All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1910 item #1334940
Antique Kurdish chanteh bag (camel bag). Made of wool and woven in two connected panels. The front panel (facing out on the camel) is woven with star protection motifs and surrounded with a running hooked motif along the border. The back of the bag is woven in a stripe pattern. Circa 1900. Size: 40" high x 29" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1189285
Zentner Collection
$6,000.00
Antique hand knotted Yomud persian rug in dark reds with black and white accents. The rug has a long fringe, approximately 6" on each side. Early 20th century. It measures 9'11" by 7'10".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Ceramics : Pre 1800 item #1130495 (stock #IS144)
An antique ceramic bowl dating back to the Qajar Dynasty of the 18th century. The bowl is beautifully adorned with intricate floral designs, painted in cobalt blue and brown colors on a cream background.

The bowl bears the signature of the talented artist who skillfully created this unique piece of art. This antique ceramic bowl is a true masterpiece of Islamic art and a valuable addition to any collector's collection.

CONDITION: It has a lovely patina and shows signs of age and use...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1322653 (stock #SK 922)
Galerie Hafner
$290.00
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The base fabric is a coarse weave (maybe linen) with a decorative weft. Both ends with two-faced embroidery in gold-wrapped thread in Turkish baroque style. Condition: fine, only little patina. Dimension without fringes: 113 cm x 49 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1492 item #1470607 (stock #IS1123)
Extremely rare antique medieval 10th-14th century Islamic chess piece, carved in the form of an elephant.

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1348196 (stock #IS295)
This is an 18th-19th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic tinned copper ewer. The bulbous body rises from a short foot to a tapering neck. It has a hinged domed lid terminating in a foliate knop, an elegant S-shaped handle, and a curved spout.

This is a fascinating piece of Islamic artistry - Turkish Ottoman Islamic tinned copper ewer. The body of the ewer is crafted in a bulbous shape that is pleasing to the eye...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1430667
Zentner Collection
$4,000.00
Prayer Rug in geometric designs Fachralo design, Azeri area Red-green handknotted wool carpet. Good condition.

Age: circa 1900
Size: 4.2 x 6.2
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1910 item #1226135
A Persian lacquered box, of oval form, lid with the royal court scene with the king on the throne and officials around him, the base with a band of animals, calligraphy poem to the edge. Width 12 3/4 inches, from late 19th/early 20th century period. Condition Report, Sign of professionally repaired age crack to the base Property from the Adrienne Krumhorn Trust, Highland Park, Illinois
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #1158283
The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookah was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrats and wealthy had the upper section of their hookah made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1381748 (stock #241)
Antique Persian Lilihan Hand Knotted Rug, Made in the village of Lilihan, district of Kamareh, in Iran (Old Persia) at around 1920, from 100% wool and vegetable dyes in the traditional colors and geometric flowery design, common of the region. It measures 194cm X 123cm (77" X 49"). Shipping within the Continental United States, via FEDEX ground is included in the price. (This rug has been professionally cleaned, and kept in a smoke-free environment)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1057194
Description: Fine antique Persian copper bowl, late Quajar period, a band of engraved Persian poem from poet Hafez fallowed by geometrical design. On the base a horse in sitting position with a bird with open wings on the horse's back. This type of bowls was carried by people so every individual had his own bowl and was used for drinking water or wine. Measurements: 1 inches high and 3 3/8 inches in diameter in good condition. For a similar example, see Christie's, April 24, 1990.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1054678
Description: Persian manuscript page, 19th century or possibly earlier, gilded miniature Persian painting and script and copy of the verso taped to the back of the frame. The page size is 6.5" x 4" and in good condition. Collection of a University of Cincinnati professor.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1056618
ZAND DYNASTY (1751-1794). A dynasty that ruled in Persia (excluding Khorasan) from Shiraz, from the time when Nāder Shah’s (r. 1736-47) successors, the Afsharids, failed to recover western Persia until the founding of the Quajar dynasty by Āḡā Moḥammad Khan Quajar. Description: This item is a 18th century Persian copper bowl, decorated with geometric design, there are Arabic script engraved on the interior...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1470866 (stock #IS395)
Antique 19th century Turkish Ottoman silver-gilt (unmarked) Islamic coffee cup holder “Zarf” of broad bowl and a low splayed foot, pierced and engraved in the lace form pattern with garlands of foliate motifs, three crescent moons with stars and two scripts in Arabic calligraphy.

