A scarce Islamic brass basin profusely applied with silver and copper Islamic texts separated by roundels of foliage. From Syria or Cairo, 19th century. Zebrowski remarks on the scarcity of basins compared with other forms of Islamic metalware.
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AN OTTOMAN BRASS SCRIBE’S PEN-BOX, DIVIT, TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER.
The scribe’s set or ‘divit’ of traditional form with a long container for a pen and a container for ink. Overall, the box is decorated with fine quality engraving and punch-work, demi-lune panels of Islamic calligraphy are separated with charming depictions of various animals. The pen box has been stamped with two calligraphic seals, di ...click for details
A VERY ATTRACTIVE MAMLUK REVIVAL JARDINIERE, PROBABLY EGYPTIAN, 19TH CENTURY.
The brass jardinière, made from metal of a decent thickness and weight, is profusely inlaid with silver and copper. The rim is pierced with a pattern of birds and fish.
7.3/4” max. diameter, 5.1/2” high. Fine condition.
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This large ewer appears to have never been used and probably came from Turkey at the end of the 19th century. It is profusely engraved. As usual with these utilitarian items it has fairly liberal use of solder to hold the different elements together. A fine accent item, perhaps you have a niche for it.
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I suspect that this fine cast bronze flask comes from North Africa or the Middle East though which country is not known to me. It is made using the lost wax method and was lacquered when first made, this preserving most of the original finish. Where the lacquer is worn the metal has darkened. The effect is rather like gilt bronze.
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