An Ottoman, Turkish book dating back to the late Ottoman Empire (1927). It consists of 16 pages (20 by 24 cm) on which 18 maps are drawn. Maps that include the oceans and continents of the w
A printed Ottoman gilded Quran from 1907 AD (1335 AH). The book is written in Arabic, has a leather cover and 414 pages. There is some minor wear as befitting its years. In some places
This Egyptian religious manuscript is volume one from eight and relates the founding of the Muslim brothers in Egypt. It is written in Arabic by Mohammed Mukhles Hassan, during the late
This Ottoman Quran book, from the 1800rds is bound in leather and decorated with flowers of pure gold. The verses are handwritten, separated by golden circles, and set in golden rectangles.
A 453-year-old Ottoman book with Dua’s and poetry and a biography of Mohammed (pbuh). The book was written in the 16th century (987 AH = 1569 AD) by İsmail Waldaqro. He copied th
This lot is the neck of a candlestick that belonged to Zain al-Din Katbugha, the deputy of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun.
On the candlestick are bands of inscription in silver,
This 20th century Talismanic shirt was hand made with several texts and drawings on the back and the front. The drawings are on the back just below the neckline and are of the Kaaba and
Three pieces of Sitar. These items are not old, but they are beautiful and can be nice pieces of meaningful decoration.
The red piece of Sitar is 57 by 40 cm.
The green piece o
This woven tapestry is 60 by 38 cm. In the center there is the shahada ‘la ilaaha illa Allah, Mohammed Rasul Allah’, there is but one God and his messenger is Mohammed. Around th
An Ottoman Quran holder with floral decorations of walnut, inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
It is from the 19th century, 32 cm high and in very good condition.
A rare antique Islamic 18th century Persian carved wood etching block. The block has Persian writing and has one crack due to age, that has since been restored.
The dimensions are 20 b
Two leather pieces from the mid 20th century. The. first one is engraved with Ayet Al Kursi from the Quran. The second one has Quran verse Ayet Al Kursi and several others. &n
An Ottoman era, ornate calligraphy with marbling and hand illuminations. It is dated 1286 HD (1870 AD) and written by Abdul Salam Efendi. He was a Damascus student, and his teacher was Mehme
A rare Islamic architectural view of the Prophet’s Mosque. It was made in 1814 AD (1232 AH), has very fine details and is in good condition.
It is signed Rehmat Ali Khan on the left s
Two souvenirs of a pilgrimage from Mecca, early 20th century. The green silk panel has an epigraphic decoration and seven “Tuluth” medallions with suras from the Quran. It a
This small carpet contains all important words from Islam. In the middle of the carpet surat al Qalam verse 51 (القلم -51; the Pen) is written. On the top in the green frame, it sa
This double sided, 16th century, Safavid Quran page from Iran is embellished with ink, polychrome pigments and gold on paper.
This page of the Quran contains sura 6 (al-Amraan), with o
This impressive Talismanic from the late 18th to early 19th century, contains multiple handwritten Quranic verses and the most beautiful names of God. On the cotton shirt there are
A beautiful Ottoman Kolluk made from iron and copper from the 19th century. The surface is decorated with patterns and ornaments, handcrafted with fine craftsmanship. On the edge there are c
This impressive Persian double ax is from the 19th century. The blades have acid-etched figures and volutes and still contain remains of damascened silver.
The ax is 110 cm
A traditional Ottoman Yatagan Sable, used in the Ottoman kingdom, 19th century.
It is 72 cm long and weighs 580 gr. The Yatagan is in moderate condition.
A Persian Shield from the 19th century, decorated with acid-etched calligraphy with remains of damascened silver and brass. It has a diameter 50 cm and is in very good conditi
This 18th century, Persian, Safavid helmet is made of bronze and decorated with several leaf-like forms.
The helmet is 27 by 33 cm and in good condition.
An iron patinated, shield or roundel, with four round nails and interior rings. It is from the 19th century, and from the Persian or Ottoman Empire.
The diameter is 31 cm.
This handcrafted Ottoman side table is from the 19th century. In the center of the tabletop is a Tughra, the signature of an Ottoman Sultan. The wood is inlaid with different wood sorts
A beautiful, early 20th century, wooden side table, inlaid with mother of pearl. The three legs are carved like elephant heads. On the tabletop is an image of the Taj Mahal. The table i
This handwritten letter from Sultan II Abdülhamid Tuğralı, is conferring Abdurrahman Effendi, the revenue of Kosovo, with the rank of i Ula Class Mecidi and the 3rd rank Osmani o
( Sols after auction) A calligraphy of a Doua by Yakkob al Mastaasmi from the 17th century.
The Doua embellished with gold leaf and 18 by 29 cm.
It is in good condition.
Beautiful pedestal table, from Morocco or Syria. Delicately inlaid with wood and mother-of-pearl. The table is from the early 20th century and in very good condition. It has a height of 
A pedestal table from Syria. Beautifully inlaid with wood and mother op pearl. The early 20th century table is in good condition, but for the heat mark on the surface.
It has a height
These very beautiful and colorful miniatures show fine craftmanship. The paintings show a prince hunting tigers and courting a lady or princes. They are painted on white stone riddled with s
A fascinating Qajar lacquered papier-mâché box with playing card. The side of the box is painted with flowers and birds while the top of the box has a hunting scene and a musica
This wonderful 19th century astrolabe has 5 rings around a globe.
On the outermost ring are the astrological signs, the second ring bears the names of celestial bodies, on the mi
An interesting and nice example of a Persian, Ottoman sundial / compass / astrolabe / qibla.
The overall condition of the object is reasonable considering its age, it does have a small brea
A bronze statue of a water carrier from the early 20th century. It shows what probably is a Tunisian man carrying water in two bowls on his back. It is the old way to transport water an
( Sold after auction) A solid bronze sculpture of a tapestry vendor, in art deco style. It is singned by Bergman at the bottom.
The sculpture is in very good condition 20 by 20 by 11 cm and
This impressive pasha suit consists of a long coat and trousers. Both are beautifully decorated with golden embroidery. The coat is lined with fine red silk and bears two (non-period) medals
This red silken Ottoman Caftan is ornately decorated with intricate golden embroidery. The embroidery forms flower and leaf-like structures from top to bottom. It has an impressive length of
Three Ottoman silver rings from the 19th century. All with beautiful, engraved stones.
The brownish stone is an Agate and bears the names from Ahl al-Bayt. Which means the House
Ottoman necklace worn by the bride during her wedding. It belongs to the Albaja tribe and has the form of a fish. The necklace is from the Ottoman period and had retained its original shape.
( Sold after auction) A small 19th century, plate with cover with a stamp of the tughra from Sultan Abdülhamid II. It has a bird figure on the handle and is decorate with floral fo
A hand-colored engraving by Abraham Bruyn. In it a fine representation of Ottoman Sultan Selim the 11th (1573). Salim was the ninetieth caliph reigning from 1566 until hi
This Ottoman Constitutional wedding belt had several flags on the links in the belt.
There are depictions of a Cros and Star flag, Cross constitutional flag, a bird, the sea, a house of the