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Middle Eastern Islamic Mamluk Inlaid 15" Brass Tray
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Pre 1920 item# 574974
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19th century Mamluk revival Cairoware inlaid tray. This tray has four different Islamic Script cartouches with a simple four way endless knot medallion in the center. There are also chain panel details encircling the tray near the edge. The tray measures 15" across. and weighs 2 3/4 pounds. It has a light patina, and the piece is overall in good condition, cosidering it's age.
The Mamluk dynasty existed from approximately 1250 to 1500 A.D. The Mamluks were slave soldiers who earned their freedom and became rulers of a dynasty which lasted 250 years. Their rulers were known for patonage of the arts, thus this was the most prolific and influential period for Islamic art. Mamluk metalware is recognizeable by the repeated cartouches and medallions and the chain patterns encircling the pieces. Copper and silver inlay into brass pieces is also commonly found. This particular vase was made in the 19th or early 20th century for trade to wealthy travelers who went "on tour" for extended periods of time, and liked to bring back "historical artifacts" Because of the demand and other influences, there was a revival of many types of Mamluk artifacts during this period of time.
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Brass 16" Tray Arab Middle Eastern Islamic Inlaid
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Pre 1920 item# 573153 (stock# BrTrSyr16)
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19th century Mamluk revival Cairoware inlaid tray. This tray has four different Islamic Script cartouches with simple endless knot medallions in between and in the center. There are also chain panel details encircleing the tray near the edge. The tray measures 15.75" across. and weighs 3 pounds. It has a light patina, and the piece is overall in good condition, cosidering it's age. The Mamluk dynasty existed from approximately 1250 to 1500 A.D. The Mamluks were slave soldiers who earned their freedom and became rulers of a dynasty which lasted 250 years. Their rulers were known for patonage of the arts, thus this was the most prolific and influential period for Islamic art. Mamluk metalware is recognizeable by the repeated cartouches and medallions and the chain patterns encircling the pieces. Copper and silver inlay into brass pieces is also commonly found. This particular vase was made in the 19th or early 20th century for trade to wealthy travelers who went "on tour" for extended periods of time, and liked to bring back "historical artifacts" Because of the demand and other influences, there was a revival of many types of Mamluk artifacts during this period of time.
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Turkish Silvered Copper Tray Hunting Islamic Script
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Pre 1950 item# 550073
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Silvered Copper Ottoman (Turkish) hunting tray has a great deal of detail and textures to it's traditional design. There is a hunter on horseback flanked by two lions. There are houses and trees in the background as well. There is a wide border of Islamic calligraphy surrounding the central medallion. The pie crust rim is 1 1/4" high, and the rigidness of this tray makes it suitable for use as a table. There is a bale soldered onto the back for hanging on the wall. The fabrication of this type of metalwork is a dying art. Measuring 22" across and weighing 9 pounds, this piece is surprisingly heavy. This piece is estimated to be 60-120 years old.
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Turquoise Persian Ceramic Vase
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Pre 1970 item# 550008
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Islamic, Persian ceramic vase glazed in turquoise with black detailing. Good condition with slight crazing and glaze irregularities at the bottom. Approximately 6.5 inches high and 4.75 inches in diameter, and weighs 1 pound. This appears to be a newer piece, as the interior and bottom are glazed, likely produced for the tourist trade in the 1960's.
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Mamluk Arab Middle Eastern Silver Inlaid Brass Vase
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Pre 1910 item# 547373
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An unusual Mamluk revival vase wit unusual cutouts, and an unusual insert good for adapting as an incense burner or candleholder. This vase has three different cartouches with simple quatrefoil medallions in between. There are also chain details encircleing the vase near the top and bottom. The vase measures 4 3/4" tall and 4" wide, and weighs 6 ounces. The original patina remains intact, and the piece is overall in good condition, cosidering the age of the piece.
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Syrian Arabic Islamic 15" Geometric Brass Tray
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Pre 1920 item# 547370
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This brass Islamic medallion tray has a great deal of detail and texture to it's traditional Mamluk influenced design, There are foliate quatrefoil bands separating the central Islamic calligraphy medallion, with three cartouches of Islamic script separated by stylistic foliate eliptical medallions The level of detail to this carving is absolutely mesmerizing. Meticulously hand carved, the fabrication of this type of metalwork is a dying art. This tray is moderately patinated with a few oxidation spots. Measuring 15", and weighing nearly 2.25 pounds, this piece is surprisingly heavy. This tray is estimated to be 80-120 years old
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Turkish Copper Planter with Silver Inlaid Bismillahs
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Pre 1900 item# 547085
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A fine example of inlaid metalwork to come from the Mamluk dynasty was this silver inlaid copper foliate planter featuring a Bismillah design, and deer on the end panels. Meticulously hand carved, then inlaid in silver, the fabrication of this type of metalwork is a dying art. I was very lucky to come across this turn of the century Mamluk revival inlaid planter. The piece is overall in good condition, considering the age of the piece. It has four half dome feet on the bottom, and it does not appear to be made for the tourist trade. Measuring 12" long by 6" deep and 4" tall, and weighing nearly 3 pounds, this is a very substantial and well crafted container.
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Turkish Persian Copper Tray with Silver Inlaid Bismilla
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Pre 1920 item# 547081 (stock# CoTr In11)
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A fine example of inlaid metalwork to come from the Mamluk dynasty was this silver inlaid copper foliate plate featuring a Bismillah design. Meticulously hand carved, then inlaid in silver, the fabrication of this type of metalwork is a dying art. I was very lucky to come across this turn of the century Mamluk revival inlaid plate. The piece is overall in good condition, considering it's age. There has never been a hanging loop on this piece, but it has three half dome feet on the bottom, and it does not appear to be made for the tourist trade. Measuring 11" across and weighing nearly 2 pounds, this is a very substantial and well crafted plate with a substantial amount of silver worked into it.
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Syrian Brass Pot with Islamic Calligraphy
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Pre 1900 item# 547068
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Syrian Brass pot ca. 1870 - 1900. It features alternating trefoil semi medallions and cartouches. A slight cross hatch texture fills in the background. An endless knot design runs along the top and lower belly of the pot, framing the design in a classic Mamluk design. It measures 9.5" across, by 4.5" high, and weighs a little under 2 pounds. There are some slight bumps consistent with a piece this age.
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