Egyptian Brass hand carved vase
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Pre 1920 item# 728713
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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
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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 th ...click for details
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Old 19th. C. Turquoise Enameled Syrian Copper Tray
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Pre 1900 item# 397374
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This is a Damascus Enameled Cuerda Seca tray. The tray is divided into six segments featuring a chain design around the rim, half medallions alternating with cartouches of Islamic script. and a central medallion also featuring Islamic Script.
There enamel is in near perfect condition with no losses, and some crazing. Measuring 11" (32 cm) across, and weighing nearly a pound and a half, it is quite heavy. This piece is estimated to be 100-150 years old.
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