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Free Shipping Location: Turkey This Ottoman Turkish antique amulet pendant is a stunning piece of traditional craftsmanship. The hand engraved silver design features intricate Islamic ... moremotifs and was made in the late 19th century. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle East, and it is a true representation of the ethnic heritage of that region. This antique amulet pendant is made of silver and has a beautiful patina that adds to its antique charm. Its elegant design makes it perfect for collectors of Asian and Middle Eastern antiques. The amulet is a testament to the traditional craftsmanship of the Ottoman Turkish era and is a perfect piece to add to any antique collection.
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$15.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The ancient Egyptians not only used turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away. Ancient Egyptian Priests stitched turquoise ... moreto their upper vests. In ancient Egypt, everyone from pharaoh to commoner wore turquoise.
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$9.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Turquoise has been found in neckwear and bracelets recovered along with the 7,500 year old Egyptian mummy of “Queen Zer”. The ancient Egyptians not only ... moreused turquoise for jewelry, but also wore it as a talisman to keep evil away.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Iran is a land of contradictions. Iran’s religious culture encompasses the most censorious and dogmatic Shi’a Muslim clerics in the world, and yet its ... morepoetry insistently dwells on the joys of life-wine, beauty, sex.
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Location: Dunnellon, United States This antique Kujurn Persian rug carpet bag is a beautiful and unique piece with a rich history. Made from hand-dyed wool, this bag is sure to catch the ... moreeye of anyone who appreciates the artistry and craftsmanship of Middle Eastern textiles. The bag is an authentic antique, dating back to the late 19th century. It is a one-of-a-kind piece that is sure to add character and charm to any room it is displayed in. Whether you are a collector of antique textiles or simply appreciate the beauty of this piece, this Kujurn Persian rug carpet bag is a must-have.Hand dyed and knotted
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The British Museum has one of the finest collections of Assyrian artifacts in the world, centered around the famous sculpted reliefs from the palaces ... moreof the Assyrian kings at Nimrud and Nineveh. Dating from the 9th to the 7th centuries, these sculptures show the kings' exploits in battle and in hunting, and ceremonies at the Assyrian court.
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$46.67 Shipping Location: FERNDOWN, United Kingdom This exceptional beautiful pair of Indo Persian Moghul style ewers are made of copper and dates back to the late 18th century…or early 19th century. Whether ... moreas a collector's item or a decorative piece, these ewers are sure to add an exotic touch to any interior.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States This spectacular assemblage may have belonged to an important and wealthy woman in Ptolemaic Egypt. The author demonstrates how the symbolism of dynastic ... morepower plays a central role in the interpretation of each object and in understanding the assemblage as a whole.
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$14.00 Shipping Location: Israel Authentic old, was used before, supposed to be from around the middle of the 20th century. I kept them in their old authentic condition, and it looks ... moregreat! I avoided brushing and polishing them. hand cut by pattern.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States In the mid ninth century B.C. the King of Israel marched in alliance with the Aramaic Kingdom against Assyria, the conflict ending in a deadlock, but ... morea deadlock which presaged a withdrawal of Assyrian forces from the region of the Levant.
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$34.99 Shipping Location: BOURNE END, United Kingdom Antique 19th Century brass Islamic Ottoman Persian Qalamdan pen/quill box with hinged lid, and attached inkwell with hinged lid and stylised shell lid. ... more8.5" x 2" deep x 1.75” tall.
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$45.24 Shipping Location: READING, United Kingdom Being in excellent condition it is quite unique and very much an historical Dallah collectible. This interesting and beautiful antiqueMiddle Eastern brass ... moreBedouin Coffee Pot is an 'Estate' find. allah' is a traditional Arabic coffee pot, used for centuries to brew and serve Arabian coffees in the Arabian Peninsula and by the Bedouins, where it was used for the tribal ritual of coffee preparation, serving and drinking as a sign of hospitality and wealth.
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$10.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Recent digs in Belsk, Ukraine uncovered a vast city believed to be the Scythian capital Gelonus described by Herodotus. A kurgan or burial mound near ... morethe village of Ryzhanovka in Ukraine, 75 mi (121 km) south of Kiev, found in the 1990s has revealed one of the few unlooted tombs of a Scythian chieftain, who was ruling in the forest-steppe area of the western fringe of Scythian lands.
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$78.35 Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Milford, United States The Islamic symbols are not stamped but are rather hand incised into the surface of the copper, accomplished with very sharp knives and a boatload of ... morepatience. Great for a centerpiece for your dining room table or to display on a sideboard or bar.
