A Small Olive Green Pitcher - Tan and While Highlights

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Ceramics Pre 1930: item #768333

This is an unusual small handled pitcher glazed with a dark olive green glaze with a relief design in whites and tans. We have not been able to pin down its country of origin - it appears to be either Southeast Asia or the Middle East. We would guess it to date from the early 20th century. The unglazed bottom of the pitcher has a four character mark which we have never seen before. The pitcher measures 2 3/4" high by 1/2" diameter and is in excellent condition.

Kawase Hasui - Japanese Woodblock Print - Chionin 1933

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern Pre 1960: item #768212
Hasui 017

Artist: Kawase Hasui [signature and seal]
Title: Chionin Temple, Kyoto
Date: 1933, lifetime edition printed 1946~1957
Size: Oban, approximately 10 x 15 inches
Publisher: Watanabe Shozab... Click for details

Georgian Cossack Uniform for Young Boy

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Textiles Pre 1940: item #766429
27-42

A small cossack outfit with 12 bullet pockets has a dashing cut that evokes intrigue in the Caucasus. Its small size suggests it was made for a young boy but the beautiful construction of the wool coat, satin shirt and cotton trousers further suggest it had more importance than a mere costume. We purchased this outfit in the Republic of Georgia a few years after Georgia's independence in 1991 following 70 years as part of the USSR. The history of the uniform is lost but a guess is that it was ma... Click for details

Small Early 20th Century Persian Copper Plaque

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1950: item #750825
# 191

A small attractive hammered copper Persian plaque probably made in Iran during either the late 19th or early 20th Century (c1850-1950). Condition - very good. No damages. 4.25 inches (10.8cm) diameter.

Egyptian Revival Copper Mamluk Deco Vase, 20th c.

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1970: item #743561

Elegant hand raised copper vase with blackened patina and inlaid silver decoration. Probably Cairo, mid 20th century. Very attractive, measures 7 inches across, 4 inches tall. Excellent condition.

Turkish Copper Water Pitcher Kashkul Top

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1940: item #728686

Traditional Ottoman copper water jug with kashkul (beggars bowl) shaped top. Early 20th century. Lots of etched detailing and applied work. 15" high by 7" across, and 9" wide weighing 1 1/4 lbs.

Greek Copper and Brass Censer Persian Influence Brazier

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1950: item #728680

Vintage Brazier or Censer likely a reproduction of an earlier design. At first glance, the overall design appears to be Qajar Persian with the typical themes of birds and deer. However, it is marked with the name of the manufacturer and "made in Greece". The design is subtly carved with pierced areas which will let light through if a candle is burned within. The inside seems to be painted gold, perhaps to enhance reflectivity. This has water marks inside from previous use as a planter. The... Click for details

A Ceremonial Blanket, Uzbekistan, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Textiles Pre 1970: item #714276

A Ceremonial Blanket, Uzbekistan, Mid 20th Century

Almost like a patch work quilt. This piece is made up of various fabric remnants in squares that are stitched together to create an open work blanket. The blanket was used in a marriage ceremony and draped the animal the bridegroom used in their procession. The year 1960 is embroidered on the frame of the blanket. This wall hanging, adds color to a bedroom or ca... Click for details

Miniature Painting Of Horsemen On Royal Hunt

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Paintings Pre 1970: item #684055
61-07

Fifteen Ottoman horsemen gallop across the 33-inch length of this hunt scene miniature. The unusual panoramic format of the painting, reminiscent of a hand scroll, was achieved by attaching three old manuscript pages together lengthwise. Done on a background of gold leaf, the scene is colorful and lively, with brightly attired horsemen and horses in a field of flowers and trees. A number of deer leap among them and appear to be outwitting the riders, all of whom carry bows but with no arrows in ... Click for details

Old Middle Eastern Arabic Large Moroccan Tray Table

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Metalwork Pre 1970: item #680381

This brass Moroccan star tray has a traditional Berber design, and appears to have several dimensions of stars and foliate textures carved into it. With a classic Islamic thirteen pointed star, which points end at indentations for tea or coffee cups or glasses. Meticulously hand carved, the fabrication of this type of metalwork is a dying art. Measuring 28", and weighing nine pounds, this piece is surprisingly heavy. It comes paired with it's original base of ebonised wood embellished with bras... Click for details