Middle Eastern Antiques

Antique Islamic manuscript. Hand made.

Safavid Dynasty. (1502–1736). It was founded by Isma'il I, who, by converting his people from Sunnite to Shi'ite Islam and adopting the trappings of Persian monarchy, planted the seeds of a unique national and religious identity.

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ZAND DYNASTY (1751-1794). A dynasty that ruled in Persia (excluding Khorasan) from Shiraz, from the time when Nâder Shah’s (r. 1736-47) successor s, the Afsharids, failed to recover western Persia until the founding of the Quajar dynasty by Âḡâ Moḥammad Khan Quajar.

Blade exhibits nice rich patina smoothly distributed throughout its length and colossal width. Steel mounts profusely decorated with gold koftgari ornaments, grips of traditional bulbous pommel form and of desirable noble material (Not wood) having brass side straps and iron rivets.

ZAND DYNASTY (1751-1794). A dynasty that ruled in Persia (excluding Khorasan) from Shiraz, from the time when Nāder Shah’s (r. 1736-47) successors, the Afsharids, failed to recover western Persia until the founding of the Quajar dynasty by Āḡā Moḥammad Khan Quajar.

من اندر ما ستراه عينك على الطلاق والصور تفي وتكفي، حجر سلطاني مصور وجه كامل بكل تقاطيعه وتفاصيله طبيعي رباني 100% لم يتم عليه أي تغيير او قطع او صقل يدوي مخدوم وشديد تم استخراجه من قبل أحد شيوخنا الكرام بخلوه طويله في جنوب شرق اندونيسيا من أحد الكهوف مع أغراض اغرى كثيره بعضها لا يمكن بيعها او عرضها باستثناء هذا الغرض الذي سيتم التبرع بسعر بيعه كامل للمحتاجين.

Safavid Dynasty. (1502–1736). It was founded by Isma'il I, who, by converting his people from Sunnite to Shi'ite Islam and adopting the trappings of Persian monarchy, planted the seeds of a unique national and religious identity.

Fine Pair of Ottoman Empire Scroll Holders / End Caps Circa 19th C Turkish / Egyptian Origin. Rare pair of richly engraved scroll end caps. Monogrammed and Arabic Engraving, which roughly translates as Bacha / Pasha Afif.

This is a copper bowl probably from the Middle East, that has a ruffled scalloped rim and was probably fully tinned at one time. I do not know the age. There is only 1 marking on the bowl and on the bottom in the center, shown in picture #3.

Length 33cm (13" in). Fairly good condition. Strong and solid, no movement. Weight without 262gr (9,24 oz). Weight 327gr (11,53 oz). Blade length 19cm (7 1/2" in).

For sale is this world class extremely fine quality antique Persian solid silver bowl. The bowl has been hand chased with some of the finest quality work I have come across. There are beautiful scenes with men and women sitting and drinking, playing instruments and dancing etc.

Retains its printed cotton liner. Second half of 19th century. One plume-tube replaced. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting.

On the blade is etched the date 1225 of the Islamic calendar (corresponding at the year 1810 of the Gregorian calendar). Also, the blade is etched with the sentence ""There is no hero like Ali; There is no sword like Zulfiqar".

Notes:A stunning piece of Continental pottery in the style of Ottoman Turkish Iznik pottery. Style: Ottoman Turkish Iznik. Condition: Very good. Wear commensurate with age and use. A chip on the rim.

It has fine mughal calligraphy gold damascened koftgari work on the sword handle with buffalo horn grip. sword blade have fine wootz water pattern genuine curve blade in good condition. the blade is in original condition with pitting & patina.

Old decorative Islamic plate depicting 2 women dancing and playing on traditional music instruments. Interesting scene with kind and interesting symbols. Be sure to ask for a quote. We’ll do the best we can with the numbers!