300 YEAR OLD ANTIQUE OTTOMAN MUSLIM PERSONAL SEAL

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern Pre 1700: item #770721
ms11

This is an engraved brass signature seal from the Ottoman Empire, dating to about 1700. It is about .47" x .66" and engraved with its owner’s name.It was carried on a cord, usually around the neck and used to seal documents in wax. Condition is as shown. ms11

Persian turquoise and black glazed pottery bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Ceramics Pre 1492: item #767701
IC2

An unusual Seljuk turquoise and black glazed bowl on three squat feet, Kashan, circa late 12th/early 13th century. Silver iridescence.It had been broken in half and reattached and has a 1 1/2" restored area on the lip rim. 6"(15.3cm)D. 1 7/8"(4.8cm)H.

Hispano Moorish Arista Tile, Spain, 16. / 17. C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Ceramics Pre 1800: item #766161
3411

Pottery tile in two sections forming a quatrefoil. Moulded and glazed in white, green, blue, manganese and honey brown with raised outlines (cuenca technique). Bordered with an oak wood frame. Dimension: 36 x 35 cm. (frame). Condition: Surface with some minor losses. Weight: 4270 gram.

Hispano Moorish Arista Tile, Spain, 16. / 17. C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Ceramics Pre 1800: item #766156
3410

Pottery tile in two sections forming a quatrefoil. Moulded and glazed in white, green, blue, manganese and honey brown with raised outlines (cuenca technique). Bordered with an oak wood frame. Dimension: 36 x 35 cm. (frame). Condition: Surface with some minor losses. Weight: 4660 gram.

Large Ottoman Greek Belt Buckle, 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #766047
SK 102

Composed of two silver tone metal plaques with repousse decoration. Each plaque with slightly dome shaped center depicting a flower basket. Hook and eye closure, decorated with a filigree adornment. Condition: Filigree adornment with small loss (see picture). Slightly worn. Dimension: Closed length 26,8 cm., height 11 cm. Weight: 382 gram.

Qajar tile

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Ceramics Pre 1900: item #760643
IC1

A nice figural Persian Qajar tile. Minor chipping on white glazed border. 6 3/16" x 6 1/8"(15.9 x 15.7cm). Had been previously framed with tile inset in black velvet. Late nineteenth century.

Brass Samovar With Russian Seal

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #758950
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This nicely proportioned early 20th century brass samovar from the Republic of Georgia has a Russian maker's seal on the top front. It is one of a number of interesting acquisitions made by Silk Road Gallery owners as they explored a little known branch of the ancient Silk Route that once passed through Tbilisi, Georgia's capital. As a country that geographically and historically bridges East and West, and that was closed off to the world during its 70 years as part of the USSR, Georgia is a ric... Click for details

Ottoman Turkish pen case (divit), brass, 19th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #757462

A Turkish traveling pen case from Ottoman era, made of brass. The elongated part is hinged in one end and is used for paper and pen. The barrel-shaped inkwell also hinged and nicely decorated. The stamp of the manufacturer? is on the front, left of the inkwell, but can not be clearly seen. Condition: Very good, except two dents seen on the back side, and a very small hardly noticeable one on the front. With proper tools and knowledge I'm sure the dents can be fixed or made smaller. Dimensions: L... Click for details

Antique Turkish Ottoman Islamic Bronze Incense-Burner

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1700: item #755084
IS166

16TH CENTURY TURKISH OTTOMAN BRONZE CENSER WITH TULIPS [IS166] Antique, 16th -17th century Turkish Ottoman incense-burner/ Polycandelon. DETAILS: made of cast and wheel turned bronze, shallow bowl with the rim engraved with a two interlacing zig-zag bands, mounted on splayed conical base chisel with tulips, medallions and Cyprus trees. Height: 12,5 cm (4 7/8 in). Width: 16cm (6 ¼ inches). Condition: in good condition with beautiful green patina except for a minor crack in the base. Referen... Click for details

Medieval Islamic Persian Ceramic Bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern Pre AD 1000: item #752755
I118

An early Islamic Splash –Glazed ceramic bowl in Tang-Dynasty style, Iran,Nishapur, 10th century A.D. Details: earthenware, wheel-thrown, covered with engobe, decoration in sgraffito technique and glazed with colorless and colored glaze. Condition: repaired clean breaks, small areas of restoration. Diameter: 21cm (8 ¼ in.). Height: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.). References: a very similar bowl is in the Sheikh Nasir al –Sabah collection published in the book ‘Islamic Art & Patronage Treasures from Kuwait’ edi... Click for details