Tribal Choora Dagger Afghanistan 20th c.
Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork Pre 1980: item #770782
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IBIS ANTIQUES
(850) 322-2295
$95
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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
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Persian Brass Carved 18" Vintage Qajar Revival Vase
Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork Pre 1970: item #680407
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922
$550.00
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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.
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Indo Persian Carved Silver Samovar Snake Handle
Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork Pre 1970: item #493116
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922
$165
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Meticulously hand carved Indo Persian Samovar. Made of silvered coin metal alloy. This particular samovar has some amazingly fine foliate detail featuring flowers and leaves with a serpent handle, and fancy ornamental openwork at the base. It is in very good condition. Measuring 11 " tall, 5" in diameter, and 9" from handle to spout, and weighing a little over 2.25 pounds before packing. This is estimated to be made in Central Asia 40 to 60 years ago.
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Indo Persian Carved Copper Samovar Snake Handle
Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork Pre 1970: item #493090
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The Old Bazaar
510-910-3922
$145.00
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Meticulously hand carved Samovar from The Indo Persian region of Central Asia.. This particular samovar has foliate detail featuring flowers and leaves, with a serpent handle, and ornamental openwork at the base, where the ashes are cleared from. It is in very good condition, and appears to have been used for display only. The lid had a smaller lid for access to the coal chamber tube which heats the water from within Measuring 10" tall, and 12" from handle to spout, weighing a little ov... Click for details
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