Tribal Choora Dagger Afghanistan 20th c.

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork Pre 1980: item #770782

A fascinating late 20th century Choora, the traditional side-knife of Afghani men. This example measures 12 inches overall, and has a thick T-cross section spine. Aluminum bolsters compliment horn and acrylic or plexiglass scales, under which appear pieces of printed Indian advertisements. Just as we exoticize arabic scripts, the Afghani find interest in latin scripts. Leather covered wood sheath with colorful synthetic decorations. I'd date this piece to the 1970's. An intriguing ethnographic e... Click for details

Persian Brass Carved 18" Vintage Qajar Revival Vase

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork Pre 1970: item #680407

This unique Iranian brass vase has a traditional Ghalamzani (Carved Persian Metalwork) design. The Persepolis scene depicting ancient Persia is a typical theme. Meticulously hand carved, the fabrication of this type of metalwork is a dying art. Measuring 18" tall by 10" across, and weighs six pounds, this piece is surprisingly solid. This piece is estimated to be made in Iran 40 to 60 years ago.

A Pair of Tibetan Temple Bells, 20th C

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1940: item #661953

A Pair of Tibetan Temple Bells, 20th C

This handsome pair of Tibetan temple bells exudes a serene quality. The bells are intended for use on a table or an altar, a part of Tibetan monastic culture. Each bell boasts a carved arched wooden framed. Each rectangular arched metal bell sits on the inside of the wooden support frame. The recto and verso are decorated with white mandela inspired motifs. This pair w... Click for details

Turquoise Persian Ceramic Vase

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1970: item #550008

Islamic, Persian ceramic vase glazed in turquoise with black detailing. Good condition with slight crazing and glaze irregularities at the bottom. Approximately 6.5 inches high and 4.75 inches in diameter, and weighs 1 pound. This appears to be a newer piece, as the interior and bottom are glazed, likely produced for the tourist trade in the 1960's.

Qajar Persian Polychrome Ceramic Vase Hunt Scene

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1960: item #549764

Antique Qajar Dynasty early 20th century Islamic, Persian ceramic vase painted in blues, green, yellow, pink and grey on a white background and decorated with a Persian King on horseback, with a bow, hunting for deer. opposite side shows another hunter. The remaining background is filled in with a classic Qajar floral design. Good condition with slight crazing, and chip on top rim. Slight roughness, chip, and glaze irregularities at the bottom. Approximately 12 inches tall, and 9 inche... Click for details

Qajar Persian Polychrome Tall Ceramic Vase Floral

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1960: item #549758

Antique Qajar Dynasty early 20th century Islamic, Persian ceramic vase painted in blue, yellow and white and brown flowers on alternating blue and sage green panels. Striping detail near top and base. Condition: Good with slight crazing. Slight roughness and glaze irregularities at the bottom. Height is approximately 14 inches Diameter at base: 4 inches. Weight is 1.75 pounds.

Qajar Polychrome Persian Ceramic Vase

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1960: item #549757

Antique Qajar Dynasty early 20th century Islamic, Persian ceramic vase painted in blue, green, yellow, pink and brown on a moss colored background and decorated with a Persian King on horseback, hunting for deer. opposite side shows another hunter. Condition: Good with slight crazing, and chip on top rim. Slight roughness and glaze irregularities at the bottom. Measurements: Height: approximately 11 inches Diameter: 8 inches. Weight is 4 pounds.

Turkomen Lapis Lazuli Fish Necklace

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1980: item #518950
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Three fish made of 47 tiles of lazurite (lapis lazuli) form this unusual necklace from Turkmenistan. The brilliant blue lapis used in this piece most likely was mined in neighboring Afghanistan, one of the world's main sources of lazurite. Lapis tiles forming the fish are unpolished and scored on each side with fine lines to represent the shimmer of fish in the water. Each tile has two horizontal internal holes to allow the piece to be double strung. Small lapis beads cover the string between t... Click for details

Uzbek Silk Ikat Coat

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Textiles Pre 1960: item #498218
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China Coast Couture offers a striking silk ikat coat from Uzbekistan. The coat has recently been lined with purple silk, leaving the floral cotton padding in place. Please look at out other China Coast Couture pieces. Thank you.

Uzbek Ikat Robe

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Textiles Pre 1980: item #498179
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China Coast Couture offers a striking black white zigzag design Uzbekistan traditional robe made of a mixture of silk and cotton, almost floor length. The robe is perhaps twenty to thirty years old. It is lined with the typical floral padded cotton except the borders are made with yellow and red patterned ikat. Plese check out our other China Coast Couture items. Thank you.