Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue
Islamic Art (152 Items)
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t3285 |
| Description: |
A beautiful Bedouin silver Hirz pendant, made by Yemeni Jewish silversmiths from old coin silver.
These ornaments traditionally contain a prayer to protect the wearer.
The style of the Yemeni smiths is unique, though it shows influences from both Islamic and Ethiopian Christian craftsmen. |
| Origin: |
Taiz, Yemen, circa late 19th to early 20th century. |
| Dimensions: |
Length: 14 cm |
| Price: |
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$440.00 |
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$308.00 |
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€233.20 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
02940 |
| Description: |
A Persian moulded glass perfume bottle of squat spherical form, with geometric pattern and extensive iridescence. |
| Origin: |
Circa 10th century A.D. Iran |
| Dimensions: |
Height: 6.5 cm |
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$450.00 |
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$315.00 |
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€238.50 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
06072 |
| Description: |
An early ivory game piece.
Most probably a chess piece.
A highly unusual feature is the stylized face within concentric arches carved on the base.
Early Islamic or Christian.
Some ancient loss evident. |
| Origin: |
Circa 8th-9th century A.D. Syria |
| Dimensions: |
Height: 4.1 cm |
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$475.00 |
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$332.50 |
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€251.75 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
03098 |
| Description: |
A Seljuk tile stamp.
Presented in a wooden and glass frame with modern impression.
BKK |
| Origin: |
12th-13th century A.D. Iran |
| Dimensions: |
Diameter: 12 cm |
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$480.00 |
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$336.00 |
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€254.40 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
03387 |
| Description: |
A Persian moulded glass bottle with octagonal faceting.
Lips with some chipping. |
| Origin: |
Circa 10th-12th century A.D. Iran |
| Dimensions: |
Height: 9.5 cm |
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$490.00 |
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$343.00 |
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€259.70 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
06068 |
| Description: |
Two early Islamic stone game pieces.
Most probably chess pieces.
One example of carnelian, the other of whitish limestone. |
| Origin: |
Circa 10th-12th century A.D. Persia / Afghanistan |
| Dimensions: |
Heights: 3 cm and 4.3 cm respectively |
| Price: |
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$490.00 |
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$343.00 |
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€259.70 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
06683 |
| Description: |
An early Islamic moulded green glass cupping vessel with pipette extension, used in the medical procedure of bloodletting.
The cupping glass was used to create suction and draw the blood to the surface of the skin. The physician would then make the incision.
Loss on pipe; otherwise intact.
For similar cf Glass from Islamic Lands: the Al-Sabah Colection, Kuwait National Museum, p 145. |
| Origin: |
Circa 9th-12th century A.D. Greater Persia |
| Dimensions: |
Height of bowl: 52 mm / Diameter at rim: 53 mm / Length of pipe: 33 mm |
| Price: |
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$490.00 |
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$343.00 |
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€259.70 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
03254 |
| Description: |
A Persian bronze inkwell with lid.
Reference: Christie's South Kensington, October 15 1998. |
| Origin: |
Khorasan, Northeast Iran, circa 12th century A.D. |
| Dimensions: |
Height: 7.8 cm |
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$500.00 |
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$350.00 |
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€265.00 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
06069 |
| Description: |
Two early Islamic bone game pieces.
Most probably chess pieces.
Each with concentric circle designs. |
| Origin: |
Circa 10th-12th century A.D. Afghanistan |
| Dimensions: |
Height of each: 3.7 cm |
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$575.00 |
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$402.50 |
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€304.75 |
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Available |
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| Item Code: |
06071 |
| Description: |
Two early Islamic ivory game pieces.
Most probably chess pieces.
Each with incised concentric circle designs. |
| Origin: |
Circa 10th-12th century A.D. Afghanistan |
| Dimensions: |
Diameter of smaller: 2.6 cm / Height of larger: 3.4 cm |
| Price: |
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$625.00 |
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$437.50 |
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€331.25 |
| Status: |
Available |
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