ISLAMIC METALWORK ISLAMIC CERAMIC GLASS ISLAMIC TALISMANS AND JEWELRY
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have always been drawn to abstracted form, and to the power of the Word.
Naturally, we feel very comfortable with calligraphic art and especially
with the sober and rigorous style of Central Asian art of the 10th-12th
centuries. Islamic tradition permitted only the simplest of burials,
and goods were never interred with their owners. Art and treasure were
often cached during the invasions that plagued Central Asia or in periods
of internal strife. Objects were buried in a wall or under the ground.
Their owners did not always return to collect them. Often, such caches were discovered much later, when householders made repairs or dug
new wells. Many hard-wearing bronze materials circulated continuously;
we discovered numerous pieces of centuries-old metalwork in Kabul’s antique
shops in the 70s. Sometimes, older objects had been patched into newer
ones. The 12th century bronze plate that forms the image link to this page had been incorporated into the base of a 19th century
brazier. We collected talismanic materials during the time we lived in Kabul and have included many fine examples below.
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| | ISL_0112 Mosque Dome Ornament, Pakistan, Copper, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, 48" Tall
From Pakistan. Rare to find one so tall. | ISL_0006 Mughal Bronze Vessel, 19th Century or earlier, 13 x 13.5 inches, $850.00 | isl_0174 Lock, 16th Century or earlier, Central Asia .7 x 2.8 inches | | |  ISL_0019
4.25 x 7 in $2500.00
Mughal Brass and Copper Huqqa Base, 18th Century
4.25 x 7 in
The sensuous form of the piece is derived from a yak horn. This type of
huqqa base is associated in the literature with the region of Baltistan and Skardo in
Northern Pakistan. Examples like this are very rare.
See: "Gold Silver and Bronze From Mughal India", Mark Zebrowski,
Alexandria Press, pages 243-244 for related examples.
Three views. | |  lSL_0163 Iron Belt Hook, 19th Century, 1.1" x 2.3", $200 |  I I SL_0001 Central Asian Bronze Handle 18th C
2.4 x 6.4 in $400.00
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ISL_0027
Qajar Bowl, Iran, 19th C
7.25 x 2.75 $250.00
| | |  Detail of ISL_0098 | ISL0129 Bronze Flask, 14th to 16th Century, 2.2" x 3.7" $200 | | |
ISL_0092 Pair Persian tiles with ikat designs 8" x 8" 19th century or earlier, $1100 | | | |
ISL_0021
Qajar Box
19th C
4 x 7.25 x 12 in $1,400.00 |
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ISL0132 Safavid Pierced Ceramic Bowl, 17th/18th Century, 7" x 3.25", Some restoration $3200.00 |
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GM_15 Carved Stone Amulet, Set in Silver, 19th Century, .9 x 1.2 inches, $400.00 |
ISL_0046 12 Stone Jewelry Molds, Afghanistan Largest:
15th/16th
Century
1.3" x 2.5" $1,200.00 | |
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ISL_0015
Silver Ring 16th/17th C .7
x 1.1 in $500.00 | |
GM_17 Silver Pendant with Inscription, 19th Century, 2.3 inches (not including loops) $200.00 | 
ISL_0072 Silver Talisman, Iran 1.8" x 2.6"
19th/early 20th Century $200 | |
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GM_21 "Bazuband", Three Inscribed Stones Set in Silver, .9 x 4 inches, $400.00 | 
ISL_0149 Inscribed Agate Set in Silver, 1.1" x 1", 19th Century, Purchased in Afghanistan $250.00 |
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GM_23 Silver Seal Ring, 16th to 18th Century, .7 x .8 inches, $400.00 (Side view on left)
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Mughal Ewer 2, Bronze, 18th Century, 11.75 inches tall, $2000.00
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Mughal Indian Ewer, Bronze, 18th Century, 12.5 inches Tall,
Nice example of this type of ewer with the original patina. Very heavy! More
images on request. $2000.00
| D3. India, Sandstone Jali, 31 x 23 x 2.3 inches, 18th Century
Very heavy! $2500.00
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