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$56.43 Shipping Location: BEDFORD, United Kingdom The tray is made of brass and is veryheavy, giving it a sturdy feel. It has an beautiful shiny gold appearance,with convex centre indicating that it is ... morean antique original dating back to the late 19th century, around 1850-1899.
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$14.00 Shipping Location: Israel Ethnic Arabic Ottoman object from the Middle East - Israel Syria area. Ottoman Middle Eastern Antiques. Made of brass chain with ancient Islamic glass ... morebeads. An antique piece of the desert culture from the second half of the 19th century.
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Free Shipping Location: Miami, United States It is from a Bal Harbor estate with a large collection of Judaica/Middle Eastern and Asian antiques. It is three pieces which stands on its own, a bit ... morewobbly. A small nut on the bottom would tighten it up.
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$29.12 Shipping Location: SOUTHWOLD, United Kingdom PATTERN DESIGN. IT IS NOT COMMON TO FIND THE MIRCO MOSAIC ON THE INSIDED ON THE LID AND BASE?.
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$9.94 Shipping Location: Front Royal, United States This is a beautiful 19th century Islamic Persian Qajar bottle with stopper. The multi-color porcelain and pottery material adds an antique original touch ... moreto any collection. This piece is from the Middle East and has a Middle Eastern origin. The bottle is in great condition and is perfect for any antique collector.
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$9.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Exhibition and catalogue focus on the artifacts in the Berlin Museum which have never been shown before and describe the age of Amarna in its culture-historical ... morecontext. All facets of this era are explained.
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$21.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States They also practice johrei, a type of spiritual healing. She founded the organization to spread the teachings of Mokichi Okada. The head organization is ... morecurrently based near Shigaraki, Shiga, Japan.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The truth about Kadesh as one of the few battles that truly shaped world history is now known to us. This is a story mainly about archeology and those ... morewho brought the Hittites alive once more. This book should be understood as such - a blend of history of both Hittites and the scholars who struggled to find them again.
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$51.47 Shipping Location: Cathedral City, United States This exquisite hand-painted clay dish from the 19th century is a unique piece of art pottery from Safi, Morocco. The plate features vibrant multi-color ... moredesigns and motifs that reflect the Moorish culture and heritage of the Middle East. Made by skilled artisans, this antique original is a testament to the craftsmanship and creativity of the region. The 19-inch dish is made of high-quality porcelain and pottery, with no detail overlooked in its creation. The maker, Saad Safi, is renowned for his exceptional work in producing beautiful and intricate pottery. This piece is a must-have for collectors of Middle Eastern antiques and those who appreciate the beauty and history of this unique region.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Jordan AntiqueSilver 84 Islamic vase Qalam Zani Handmade. To engrave, the craftsman covers the back side of the work with tar to prevent making much noise or ... morepuncture. Then, the favorite design is copied on the surface of the work.
$12.75 Shipping Location: Wernersville, United States The dark brown color gives it a rich and exotic look. Its origins are from the Middle East, but its age is unknown, adding to its mysterious allure. The ... morepowder horn is a type of container used for gunpowder and has been a common accessory for hunters and soldiers for centuries.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States Several civilizations flourished in the fertile area created as the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow south out of Turkey. The area is commonly referred ... moreto as "the fertile crescent" by historians and archaeologists.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Santa Cruz, United States Antique Persian or Middle Eastern Brass Pot. Vessel or Vase with Hand Decorated Sutra. Out of a local estate. Persian or Middle Eastern Brass Pot. Vessel ... moreor Vase. Made of Solid Brass with Beautiful Etched/ Hand Decorated Sutra or other Words. Exact age unknown. Probably 19th century or so. Approx. 6.6" wide x 5.5" tall. 1 pound. 2.4 ounces. Good to Fair Overall Condition: With wear. Dirt, scratches, several dents, oxidation& possible small repairs. Please view my other items. There are many more wonderful Asian pieces. Shipping is $15.00 within the United States. Please contact me for international rates. Return accepted only if the item is not as described.
