A lovely powder flask out of an old collection, made in wood in the shape of a Pilgrim flask with a chiselled star in the front, reverse with a faint leaf pattern. North Africa, 19th. century.
Size: 20,5 cm. tall.
Ex. Old Danish Private Collection and this flask comes with an identity card from the collection, added in 1991 (see photo).
A handmade circa 1950 polychrome Turkish Kutahya ceramic figurine depicting Nasreddin Hodja riding his donkey backward...
This is a finely hand-painted Indo-Persian Central Asian miniature painting depicting a sitting, turbaned young man holding a drinking cup. The painting is a gold and gouache masterpiece on paper, signed "Ashina" in Arabic script. The inner border is decorated with a gold lattice motif, while the outer borders feature foliate motifs. The name "Ashina" comes from one of the old Turkish tribes of central Asia and means "blue" or "gök" in Turkic...
Rare Syrian Islamic saint on Horseback Cuerda Seca Enamel Tray. 19th c or earlier losses to enamel work . Size 7.25" by .5"
Carved Wood Quran Stand, Koran Stand, late 1800- 1920, 18" high when closed flat, 10 3/4" wide and 14 1/2" wide, 7 1/4" deep when fully open, all in one piece, there are lot of small detailed carvings are worn and stained.
Islamic Vintage Mixed Metal Bowl with copper silver brass . The sides and bottom with Islamic writing and Knot symbol. The interior shows patination wear and discoloration. Size H 2" Diameter 5".
Lovely semi-antique Sarouk Farohan hand-knotted carpet from Persia. In good color palette of red-rusts and navy. Important produced piece is signed and dated on borders in Farsi. Good condition with fringed ends.
Age: Circa 1940s
Size: 3'0" x 5'0"
Antique hand knotted wool carpet, Joshegan, Persia in navy and reds, tight weave with central medallion and border. Good condition.
Age: circa 1940s
Size: 4.5 x 6.7'
A Kashan silhouette-ware pottery bowl, Central Iran, circa 1200
of gently rounded conical form, the rim black slip incised with large lappet panels and the center depicting a seated figure on a throne with vines. The plate in in near perfect condition no cracks chips or restoration and is paper thin...
Kushan Islamic turquoise blue glazed oil lamp with elongated spout, pad base, tall neck and flared rim. The lamp measures 5 ins. in length. The turquoise glaze has a black design detail and a wonderful iridescent surface. The top of the rim chipped, superb color and glaze, and overall a very fine example old restoration and reconstruction as is usual with pottery of this kind. Provenance purchased in Iran in 1968 please see image showing copy of original purchase invoice.
Near Eastern Bronze 4 Leg Kohl Makeup bottle, 4 legs with bent feet the body has 4 rings interspersed between the legs the bottles neck having no decoration . Great condition size h 4" by 2.25" wide
Near Eastern Bronze 4 Leg Kohl Makeup bottle, 4 legs with bent feet the body has 4 rings interspersed between the legs the bottles neck having a geometric band decoration . Great condition size h 4.5" by 2.25" wide
2nd-3rd C Gandharan Schist Buddhist Temple panel carving. The panel depicts the Buddha sitting on a platform with attendants bringing offerings , behind the Buddha are a pair of tree branches with wide foliage . The Buddha and platform is almost 8" alone. The piece has been repaired as seen from the back but the damage runs under the necks of the attendants and does not affect the faces . The face of Buddha has some damage ...
Vintage miniature Persian painting on marble of a Mughal court scene. Framed and in excellent condition, it measures 8" x 10". Painting sight size is 3.5" x 5.5". Photographed through glass, the colors are rich and vibrant.
A heavy hammered copper box with domed top, fitted wood interior and applied (overlaid and inlaid) silver decoration. We understand that the Arabic inscription is descriptive of the box's function (for holding cigarettes).
This item was made in Egypt during the first half of the 20th Century...
Ca 1950 Three dishes or trays with etched design and beaded rims. Each has a different center design and one has marks both on the front and back. (All are marked on the back.) Some light spotting. 2-3/4" round~ total weight 54.7grams.
A red clay pipe bowl in the shape of an Ottoman chibouk with metal mounting. Stamped number and round mark "S. Seiler", an Austrian factory trading till 1935. Condition: traces of usage, dish with two small chips, mounting little warped. Dimension: total length 8.5 cm.
Vintage original and signed painting of englich jockey, Sir Gordon Richards 1904-1986. Often acclaimed as the worlds greatest jockey and the only one given knighthood. Acrylic/oil on canvas. Signed by artist, Christie. Framed in an oak frame. Dates to about 1960's or 70's. Lovely detail, some minor surface wear. Measures 31" tall by 27" wide. A nice quality piece at a wonderful value. Purchased in England about 10 years ago...