Early 19th Century Bronze Qajar Bell - Iran

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1837 VR: item #703670
#87

A rare early 19th Century Bronze bell from Qajar Persia - now the Islamic Republic of Iran. Condition - good. The usual age wear but no damages. 8.75 inches (22cm) High.

Islamic Vase, Inlaid Silver Calligraphy, Early 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1837 VR: item #699599
1-0480

Small vase of pear shape with a slightly protruding base. Blackened iron, silver inlaid arabic calligraphy with interlacing floral and geometric decor all over its body. Middle East, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 4 1/4" (11 cm). Inside slightly oxidized, otherwise very good condition. Ex. old French collection.

18/19thC Armenian Tinned Copper Votive Dish

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #699036
Ch0891

An Armenian tinned copper votive dish with a wide flaring rim and flat base, inscribed with a six-pointed star and a border of fishes, the reverse with an inscription in clumsy majuscules (probably the name of the donor). Diameter: 12 7/8 in. 18/19th cent.

Some knocks to rim and old dings.

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19th Century Metal Wine Pitcher, Republic of Georgia

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #681058
27-85

A chased metal vessel used to serve wine, this 19th century pitcher from the Republic of Georgia is a reflection of that small country's historic role as a crossroad between East and West. Georgia's antiques, sometimes European, sometimes Asian in design, mirror its blend of cultural influences. While this wine pitcher obviously has Middle Eastern lines, a look at ancient Georgian wine vessels shows a split in design and motifs between pure East and pure West. Many of the oldest Georgian artifac... Click for details

Bronze Ring, Luristan, 9th C. B.C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #672339
1-0462

Superb ring with a ram head on its top, and a leaping tiger on each side. Loop at upper side of the back. Bronze, with green, partly encrusted, patina. Iran, Luristan Culture, Ca. 9th century B.C. Dimensions: height: 3 5/16" (8,3 cm), width: 3 1/4" (8,5 cm). Very good condition despite a tiny chip at the ram's right antler. A very fine piece. Ex. old French collection.

Exceptional Islamic Candlestick, 19th Century.

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #603437
3667

A FINELY WORKED BRASS OR BRONZE ISLAMIC CANDLESTICK, 19TH CENTURY. .

This amazing candlestick was probably made in Isfahan, Persia, towards the end of the 19th century. The workmanship is remarkable as you may see from the photographs. It is manufactured in sections held together with a threaded iron rod.

7.1/8 inches (18.1 cm) hig... Click for details

Cairoware brass casket Syrian with Arabic calligraphy

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1910: item #597810
1285/618

A Cairoware Syrian brass casket of square shape with raised hinged cover, decorative engraving and Arabic calligraphy all over. The interior is lined with wood.These boxes were used for Qoran storage or scribe's items. A good example of its kind.Age: late 19 C. size: 7 inches (16cm) high. condition: very good.

MIDDLE EASTERN COPPER MILK BOWL, TIN-LINED : mt ia

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #594686
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A VERY OLD MIDDLE EASTERN COPPER MILK BOWL of circular form with flared sides and a slightly concave bottom. The hammered copper (see photo of underside) has been lined with tin for actual use, much of which has worn off from the inside of the vessel. An authentic piece dating from the late 19th to the very early 20th century. There are no manufacturer’s marks. With expected allover wear from use, it is nevertheless in good condition without losses or repairs. The horizontal lining on the c... Click for details

An Ottoman Bronze Scribe's Pen Case, Turkey, 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #592357
3236

A large Turkish traveling pen case (Divit) of elongated form with pronounced rounded ends, one hinged, one with rectangular barrel shaped inkwell. The ends and sides engraved with scrolls. The base of the inkwell decorated with an alam, stamped maker's mark. The exterior of the lid with engraved leaf, the interior with star, Arabic characters and a date (probably corresponding to 1833). Condition: The inkwell lock is missing, two old repairs, wear. Dimensions: 30,5 cm long x 6 cm high. Weight: 7... Click for details

Persian Silver Bucket with Engraved Lion Motif

Antiques: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1920: item #588546

This silver bucket with handle measures 5 1/2 inches in diameter and 9 1/2 inches to top of the handle.

It is covered all around the center in a repeating lion motif along with rows of repeating abstracted plant motifs (above and below the lions).

There is ... Click for details