Islamic 19th century signet, made from Najaf stone also called the Pearl of Najaf.
Made by an Iraqi master for the Ottoman Empire. It was specifically designed for important Basha’s a ...
A rare and wonderful set of beads in de form of birds.
They were found in an excavation after being buried for many years. The beads are very delicate an colourful.
Period: 6t ...
Solid brass astronomical ball. It is decorated with several concentric circles around an emblem with an astrological sign in the middle. Between the lines are letters and numbers representin ...
A jade printing block dating back to the Samanid or Buyid era. On the stone there is the Shahada and Surat Al-Ikhlas.
Because it is a printing block the text is in mirror script. &nbs ...
19/20th century Ottoman wooden panel with intense and magnificent inscriptions, decorated with gold leaf.
Period: 19-20th century
Dimensions: 148 cm
Condition: good
A very rare piece of Quran or poetry in black ink Kufic script. The leather parchment has 10 lines on each side. This manuscript probably originates from Bukhara or Samarkand.
Period: ...
A beautiful 19-20th century painting of the Kaaba in an ornate gilded period frame. It is a gouache on paper, signed in Ottoman Turkish.
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This painting is large and very h ...
A valuable and rare ring made of pure 24 karats gold. It dates back to the 9th century AH (14th century AD). It carries an agate stone that is engraved with the trustworthy names of the king ...
Antique album with photographs of Mecca in 1930. All are about the pilgrimage to the holy place of Mecca and the Kaaba.
The photographs are in an album with the original paper cover.
Altho ...
An Islamic wooden plaque bearing multiple Quranic verses, such as verse 155 of Surat Al-Baqarak, Surat Al-Rahma, Surat Al-Nasr. It was written by hand in black ink and decorated with br ...
A set of four beautiful, elaborately decorated 11th century Seljuk jars. Probably ink wells with lids. The bronze jars with inlaid silver are finely decorated with different forms and Islami ...
A wonderful Kufic calligraphy illuminated in gold and blue.
The text is Surah Al Waquia verses 76 to 82.
Period: 19th - 20th century
Dimensions: 30 by 41 without frame&n ...
This is a nice example of an Islamic Talismanic bowl. Talismanic bowls are covered with Islamic text and because of that they are said to have healing properties. This one has very beau ...
A very beautiful, rare, hand drawn, Ottoman map showing an aerial view of Mecca and the surrounding bodies of water and territories. In it the Kaaba is the centre of the earth, also ref ...
A beautiful rare, hand drawn, Atlas showing an aerial view referencing Constantinople, the land of Persia, Kurman and Khorsassan, the land behind the river, the Nile, al-Habbasha (Ethiopia), ...
This rectangular wooden box holds a Compass with Qibla indicator. The outside is decorated with painted, gilded decorations of abstract botanical forms. On the inside of the lid there is a w ...
This is a wonderful specimen of a Talismanic shirt. It has healing and protective prayers all over in minute intricate script. Around this there are colourful and elaborate decorations.
Per ...
This is a handmade green khaki, Istanbul-made talismanic healing shirt. There are healing and protection prayers written on the chest and sleeves in intense black hand-written magn ...
A beautiful calligraphy signed by Müdevver Halim Efendi.
With excellent carving technique and illuminated in gold colours, Albasmallah (Bismi Illah Al-Rahmaan Al- Rahim) is written in ...
This modern calligraphy is signed by Hafiz Yusu and dated 1404 AH (1983 AD).
Dimensions: 30 by 83,5 cm. With frame 108 X 59 cm
It is in very good condition.
A 6th century AH (12th century AD) bronze talismanic tool. It has a rectangular-section body that ends in an inverted teardrop-shaped finial on one end and with a round plate on the oth ...
This is a rare example of a 11th to 12th century AH (17th to 18th century AD) magic bowl. An especially captivating work of art that has been crafted to protect and ward off fear, evil, and ...
This 11th to 12th century AH (17th to18th century AD) circular plate has a serrated edge and features a fine calligraphy inscription in the central recess. The rest of th ...
This is a wonderfully handcrafted 11th to 12th century AH (Ca. 17th to 18th century AD) plate. The circular form has a flat base and flaring rim and is adorned with an in ...
This Ottoman calligraphy is from North-Africa and dates from the late 19th to the early 20th century. In the ornate frame verse 35 from Surat an Nour is written in gold lettering.& ...
This symbolic hand of Fatima is made of wood and has engravings in gold over de front of it. The text on the hand are two verses from Surat Al-Hachr, verses 20 and 21. A suppl ...
This special album contains 20 photographs with scenes of the holy city. For instance, there are images of al-Baqi land behind the Prophet’s Mosque and the Kaaba from different perspec ...
This is a very unique object. Rare because the beads are made from Rhino horn. The beads are yellowish brown in colour and are almost translucent in some places.
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Large silver ring with a dark red / brownish gemstone. The stone is engraved with the word Allah.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 2,5 by 3,5 cm ring 2 cm
Condition: Good
A rare Ottoman Sultan Beyezid II Astrolabe. It is made of solid brass. It is decorated with calligraphy consisting of Islamic references and praise of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II.
The ast ...
A Ottoman calligraphy. Hand made calligraphy in gold. It is signed and date 1318 AH (1902 AD).
Period: early 20th century
Dimensions: 25 by 34 without frame
Condition: good
This 19th century Ottoman Talismanic bowl is said to have healing powers.
This healing power is derived from the Quranic scripture on the bowl.
The bowl has a diameter of 14 cm ...
This is a 18th to early 19th century a gold-plated (tombak) jug from the era of Sultan Mehmed Reşad. Tombak was mainly used by the wealthy, aristocratic class for food utensils.
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This mini Astrolabe is small but still has a very nice amount of detailing.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: Diameter 7 cm
Condition: Reasonably good for its age
This Ottoman Period bowl is made of copper and engraved with pen-work on the outside on the upper edge. The inscription is the names of Ahla-Albaitt (the family of prophet Mohamed ass).  ...
Ottoman period calligraphy in Celi Thuluth - Nesih.
The calligraphy is by Halil Effendi and Reza Effendi. Reza Effendi was a famous caligrapher and was Halil Effendi's teacher.
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A is handwritten calligraphy from the Ottoman era. The texts are of the Messenger Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace. They were written by calligrapher Sheikh Helmy in the year ...
This is a framed Thuluth calligraphy sheet. It is dated 1364 AH (1948 AD ).
Handwritten in gold is verse 16 of Surat Al-Hijr.
Dimensions: 35 by 48 cm. It is in good condition.
These 19th century Ottoman Tarbouch are decorated with glorification and honouring of (Al-Khalifa) Ali Ibn Abi Talib.
Both are handmade from pure wool.
They  ...
A rare naval Sextant from the Ottoman periode.
This instrument was used by sailors to find direction on the open seas. It is made of bronze, with numbers and degrees in Ottoman.
The dime ...
This Orientalist painting shows a traditional market street. In the scene there is a tapestry vendor showing his ware to some customers.
It is signed at the bottom right corner by Lat ...