DIMENSIONS:

Height: 4 cm (1.57 inches). Diameter: 5.5 cm (2.17 inches). WEIGHT: 23 grams (0.81 ounces).

CONDITION: In good condition, showing age and usage, minor tarnish spots...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1199673 (stock #4819)
Galerie Hafner
$160.00
shipping included
A small cylindrical container made of brass with a domed cover with close fitting. With engraved decoration in horizontal bands, the widest with four medallions each containing a figure at leisure. Its function is not obvious, maybe an ink pot (davat) or a container for tobacco or spices. From an old Swiss collection. Condition: good, few tiny dents. Dimension: 7.0 cm high, diameter: 2.9 cm, weight: 56 g.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1036745 (stock #SK245)
Galerie Hafner
$260.00
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The ground fabric was certainly made in China. The ends of the shawl are finely embroidered in multi-colored silk yarn. The embroidery is identical on both surfaces. The sides with fringes or crochet work. Condition: one hole (near embroidery) and few tiny holes, few tiny stains and loose threads. Dimension: length without fringes: approx. 225 cm, width: 45 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Paintings : Pre 1837 VR item #1477812 (stock #IS1166)
Antique 18th-19th century Islamic IndoPersian lacquer papier-mâché pen case (qalamdan) of typical form with rounded ends and sliding tray. The top qalamdan and two sides are adorned with six superbly hand-painted portraits of Muslim aristocrats within gilt cartouches...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #552588
Priceless Past
$119.00
This is a fantastic little copper point from the Afghan/Turkestan area. It dates to circa 300 BC. It measures 142 mm in length and weighs 37 grams. It has a circular perforation in the tang. The piece has a light, attractive patina and is very solid and stable with no signs of damage or repair.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1470742 (stock #IS624)
Superb Quality antique 17th-18th century monumental Turkish Ottoman Islamic copper tray (Sini) of rounded form with upturned rim, engraved with a central roundel containing a six-pointed star- Seal of Solomon – Khātim Sulaymāni خاتم_سليمان surrounded by further concentric bands containing entwined split-arabesques, with alternating design of two-handed lidded jars and stylized domed buildings flanked by cypress trees.

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1325732 (stock #0380)
Ca. 1900

The entire surface of this box is covered with a Persian floral design executed in pure gold overlaid on steel. The interior is fitted with silk moire sections. The lid is hinged and has a lock but no key. The base is undecorated steel. There is an area on the lid that is rubbed and some of the gold is lost.

Height: 4 ½ in., Length: 7 ½ in., Width: 5 1/8 in.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1700 item #1470608 (stock #IS1122)
Antique 17th century Islamic Indo Persian Safavid hand hammered, tinned copper ablution basin with cover. Basin with bulbous body and large flaring brim finely hand chiseled with scrolling tendrils, in distinguishing Safavid pattern of interlocking split-leaf arabesques, was very popular during the 17th century in Muslim art in western Asia, Mughal India and central Asia.

