A very ornate Islamic engraved brass box, possibly for tobacco, of rectangular form, the lid with bevelled edges. The scene on the lid depicts a hunting scene with the central horseman retrieving a bird from the ground whilst suspended precariously from his saddle. The sides are decorated with various birds and animals whilst the base is engraved with a ferocious battle scene. 19th c ...click for details
AN ISLAMIC SILVER AND TURQUOISE PENDANT, 19TH CENTURY.
The pendant is formed of two hexagonal cylinders hinged together and held rigid by a swinging suspension loop at the top and a hinged bar at the bottom. The front and sides are encrusted with turquoise stone of circular and gul form, the back engraved with flowers. No marks.
