A 18-19th century Alam Final of Timoric design.
An Alam final was a standard or flagpole with ornate metal banner on top. The final is mostly used in religious processions and ceremonial fu ...
Bronze Chinese incense burner. On the top there is an impressive looking Fu dog. On the sides there are also Fu dogs, in the form of removable handels. The body and the top rim of the incens ...
A very rare and beautiful 24 carat gold and agate, necklace. Probably Hellenistic or Islamic in heritage.
Period: Hellenic
Dimensions: Length: 35cm. Weight 51,6 gr.
Condition: ...
This walking cane has a delicately hand crafted bird figure on top.
It is made of baleen (whale bone) and estimated to be between 80 and 100 years old.
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This waking cane has the head of a dog on top. It is very delicately hand crafted with a recognisable expression of a Boxer.
The top of the cane is made of Rhino horn and its est ...
As the oldest Ethiopian and complete bible this is a rare find. An Orthodox Christian Laity. The handwritten book has its original leather cover and is in very good condition.
Period: 13-14 ...
A red Roman carnelian intaglio. It is engraved with a sculptor working on a bust.
An intaglio is a small gemstone, usually semi-precious, that has been carved with images or insc ...
A 20th century islamic vase or lamp, enhanced by the technique of enamelled and gilded decoration. This technique is considered one of Islam's main contributions to the art of glass. These k ...
A 20th century islamic vase or lamp, enhanced by the technique of enamelled and gilded decoration. This technique is considered one of Islam's main contributions to the art of glass. These k ...
A 20th century islamic vase or lamp, enhanced by the technique of enamelled and gilded decoration. This technique is considered one of Islam's main contributions to the art of glass. These k ...
This steel blue Chines vase has a sphere formed body with a ling slender neck on top. It has wonderful botanic decorations with white and red flowers and foliage.
Period: 18th-19th century& ...
Mongolian or Indian, greenish white jade plaque decorated with birds and flowers. These objects used to be given as a present to a dignitary or other important person.
The plaque is in a no ...
This is a very nice 19th century snuff bottle. It is decorate with a Chinese scene in wonderful cobalt blue colours on white porcelain.
The bottle has its original stopper and is mou ...
This is a 19th century wonderfully shining mother of pearl snuff bottle. It is decorated on the back and the front with a colourful painting.
It still has its original stopper with the smal ...
This delicately formed Ivory snuff bottle has two small apes climbing around the bottle. The expression on their faces is impressive in such a small item.
Its a wonder that de decorative ve ...
This glass snuff bottle is decorated with two traditional Chinese scenes. On one side a representation of the tea ceremony and on the other side a martial arts depiction.
Period: 19th centu ...
An unusual Chinese mottled jadeite snuff bottle. It is decorated with a head of a big cat and what looks like two claws. It has its original stopper.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: ...
This Chinese bottle is made of green and white jade. It is decorated with hand carved bamboo and flowers. It has its original stopper.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 10 cm high by ...
Islamic candle stand with Kufic text around the rim of the top.
Period: Seljuk, 18-19th century
Dimensions: 52 by 23 cm
Condition: Good condition, especially considering its age
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 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 ...
Silver ring with red-brown stone with engraving. The engraving is of the head of a man with a scarf.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 1,5 by 1 cm, ring 2,5
Condition: Good
A silver ring with an Agate eye stone.
This semi-precious stone is also called the third eye agate, Sulemani Hakik or Shiva Eye. It is said to have protective properties against the e ...
Mongolian necklace. A Jade stone decorated with several gemstones, Ruby’s, Emeralds and diamonds. It is presented in a non-period wooden box. The stone is on a cotton cord.
Peri ...
This beautifully formed silver item is probably the link of a belt or a pendent. Its decorated with turquoise stones around the perimeter and an engraved red agate stone in the centre. The c ...
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 very old silver ring with green stone, possibly peridot. Around the rim of the ring is engraved with Islamic script.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 2,5 by 2, ring 2,5
Condition: ...
A very old Islamic silver ring dating back to the 17th-18th century. It carries a large jade stone. On the stone verse 4 of Surat Al-Talaq is engraved.
"And whoever fears God, He will ...
A nice Ottoman calligraphy hand written in gold ink.
The calligraphy says: O, whose name is Ahmed, a servant, a messenger and a missionary, has come.
Period: 1312 AH 1896 AD
Dimens ...
A beautiful hand made Ottoman calligraphy with gold illumination.
The calligraphy is signed and dated 1295 AH (1879 AD).
Period: 295 AH (1879 AD)
Dimensions: 47 by 36 cm
Cond ...
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.
Gol ...
This is a beautiful Ottoman Pasha Horse saddle and whip. Made from leather and decorate with silver on the front and the back.
Period: Ottoman period
Dimensions: whip length 55 ...
Ottoman or Greek horse whip of leather and metal made for the European market
Length 82 cm
Period: 19-20th century
Dimensions: length 82 cm
Condition: Good
This is a set of Ottoman, gold plated tombak ornaments for a horse carriage. Including several Alam finals.
Also in the set is a large pair of leaf shaped belt buckles (31 cm each). T ...
Bronze Islamic globe Astrolabe, probably of Persian origin.
It is decorated with human and animal forms.
It is dated 1133 AH (1717 AD)
Period: 19-20th century
Dimensions: 36 by 30 ...
A rare Islamic Brass Globe with Arabic or Persian script. The sphere is perched on a four legged stand. All over it is beautifully decorated with intricate etchings of text and figures. A ni ...