Copper Silver Turkish Ibrik Pitcher
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Pre 1970 item# 933847
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This Turkish Anatolian pitcher is fashioned of elaborately carved copper with a cast brass handle, lid, knob, and spout tip. The lid has an onion dome shape with 12 etched lobed segments, with fish scaling tapering toward the top. The body has 9 alternating foliate medallions, the upper body has which has a lobed and fish scaled repeat of the lid. The whole piece has been silvered, and has worn areas of the underlying metal are showing through
It measures 18.5" high by 9 inches across and weighs a little over 3.5 pounds. This piece is estimated to be mid 20th century.
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Large Brass Islamic Kufic Calligraphy Script Chest
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Pre 1920 item# 932685
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This is an exceptionally fine and large brass box. Because it is lined with wood, it is most likely for tobacco or tea. I believe it is most likely Turkish or Persian, it clearly shows some Mamluk influence in the designs. The top features a central medallion with a foliate six pointed star center, surrounded by a ring of stylized Islamic calligraphy. The ends are embellished by trefoil semi-medallions, and a foliate border along all of the edges of all sides except the bottom, which is plain. The front and back feature Kufic script over a foliate background and semi- medallions. The ends also have script and semi-medallions as well. Even the hinges and hasp are well made and profusely embellished. The little twisting latch for the hasp works perfectly and is tight. It measures 8.75" X 5" X 3.75" and weighs 3.75 pounds.
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Afghan Silver Turkoman Lapis Wedding Headdress
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Pre 1970 item# 904715
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This is 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 "hat" part is solid gillet rather than the usual pieces sewn onto a suzani. With bezel set lapis lazuli and turquoise, this piece features embossed stylized metal plates soldered onto the base. The "tail" has pendants and medallions sewn onto vintage suzani fabric. There is sort of a decorated flower spike on top with dangles and bells. Black tassels with white beads complete this piece.
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Turkish Eastern Syrian Pierced Brass Lamp
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Pre 1920 item# 810422
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Elaborately carved Syrian lamp made approximately 1910. Two lamp sockets above and one in base, all with individual pull chains.
Measuring 26" tall by 16" across and weighs about 9 pounds. These were popular throughout the Middle East and exported for use in Masonic Temples. Similar lamps are also made in Turkey and Egypt. A lamp like this takes several months for as entire families would work on making these lamps with each member having a specialty or two.
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Old 19th. C. Syrian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot
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Pre 1900 item# 801911
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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" (15 cm) by 6 inches (15 cm), and weighing nearly a pound and a half (.75 K), this piece is quite solid. This piece is estimated to be 100-150 years old.
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Afghan Silver Turkoman Wedding Headdress
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Pre 1970 item# 801857
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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 green and blue glass jewels, this piece features embossed stylized coins and metal plates sewn onto the base. There is sort of a decorated flower spike on top with dangles and bells. Colorful tassels finish off this piece.
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Yemeni Horn Silver Studded Jambiya Dagger
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Pre 1900 item# 801019
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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.
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