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$20.00 Shipping Location: United Arab Emirates Antique Islamic Ottoman Engraved Red Copper. "Antique Red Copper Pitcher Islamic". Jug Pitcher Large Handmade 19th C. Old Oriental etched copper jug with ... morefine decorations and remnants of the original tinning.
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$59.00 Shipping Location: Ukraine Dallah (Arabic: دلة) is a traditional ewer for serving coffee in Arabic countries, since the middle of the XVIIth c. Coffee can be both prepared and served ... morefrom dallah, or it can be moved to dallah to serve in front of the guests.
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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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$7.99 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Furthermore, the Eastern Orthodox Church, which served as a cohesive social and cultural institution, subsequently formalized many of the guidelines for ... moreartistic production in reverence for the Church's teachings and theological perspectives.
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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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$26.74 Shipping Location: SWADLINCOTE, United Kingdom Hand made, they have a decorated iron top and copper legs. The iron has superb engraved decoration which appears to be a whale or dolphin type creature. ... moreThe two pieces are fitted together using a hand planished rivet.
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$500.00 Shipping Location: Canada Antique 19th Century Islamic Arab Sword Saif Shamshir Mounted in 22k Solid Gold Indian Mughal Blade. Antique 19th century, very rare and important mounted ... morein solid 22k gold. Antique, museum-quality Islamic Middle Eastern - Arabian, Arab sword "Saif" in the form of the Indo-Persian saber shamshir in a characteristic Arab style, with 17th - early 18th Century century Indian Mughal blade with late 19th century Arab gold mounting.
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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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$14.90 Shipping Location: Turkey The manuscript has writing on the front side, and a long written script to the reverse side as seen.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Pittsburgh, United States Rare Figural Pasha Ottoman Period Turkish Coffee Cooler --- a beautiful and scarce figural (a turbaned pasha or Moor). Condition is well used, no cracks ... moreor instabilities, and appropriate to the piece's age. I collected this myself in Turkey many years ago, along with many other one of a kind items. Check my upcoming auctions for more Turkish, Islamic, and other Middle Eastern treasures. Piece measures approx 10.5" x 5" x 3". Please examine the photos carefully, do your research, and ask any questions prior to bidding.
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$29.82 Shipping Location: PLYMOUTH, United Kingdom This is a classical Arab Middle Eastern rectangular bottle flask, made from earthenware in Qajar, Persia. Condition: good antique, rim chipped - see photos.
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$29.91 Shipping Location: ROCHDALE, United Kingdom "This antique brass/bronze qalamdan is a beautiful and unique piece that would make a great addition to any collection. This qalamdan is an original antique ... moreand has not been polished, giving it a rustic and authentic look.
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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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$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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$23.51 Shipping Location: BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom This antique Turkish spice grinder is a beautiful piece of Middle Eastern history. Made from silver-tone metal, it measures 3.5 inches and features intricate ... moredesigns that reflect the Islamic culture of the region. Its origins can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire, making it a rare and valuable addition to any antique collection. The craftsmanship of this spice grinder is evident in its unique details, which include a hinged lid and a small handle for easy use. Its antique status adds to its allure, making it a highly sought-after item for collectors. This piece is sure to bring a touch of history and culture to any home or collection.
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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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$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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$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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$5.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States The emperor was also forced to relinquish to the Seljuks the important cities of Edessa, Hieropolis, and Antioch. The defeat astonished Byzantium. The ... moresword of Christendom could prove a very useful weapon in personal ambitions to gain the crown of Byzantium.
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$6.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Christianity started to be established at Kourion by the beginning of the 3rd century A.D. and eventually supplanted Apollo. In Greek mythology, Cyprus ... moreis considered the birthplace of Aphrodite. When she finally passes the seventh gate, she is naked.
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$6.49 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Lummi Island, United States Pahari Painting. Originally this encompassed a three-tiered society. The three tiers were: “Brahman” (priest), “Kshatriya” (warrior), and “Vaishya” (commoner). ... moreHowever the concept eventually expanded into four social tiers in order to absorb the subjugated people, “Shudra” (servant).
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$5.99 Shipping Condition: New Location: Lummi Island, United States This perspective clearly has major implications. It affects both how we view the scrolls and it changes how we consider the history of first-century Christianity. ... moreUnraveling the complete history of the scrolls since their discovery in 1947, Thiede places them in the context of what has previously been unknown about the Essene community at Qumram.
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$7.49 Shipping Location: Lummi Island, United States Historians believe it probable that the Exodus involved the remaining Hyksosian population. About 2300 BC there was once more a break in the occupation ... moreof the site. The entire series is truly a magnificent introduction to the history of the era.
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$8.70 Shipping Location: Alexandria, United States Antique Ancient Middle Eastern OTTOMAN Caste Bronze SEAL Measures aprox. 5 1/4” long and 1 1/8” wide, handle has partial eyelet but seal complete and ... moreoverall very good condition. Shipped with USPS First Class.
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