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$77.51 Shipping Location: BEDFORD, United Kingdom Antique Wood& Benares Folding Brass Top Table Plant Stand Search Antique Wood& Benares Folding Brass Top Table Plant Stand A fabulous antique ... morewood and Benares brass top table plant stand Benares brass top with fabulous highly decorative chased design Carved wooden folding base with lovely turned spindle detail and inlaid mother of pearl decoration The tray top has been recently cleaned and has a wonderful shine Measures approx 58 cms High 60 cms Diameter In lovely original condition. Wear and tear consistent with age and use, some loss of mother of pearl inlay A wonderful antique table which would look fabulous placed in any setting. Used as a coffee table or plant stand
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$53.86 Shipping Location: New York, United States Islamic Cut Glass-small bottle Light wear and minor chipping to surface, neck, and rim of mouth. One small hole. inverted “U” shapes or arches at the ... moresides base-to- shoulder. The neck, 1 3/16” or 3 cm in length, is.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Author Kenneth Lapatin studied Greek art and archaeology at the University of California, Berkley; at Oxford; and in Athens as a Fulbright Scholar. He ... moreis currently Assistant Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum Malibu, California.
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$13.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Styles and iconography were transmitted to sites such as Mari and Ebla in northern Syria as well as to Iran and as far as Arabia. It has gone missing, ... morepart of the looting that has taken place across Iraq since the ouster of Saddam Hussein.
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$6.99 Shipping Condition: Very Good Location: Lummi Island, United States There were as well many stories concerning the gods. Principal amongst them was the creation myth, the “Enuma Elish”. Several civilizations flourished ... morein the fertile area created as the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow south out of Turkey.
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Free Shipping Location: Kazakhstan Hi! Thanks for stopping by! Grab a cup of coffee; hopefully you will find something you can't live without at a price that makes you happy. I have ... morelots of different things this week. So if you have a few minutes to spare, just click on the link below to see them all. I'm always happy to combine items to save on shipping! This is a vintage urn-shaped coffee maker by Sternau& Co. When fully assembled. It stands approximately 15.25" tall and is 8.25" from handle to handle and makes 2-1/2 pints of coffee. It is made of copper or copper plated brass or a combination of the two and has an oil or kerosene container set into the base with a covered wick to make the coffee and keep it warm. The urn itself hooks into the top of the three-footed base and has raised handles at the top that are metal with a turned wood center and the black wood seems to be either ebony or has been ebonized. The shoulder area has a decorative beaded edge and there is a spigot on the front with a matching black wood knob, which turns freely. There are clover-shaped designs cut out of the metal along the lower edge above the feet. Each foot of the stand has an oval medallion with raised beading as a border. A strainer-like mesh base holds the rounded glass portion that fits into the urn. The glass has acid etched lettering along the top edge that reads: The Sternau Coffee Machine, with a star. This has a center metal rod as shown. There is a copper plated lid with a black knob that fits over the glass area. The base of the urn part reads: The Sternau Coffee Machine, Trade mark S& Co, Patented Nov 22 1904, 2-1/2 Pints. Someone has etched their name and initials into the base around the center logo. There is a Sterno Inferno oil burner that fits into the ring between the legs of the stand. It has a center top wick area that twists up and down when you move the knob on the side and a screw-on rounded cover for the filling area. I am a wimp or it is just on tight, but I couldn't get that to open with normal twisting. Th
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$11.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States A fabulous reference! The only complete hieroglyphic dictionary! 28,000 hieroglyphic words translated including usage and historical information. 60,000 ... moreword English to Egyptian glossary! Reference alphabets or syllabaries for Coptic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic, Ethiopic, Amharic and Persian cuneiform are also here.
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$9.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States The Story of Feraydun and his Three Sons. It begins with the legend of the birth of the Persian nation and its tumultuous history. It contains magical ... morebirds and superhuman heroes and centuries-long battles.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States Second was the invention of writing. In 1922 the archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley discovered at the site of the ancient city of Ur, “the remains of two ... morefour-wheeled wagons, the oldest wheeled vehicles in history ever found, along with their leather tires”.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Five Pillars of Faith. [Picture Essay: Desert Sanctuaries]. The Koran: Islam's Holy Book. Desert Nativity: Islamic Religious Lore. The Mosque: A House ... moreof Prayer for a Desert Religion. Water for Life and for Purification.
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Ferndale, United States This large Old Babylonian plaque, found in southern Iraq, was made between 1800 and 1750 B.C. It is made of baked straw-tempered clay, modeled in high ... morerelief, and probably stood in a shrine. Her legs end in the talons of a bird of prey, similar to those of the two owls that flank her.
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$53.86 Shipping Location: New York, United States Islamic Cut Glass-small bottle Light wear and minor chipping to surface, neck, and rim of mouth. Silvery residue or surface accretion. converge at the ... moreshoulder edge.
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The country was considered the most suitable for the manufacture of such commodities. As the distillation of alcohol was not known until the fourth century ... moreBC the scents were extracted by steeping plants, flowers or splinters of fragrant wood in oil to obtain essential oil, which would then be added to other oils or fat.
