A Cairoware Syrian brass casket of square shape with raised hinged cover, decorative engraving and Arabic calligraphy all over.
The interior is lined with wood.These boxes were used for Qoran storage or scribe's items. A good example of its kind.Age: late 19 C. size: 7 inches (16cm) high. condition: very good.
A Syrian pen set of the typical form, it is inlaid with two cartouches enclosing elegant silver and copper Arabic calligraphy.The border and background are of geometric pattern. A desirable item for the collector. size: 4 1/4 inches(18.5cm ) long. age: C. 1900. condition: good, a slight dent to the edge of a panel visible in the picture.
A Cairoware brass vase inlaid in silver and copper with three cartouches of calligraphy and three of interlaced arabesques. Age: 19th C. Size: 4 1/2 inches (11.5cm) high. condition: only dents to the rim and foot.
