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19th C. India, leather powder horn. Catalogue: Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Historical: Pre 1900 item# 998634 (stock# I-03ag)
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A somewhat bag shaped, leather powder horn with stirrup shaped, ornate metal suspension ring. The surface is incised with traditional designs and shows traces of the original lacquered surface. The stop is missing. In very good conditon with no seam splits. 8"x3.5". C1850

Persian Amulet Case Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 1189085 (stock# I-05-dgb)
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A finely executed example of a silver amulet case, in some regions called Bazu-Band. Worn on the arm by travelers as well as those seeking the additional protection of scripture. The face and side with references to verses from the Quran. The small side rings used to bind the case to the arm or body are very refined . 2.25" in diameter. late 18th - 19th Century, in the reign period called Qajar which extends from 1783-1925.

Indo Persian Kashkul Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre 1920 item# 1197456 (stock# I-07-AG)
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A begging bowl used by Sufis, Dervish and other Mendicants who have renounced earthly goods and subsist on charity from the devout, for both their own nourishment as well as for delivering food to the poor. A somewhat boat shaped copper bowl, with an applied foot and suspension chain. The body of the bowl is incised with geometric patterns. Shows muted wear from use and age but in very good condition. Nice patina, Possibly late Qajar Period. Approx. 8" in length and 5.5" in width.

A Dramatic Silver Bracelet, India Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Jewelry: Pre 1980 item# 1036896 (stock# I-011-SP)
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With some thought to comfort, this large, dramatic silver bracelet is crafted from sheet silver with incised designs. A wide cuff with ridges across the top, flanked by ends with traditional, reverse incised designs. In excellent condition with patina in the non contact areas. The cuff is 3.25" in height and 3.25" wide with a 2.6" opening. 1965-75

Antique Persian Priming Flask Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1837 VR item# 1197734 (stock# I-51-ag)
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A good example of a some what bird, (Peacock?) shaped metal priming flask with two swiveling metal suspension loops. The body and throat adorned with two incised bands, as shown. The workmanship suggest that the flask was crafted by a Persian tribal craftsman. Although, probably at least two hundred years old, the spring and closure that dispenses the priming powder does not close tightly. Otherwise a good example, complete and original with only a small dent in the body. The metal has some ...click for details

Mans Headdress, Naga People India. Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre 1950 item# 1015657 (stock# I-057-jb)
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With good age, a Kalyo-Kengu mans headress. The woven cane body is adorned with dyed goat hair, hornbill feathers and boars tusks, all attached with strips of cane. The cane is a bit brittle and the goat hair some what faded with age. The horn bill feathers are unbroken and in good condition. From a Santa Fe collection. Please feel free to call with any inquiry. The helmet body is 7.5" in diameter and the hornbill feathers 18" in length. Mid 20th C.

An 18th-19th C India, Tiger Head Drain Spout. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1837 VR item# 993662 (stock# I-59ag)
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From Colonial India, in the area known as Lahor, Pakistan, a terra cotta drain spout in the form of a tigers head. Recovered from an 18th C Colonial building that was being demolished in what is today Pakistan. In good condition with minor chipping at the neck. No cracks or repairs. Accompanied by a museum quality display stand.

A Silver Sweetmeat Box in the Mughal style, India Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1900 item# 1036893 (stock# I-094-SP)
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A sweetmeat box, (Mithaidani) or perhaps a Betel Box, (Pandan) in the elegant style of the Mughal nobility who once ruled India. Crafted with a petal motif surrounding the knob and the familiar melon like shape accented with fine silver beading this box probably once adorned a prosperous womans quarters. While the style is Mughal, we feel that this box was probably made in the late 19th C. A previous Western owner has had the box assayed and marked with .925. The box is in very good conditio ...click for details

18th C Silver Box from British Ceylon Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Sri Lanka: Pre 1900 item# 1033520 (stock# I-521-LA)
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A finely crafted and decorated, rectangular silver box from late 18th C. British Colonial Ceylon, ( modern day Sri Lanka.) With a hinged, fitted lid decorated in a bas relief, traditional floral motif which continues the design on the body of the box. The bottom has in incised version of the general lid design. In very good condition with only normal wear from use and age. 3 and one quarter inches by two and one eighth inches by one and one eighth inches.

A woman's wedding Coat called "Guj" Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1940 item# 993613 (stock# IT00sf)
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In the Colonial India period, this wedding coat was worn by the Lohana merchant cast of Thalo Bula Khan, Sind, in what is modern day Pakistan. The influence of the neighboring Kush in Gujarat is apparent in the use of mirrors and by the embrodery style. The garment shows wear from age and use with slight fading. It is in good overall condition with no apparent damage. The body measures 22"x36".

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