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Old 19th. C. Syrian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900   item# 801911

Old 19th. C. Syrian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot
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510-910-3922


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Lovingly hand crafted, this 19th century enameled pot was made in Damascus or Aleppo Syria using a Cuerda Seca style of enamelling. There are some minor enamel losses, but considering the size of the inlays, the age of the pot, and the fact that this was made to be used as a planter, it has survived remarkably well. There is a fairly substantial dent on the lower part of the pot with enamel losses, and a couple of smaller knocks with lesser losses. One side shows well for display. Measuring 6&qu ...click for details


Yemeni Horn Silver Studded Jambiya Dagger

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900   item# 801019

Yemeni Horn Silver Studded Jambiya Dagger
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510-910-3922


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This is a very graceful and beautiful Yemeni dagger. It measures 12" long and weighs 3/4 pound. The handle has two pounded coins affixed, and the surface has a nubbly texture to it . I believe it may be either Giraffe or Rhino horn. The leather sheath is embellished with hand worked silver studs, ending with a silver dangle. This was made approximately 1880-1920 for ceremonial dress use, so the blade is unsharpened and chromed.


19th C. Persian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900   item# 799970

19th C. Persian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot
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510-910-3922


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Lovingly hand crafted, this 19th century enameled pot was made in Esfahan, (Isfahan) Persia (Iran) using a Cuerda Seca style of enameling. Cuerda Seca enameling is done in the following manner: The design is stamped or carved into the surface after which colored glazes are applied. The contours of the designs are detailed with a mixture of beeswax or vegetable fat and manganese oxide. During the firing, the wax or fat burns away producing contours of red or black that also prevent the differen ...click for details


Egyptian Brass hand carved vase

Catalogue: Archives: Decorative Art: Pre 1920   item# 728713

Egyptian Brass hand carved vase
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510-910-3922


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This carved Egyptian brass pot has a great deal of detail and texture within it's traditional design. There is a continuous chain of Mythological figures depicted encircling the belly of the pot with a granulated texture throughout. Also, there is a chain or endless knot design encircling above and below the belly of the pot. There are birds encircling the top of the vase. Lovingly hand carved, the fabrication of this type of metalwork is a dying art, as the younger generations adopt new t ...click for details


19th. C. Afghan Silver Copper Pitcher Aftobe

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900   item# 728707

19th. C. Afghan Silver Copper  Pitcher Aftobe
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510-910-3922


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A very finely detailed aftobe or aftaba pitcher. Islamic calligraphy inscriptions in cartouches are lines to a poem, I'm told. There are semi medallion and foliate details on the neck. The silvering over the copper has worn and highlights the lettering. Measuring 16" tall by 6" wide in diameter by 10" and weighs four and a half pounds. This piece is estimated to be from the mid 19th century.


Pair Brass Capstan or Mortar Base Candlesticks

Catalogue: Archives: Furnishings: Pre 1920   item# 728703

Pair Brass Capstan or Mortar Base Candlesticks
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510-910-3922


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Antique capstan or mortar base brass candlesticks. Hollow interior would make it easy for a lamp conversion. Pieces unscrew for easy packing. Measuring nearly a foot tall and 4" across at the base. These heavy candlesticks weigh nearly four pounds.


String of North African Moroccan Amber Beads

Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Pre 1920   item# 713742

String of North African Moroccan Amber Beads
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510-910-3922


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Older Strand of North African amber trade beads. Shaped slightly cylindrically, these beads are 1 1/4" in diameter. Some ends are angled slightly which makes them seem to curve. There are 38 beads in all. These appear to be fashioned to complement Venetian millefiori African trade beads (also known as Goulamine beads). These are temporarily strung, and a few show marks from being burn tested. These are most likely Moroccan.


Islamic 1920's Mamluk Revival Brass Incense Burner

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1920   item# 712606

Islamic 1920's Mamluk Revival Brass Incense Burner
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This brass Syrian incense burner is elaborately embellished. Two of the sides contain Islamic script cartouches, which alternate with two quatrefoil etched and pierced medallions. Pierced trefoil semi medallions alternate at the bottom of the lid. The base is encircled with a chain design. Measuring 5" to the top of the crescent moon finial and 3" across the belly of the lid, and with the gracefully arching brass legs 4" across at the bottom, and weighing half a pound, this pi ...click for details


Afghan Silver Turkoman Wedding Headdress

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1980   item# 711878

Afghan Silver Turkoman Wedding Headdress
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A very unusual and collectible piece made of a native coin metal alloy referred to as gillet. This tribal headdress was made for a young Turkoman bride. The metal components are applied over a base made from an old Afghan Suzani. Set with red glass jewels, this piece features the twin headed eagle, an imperial symbol from Greece to Russia.


Kashmir Carved Copper Teapot Snake Handle

Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1900   item# 677016

Kashmir Carved Copper Teapot Snake Handle
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Meticulously hand carved Kashmiri Tea Server. Heavily patinated, This particular teapot has some amazingly fine foliate detail featuring fish, possibly carp, with a serpent handle. The hinge has a break , but the lid sits nicely, and it would be easily repaired. Aside from this, it is in very good condition. Measuring 6.5" tall, and 10" from handle to spout, and weighing a little over two pounds before packing, this is far more solid and substantial than usual for Kashmir copper work f ...click for details

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