Persian Afshar hand knotted wool rug. The Afshar were a preeminent nomad tribe who crafted high quality rugs. The three stepped medallions in the center is one of their typical designs. The center ground is a dark blue spotted with flowers surrounding the three cream colored medallions that are stepped in red, Age early 20th century. It measures 82" by 58"
A rare circular table with fine Islamic style geometric ivory, wood and mother of pearl marquetry inlay.
This item was made, in art deco style, in Syria in the 1920s or 1930s.
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Condition: exceptionally good with relatively few losses to the inlay; and no prominent staining.
50 cm ( 19.7 inches) high; 43 cm (16.9 inches) diameter
Near Eastern Bronze 4 Leg Kohl Makeup bottle, 4 legs with bent feet the body has 4 rings interspersed between the legs the bottles neck having a geometric band decoration . Great condition size h 4.5" by 2.25" wide
Carved Wood Quran Stand, Koran Stand, late 1800- 1920, 18" high when closed flat, 10 3/4" wide and 14 1/2" wide, 7 1/4" deep when fully open, all in one piece, there are lot of small detailed carvings are worn and stained.
Vintage kashkaie rug with a large hexagonal medallion in the center. It features beautiful designs from nature such as trees, birds and flowers. Second half of the 20th century. Made of wool, hand knotted. Size 68" x 89".
Vintage original and signed painting of englich jockey, Sir Gordon Richards 1904-1986. Often acclaimed as the worlds greatest jockey and the only one given knighthood. Acrylic/oil on canvas. Signed by artist, Christie. Framed in an oak frame. Dates to about 1960's or 70's. Lovely detail, some minor surface wear. Measures 31" tall by 27" wide. A nice quality piece at a wonderful value. Purchased in England about 10 years ago...
Islamic Vintage Mixed Metal Bowl with copper silver brass . The sides and bottom with Islamic writing and Knot symbol. The interior shows patination wear and discoloration. Size H 2" Diameter 5".
Beautiful Persian hand knotted rug with dark blue and rose coloration with vibrant orange highlights, early 20th century. It measures 10'4" by 4'9".
Vintage Kazak hand-knoted wool rug with red and cream colored medallions on blue ground. The center is dominated by a striking blue and red design, the border complements the center with more light colors. Second half of the 20th century. It measures 84" by 68".
Box with fitted lid inlaid inside and out with intricate 6 point star pattern on bronze with blue, red, black, and white. Bordered with bone. Overall great condition with slight wear and fading at base. Measures 6.5" l x 4.25" w x 1.5" h
Vintage Persian Repousse Silver Box
Description: This is a beautifully hand engraved Persian silver box, cylinder in shape, featuring a Lyon hunting deer on the lid and the artist's
elaborate repousse work depicts floral motif and birds on the side...
An important antique Royal Egyptian solid silver ewer of His Majesty King Fuad I of Egypt. It is engraved in the center with the Royal Crown of Egypt within a circular cartouche.
Many personal luxury items that belonged to the kings of Egypt, including King Fuad I and King Fuad II, were marked with the Royal Crown of Egypt. This symbol was exclusively reserved for the king's possessions and forbidden to use by anyone other than the king...
A handmade circa 1950 polychrome Turkish Kutahya ceramic figurine depicting Nasreddin Hodja riding his donkey backward...
A red clay pipe bowl in the shape of an Ottoman chibouk with metal mounting. Stamped number and round mark "S. Seiler", an Austrian factory trading till 1935. Condition: traces of usage, dish with two small chips, mounting little warped. Dimension: total length 8.5 cm.
Description: Elegant 18K gold impression of Greek seal, used in jewelry for either ring or necklace, depicting mythological
figures in different position, one sitting and two lifting heavy objects and one milking a goat. Dimensions: 25mm in
length and 20mm width and it weights 3.84 grams in great condition.
2nd-3rd C Gandharan Schist Buddhist Temple panel carving. The panel depicts the Buddha sitting on a platform with attendants bringing offerings , behind the Buddha are a pair of tree branches with wide foliage . The Buddha and platform is almost 8" alone. The piece has been repaired as seen from the back but the damage runs under the necks of the attendants and does not affect the faces . The face of Buddha has some damage ...
Hand knotted yoruk rug with two bands of decoration bordered by rust and black bands. c1920. It measures 104 cm by 85 cm.
An unusual set of three Persian silver salts or salt cellars cast in the form of a long tailed bird with punched and incised decoration. The heads screwed to the body of the bird. Some variation in the design of the three. One of the group stamped with three marks in Farsi, probably indicating the names of the Silversmith, City and fineness of the Silver, 840...