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$70.00 Shipping Location: Israel This Persian antique kettle is a must-have for any collector of Middle Eastern and Asian antiques. Crafted from high-quality copper and adorned with intricate ... moresilver 925 detailing, this kettle is a true masterpiece. Its unique design and craftsmanship showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region and reflect the skilled workmanship of the artisans who created it. Dating back to the late 19th century, this antique kettle is a rare find that will add a touch of elegance to any collection. Its warm, copper color and intricate details are a testament to its age and historical significance. Whether you are a collector or simply appreciate the beauty of antique objects, this Persian kettle is sure to impress.
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$4.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States It was founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great. It is most famous in antiquity as the site of the Pharos, the great lighthouse. The Pharos of Alexandria ... morewas considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
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$8.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States "This unique and beautiful collection travels the United States from the spring of 2008 until the fall of 2009. At risk of destruction by the Soviets ... moreduring the 1979 invasion and more recently, the Taliban, a priceless fortune in art from the Afghan National Museum that was secreted by museum guards, curators and antiquities lovers who pledged never to give up their secret.
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$7.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States Exquisite mummies and related artifacts, wonderful photography, and an erudite narration gives riveting context. There they would eat the "cakes of Osiris" ... moreand float on the Lake of Flowers. The Garden of A'aru was one such oasis of eternal bliss.
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$8.99 Shipping Condition: Brand New Location: Lummi Island, United States TRANSLATE Arabic Chinese French German Greek Indonesian Italian Hindi Japanese Korean Swedish Portuguese Russian Spanish A King's Book of Kings: The ... moreShah-Nameh of Shah Tahmasp by Stuart Cary Welch. DESCRIPTION: HUGE hardcover in dustjacket w/magnificent color plates(199 pages) Metropolitan Museum of Art(1972) Composed in the tenth century by the poet Firdowsi. The"Shah-nameb" or"Book of Kings" is Iran's central literary work, a historical epic peopled with monarchs. Monarchs some of inspiring goodness, others of unmatched wickedness. Also peopled with handsome paladins, beautiful maidens, malevolent witches, and treacherous demons. The particular manuscript of the"Shah-nameb" introduced here by Stuart Cary Welch, Curator of Indian and Islamic Painting at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, is the most sumptuous one every produced. Containing scores of paintings where other sixteenth-century manuscripts contained perhaps a dozen. The Houghton"Shah-nameb" identified with the name of its owner, Arthur A. Houghton) is thought to have been commissioned about 1522 by Shah Isma'il, the founder of the Safavid Dynasty, as a present for his son, Prince Tahmasp. Court artisans and craftsmen continued their work on the 759 folios for the better part of two decades. As a consequence, the book offers a fascinating mixture of artistic styles. The extraordinary quality of the paintings was known even in Shah Tahmasp's time. One commentator wrote then of Sultan Muhammad's page representing"The Court of Gayumars" the boldest painters hung their heads in shame before it" While that superb image. Reproduced within the book in color and gold, is called by Stuart Welch"perhaps the greatest painting in Iranian art: others of the pages he has selected for color reproduction and special comment are clearly in the same area of merit. A number of these eight leaves. Along with others not produced in the book, were presented to The Metropolitan Museum of Ar
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States REVIEW : This book chronicles the beautiful exhibit of Scythian and Sarmatian treasures that travelled to New York and to L.A. in 1975. REVIEW : This ... morebeautiful full-color museum catalogue chronicles the beautiful exhibit of Scythian and Sarmatian treasures that traveled to New York and to L.A. in 1975.
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States CHAPTER THREE: Chronicle of an Empire. Soldierly Saint George: Patron of Armies. The Conquests of Justinian: Vandals, Ostrogoths, Visigoths. Picture Essay: ... moreBasil the Magnificent (A Portrait as Emperor: Basil Sits on his Throne Dispensing a Stern Justice. ).
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The Teachings of Ptahhotep: The Oldest Book in the World by Asa G. Hilliard III, Larry Williams (Editor), and Nia Damali (Editors). Publisher: Blackwood ... morePress (2012). Pages: 53. An ancient literary work attributed to Ptahhotep, a vizier under King Isesi of the Egyptian Fifth Dynasty (ca. 2414-2375 BC).
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$5.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States The history of this form of painting is as old as the civilization itself. The more prominent among the various schools in Indian Miniature Paintings ... moreare the Jain paintings, Rajasthani, Mughal, and the Pahari schools.
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