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&qu ...click for details
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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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19th C. Persian Cuerda Seca Enamel Copper Pot
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Pre 1900 item# 799970
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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
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19th. C. Afghan Silver Copper Pitcher Aftobe
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Pre 1900 item# 728707
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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.
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Islamic 1920's Mamluk Revival Brass Incense Burner
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Pre 1920 item# 712606
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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
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Kashmir Carved Copper Teapot Snake Handle
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Pre 1900 item# 677016
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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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Brass Travellers Scribe Inlaid Qalamdan Divit Inkwell
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Pre 1900 item# 575466
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If this Scribes case could talk, oh what tales it would tell. Until this century, many people couldn't read or write, but still needed contracts, deeds and other documents drawn up. For many, the travelling scribe was every bit as valued as a lawyer or solicitor. This piece has some very fine Islamic Calligraphy as well as design details consistent with Persian or Turkish metalwork. A 19th century piece, it does show some effects of being well travelled, yet well cared for. The hinge to the ...click for details
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13" Brass Tray Arab Islamic Mamluk Inlaid Cartouche
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Pre 1920 item# 575006
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19th to early 2oth century Mamluk revival Cairoware inlaid tray. This tray has three 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 13" across. and weighs 2 pounds. It has a light patina, and the piece is overall in good condition, cosidering it's age.
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Brass Star 18" Tray Eastern Islamic Mamluk Syrian
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Pre 1920 item# 574998 (stock# BrTrSyr18)
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This brass Syrian lobed star tray has a great deal of detail and texture to it's traditional Mamluk design, The rim is edged in a foliate chain, repeating in two more interior rings outlining the star itself. All six lobes contain Islamic script cartouches. The center of the tray features a wheel of Islamic script. The word Syria is stamped on the front of the tray, common with early 20th C. pieces fabricated for tourists. Meticulously hand carved, the fabrication of this type of metalwork ...click for details
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