areas. Please look at photos carefully, being part of condition report. Dimension: c. 99 cm x 106 cm.

Clearly for a wealthy family, this small lamp was meant to be used as a personal light. The cat like figure has a filler hole between the ears, good weight (important for stability) and is silver in color, but exact metal content is not known...He/she is charming...4 inches x 3.5 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep...

Ca. 200 - 300

Carved from gray schist and retaining most of the neck, this head appears to have once been part of a larger relief carving. The back of the head was probably attached to a larger stone background and was later chiseled off. The hair is wavy and the lips are bow shaped. There are no apparent cracks or repairs to the stone, but the lower left ear shows some small loss. Acquired in 1980 from the estate of a history professor who who traveled extensively and collected antiques...

This is an exceptional piece of antique Islamic silverwork, a bracelet that dates back to the 10th to 15th century A.D. The bracelet's circular form is hollow and crafted with great care and attention to detail. The metalwork has been created using two techniques: repousse and incised silver. Repousse is a method of pushing metal from the back to create a raised design on the front, while incising refers to the process of cutting or engraving lines into the metal...

Antique Kurdish tribal rug, made up of four separately hand knotted panels sewn together, possibly originally meant for use as a utilitarian bedding bag (mafrash), beautiful array of colors, the two central panels are framed in a decorative guard band for protective strength, the interior motif appears closest to a rosette motif although could be stylized version of the wheel of life motif, wonderfully integrated into the main motif field are the random additions of a tiny animal figure a...

Kurdish antique saddle bag most likely for use on a donkey, made in slit-tapestry technique in a variety of colors, woven in one long piece and the folded over on either side to make two storage pouches. The primary central motif is that of two eight armed stars, below this another half reserve with two half-stars and surrounding it all is a beautiful decorative guard band delineated by narrow fence motifs...

Two different pipes, the bowls made of Tophane clay embellished with gilding or gilded metal rim. The stems ar made of wood ending in a horn mouthpiece. One with mark. Condition: one bowl was broken in two and the other one with two chips. Dimension: total length: 35 cm and 16 cm.

A pot made of copper with gilding inlaid with silver and copper, decorated with interlacing patterns, tendrils and Islamic calligraphy inscriptions in cartouches. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension diameter: c. 19 cm, height: 15.8 cm, weight: 918 g.

This exquisite hookah base is a rare antique that dates back to the early 18th century, originating from the Safavid Dynasty of Islamic Central Asia. The base is crafted from high-quality ceramic material and features an alluring turquoise glaze finish, adding to its appeal. The bell-shaped form is a classic design that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, with a tubular neck that allows for easy attachment to the hookah stem...

This is an exquisite example of an authentic antique double-wicked oil lamp from the Khorasan Seljuk/Seljuq Turks Period during the 12th century AD (6th century AH "Hijri"). This lamp is made of cast bronze and features a rounded body that sits on a spreading trumpet foot. It has two spreading spouts that project from the front and a hinged domed lid. The lamp handle is loop-shaped, and an integral bird perches above it. The bird is delicately crafted and adds a touch of elegance to the lamp...