The cover (filter) is pierced with four, draining holes in the form of Chinese Ming dynasty good Luck charms coins...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #821218
Zentner Collection
$8,000.00
Antique Kazak rug with rust and dark blue colors, late 19th century. Size: 50" wide x 65" long
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1330486
Zentner Collection
$1,650.00
Antique Caucasian wool rug, hand-knotted in geometric pattern design. Dates from the early 20th century. Size: 3'7" x 5'9"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1292884
2 different hand coloured lithographs signed David Wilkie 1841. The Sheik of Lebanon and The Nativity. Double mounted and in traditional frames under glass. Image size 40 x 30 cm, overall size 65 x 54. Old labels on reverse from The Fine Art Soc. Further images on demand,
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1837 VR item #1205622
Authentic Persian drum for summoning birds. Late 18th early 19th century, Brass with old skin 18 cm diameter, 10 cm high. Body and chain and pins all in good condition, skin damaged.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Ceramics : Pre 1492 item #1449415
E & M Perez
$875.00
Kashan vessel in bright turquoise glaze over impressed designs, handle on one side. Measures 6 1/2" high x 6" across, and 2 1/2" diameter at top. Large size, with pierced handle and heavy turquoise crackled glaze. Impressed designs around the shoulder. Dates to 12th century, the Seljuk Empire, from region in present day Iran. Condition, visible hairline below shoulder area, though it is stable...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1432062
Zentner Collection
$1,750.00
Antique Caucasian soumak saddle bag. Opened flat, finely woven of beautifully colored wool with symbols of protection and fertility.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 50" long x 42" wide
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Ceramics : Pre 1800 item #1367017
Made of red pottery, covered with a turquoise glaze and black decorations. H. 30 cm. The foot is very wide because this lamp was placed on the sand in the desert. Condition: minor damage to the cup, glaze chips, a firing crack in the foot.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1920 item #1309443
Zentner Collection
$3,000.00
Kurdish antique saddle bag most likely for use on a donkey, made in slit-tapestry technique in a variety of colors, woven in one long piece and the folded over on either side to make two storage pouches. The primary central motif is that of two eight armed stars, below this another half reserve with two half-stars and surrounding it all is a beautiful decorative guard band delineated by narrow fence motifs...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1049615 (stock #3692)
Galerie Hafner
$470.00
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Composite panel of antique Ottoman embroideries, made into a rectangular shaped woman’s prayer cloth indicating qibla, the direction of prayer. Made in the Ottoman city of Salonika or Kavala. The basic fabrics are different plain weaves, embroidered with silk and silver wrapped threads, crocheted together. Two patches with a kind of floral needle weaving. Bordered with a green ribbon and later lining. Condition: stained and flawed areas, missing threads, faded. Dimension: 159.5 cm x 98 cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Paintings : Pre 1700 item #1086950
Safavid Dynasty. (1502–1736) Persian dynasty. It was founded by Isma'il I, who, by converting his people from Sunnite to Shi'ite Islam and adopting the trappings of Persian monarchy, planted the seeds of a unique national and religious identity. He captured Tabriz from the Ak Koyunlu and became shah of Azerbaijan (1501) and Persia (1502)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1837 VR item #1422135 (stock #JB04524)
A pair of miniature size (3 1/2" by 4 3/8" inside the innermost mat) pages of the holy Qu'ran (Koran) of Islam, circa 19th century, and according to an auction house specialist, most likely Ottoman origin. (A handwritten modern note on the backing says Persia, circa 1800). Note the amazing detail and painstaking calligraphy and decoration. The pages are very nicely framed, with two mats and gold fillets. Framed the entire piece measures 19" by 15". Very elegant and understated yet impressiv...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Paintings : Pre 1800 item #1054683
Description: Persian manuscript page, 18th century or possibly earlier, watercolor painting and script.The page size is 10.25" x 6.5", frame size 16.5" x 12.5" and in good condition with some loss to the paint. Collection of a University of Cincinnati professor.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1900 item #1326839 (stock #1-0954)
Rectangular shaped fragment of a Persian miniature painted on an ivory plate representing horsemen hunting deer. The plate is affixed on a green velvet fabric and framed under glass. The frame itself is made of a fine wood and mother-of-pearl marquetry. Height of the miniature: 10,2 cm. Total height of the frame: 16,5 cm. Tiny old restoration on top of the frame, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Auction sale by Primardeco in Toulouse, october 3rd 2012.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1920 item #1319366 (stock #SK904)
Galerie Hafner
$380.00
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A pair brass vases with handles, engraved with slightly different decoration of interlacing patterns, arabesques and Islamic calligraphy, one with fishes. Condition: some traces of usage. Dimension height: 21.1 cm, weight: 1'180 g.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Pre 1900 item #1257372 (stock #Misc185)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
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Clearly for a wealthy family, this small lamp was meant to be used as a personal light. The cat like figure has a filler hole between the ears, good weight (important for stability) and is silver in color, but exact metal content is not known...He/she is charming...4 inches x 3.5 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep...