An oval brass seal and a square carnelian or glass seal, each with silver mount. The faces engraved with Arabic inscriptions, one dated. Condition: some traces of usage. Dimension: 1.6 cm long, 1.9 cm and 2.9 cm high (with loop).

A drop-shaped ewer with ribbed body and hinged lid with small bird final. The rococo style handle connecting body and lid. Curved, simple spout and two finely engraved horizontal bands. Condition: small dents, partially rubbed. Dimension: 35.8 cm high, weight: 1030 g.

The Art and Orchid Gallery's two-sided framed figural (suratgari) [108A] is a 19th Century hand painted Persian miniature in gouache [8B] on hand made paper emphasizing the hand written calligraphy that is exhibited in the front in outlined boxed sections along with the larger suratgari.[PMC] The back is a large window of framed, matted calligraphy, probably a poem, on the rear of the same gouache painting. This suratgari subject was very common for Persian miniatures........

A rare fritware pottery panel consisting of four square tiles composing a picture with vessel and flowers on a yellow ground. Bordered by a wood frame, wooden back. Condition: small losses, one tile with reglued area. From an old Swiss collection. Dimension total: 37.5 cm x 37.7 cm x 2.5 cm, weight: 4.6 kg.

A small cylindrical container made of brass with a domed cover with close fitting. With engraved decoration in horizontal bands, the widest with four medallions each containing a figure at leisure. Its function is not obvious, maybe an ink pot (davat) or a container for tobacco or spices. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: good, few tiny dents. Dimension: 7.0 cm high, diameter: 2.9 cm, weight: 56 g.

A square figural ceramic tile depicting a young man gardening on a yellow ground. With metal suspension bracket. Provenance: from an old Swiss collection. Condition: fine. Dimension: 22.6 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.4 cm, weight: 1790 g.

Cylindrical container made of brass with a close fitting domed cover. With engraved decoration in horizontal bands, the widest with six medallions each containing a bust portrait. Its function is not obvious, maybe an ink pot (davat) or a container for tobacco or spices. Inside with ink residue. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: very good, few tiny dents. Dimension: 7.5 cm high, diameter: 4.1 cm, weight: 86 g.

With dark Patina of slight tapering form on a plain base. With engraved decoration of cartouches containing calligraphy or lattice motifs. Interior decorated with central circles. Condition: fine, walls with three tiny thin areas. Dimension: diameter: 12.8 cm 15.7 cm Long, weight: 258 g.

Cylindrical container made of brass with a domed cover and decorated base both close fitting. With engraved decoration in horizontal bands, the widest with eight medallions each containing a figure at leisure. Its function is not obvious, maybe an ink pot (davat) or a container for tobacco or spices. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: good, few tiny dents. Dimension: 7.5 cm high, diameter: 4.2 cm, weight: 80 g.

Red agate dome-shaped seal with an incised design of an eagle attacking a ram. Antique Mesopotamia. Height: 1 1/16" (2,6 cm). The seal is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand on which a patinated plaster imprint has been affixed. Good condition.

Cylindrical container made of brass with a domed cover and punched base both close fitting. With engraved decoration in horizontal bands, the widest with six medallions each containing a figure at leisure. Its function is not obvious, maybe an ink pot (davat) or a container for tobacco or spices. Base with collector's no. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: good, few tiny dents. Dimension: 10.1 cm high, diameter: 4.9 cm, weight: 130 g.

A square ceramic tile being part of a larger panel. Depicting the portrait of a young noble couple. With metal suspension bracket. Provenance: from an old Swiss collection. Condition: restored, the tile was broken in four pieces . Dimension: 19.9 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.5 cm, weight: 987 g.

A square central tile decorated with blue, black and white under a clear glaze. A star-shaped panel containing a flower head. With metal suspension bracket. Provenance: from an old Swiss collection. Condition: borders with chipping. Dimension: 22 cm x 22 cm x 2.5 cm, weight: 1600 g.

Bound in leather with both Quran and other texts and charts. This book probably served as a Talisman. It dates from the 18th to early 19th century and was probably made in the Sousse Valley. It has several different hand writings and beautiful calligraphy. Dimensions: 9,5 x 12 cm. Good condition with appropriate age wear. The leather binding could be a later addition.

Fine Persian miniature painting, depicting Safavid King and prince hunting demons, Safavid was a Persian dynasty ruling 1500-1750 AD, this is, most likely, an illuminated page from a 19th century book, gilt borders and gilt painting. Size; The page is 6.5" x 4", housed in a 11.5" x 9" very fine wood frame. Condition Report; Both painting and frame are in good condition, of course frame itself is not very old.