ISLAMIC METALWORK ISLAMIC CERAMIC GLASS IVORY ISLAMIC TALISMANS AND JEWELRY
We
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. While 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. They were buried in a wall or in a chest to which
their owners doubtless intended to return. Often, such caches were lost
and only 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 have particular interest in talismanic materials and have included many fine examples below.
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| ISL 0103
Bronze Ewer
8-10th century
5.75 in x 11 in, Some damage to front
$3000
ISL 0104
Bronze Dish
12th century
1 in x 6.8 in diam
$650
Detail of ISL 0104
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Bronze Ewer
9th century
7 in x 16 in
price on request
| | | ISL_0170 Bronze Lampstand with Shade and Associated Lamp, 12th Century, 24 inches tall, Complete sets like this are extremely rare. This is the only one I've had in over 35 years. Contact me for more images and price
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Iron Talismanic Box
18th century, .6 in x 1.75 in diam
$450 Two views
ISL_0163 Iron Belt Hook, 19th Century, 1.1" x 2.3", $200
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ISL_0006
Bronze Vessel 18-19th C
13 x 13.5 in $1,000.00
ISL_0005
Bronze Ink Holder 10-12th C
length 5 in, $1,400.00
ISL_099 Bronze Basin 6.1" x 18.6" 12th Century $3000
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Bronze Lamp 10-12th C
2.5 x 6 in $600.00
ISL_0001 Bronze Handle 18th C
2.4 x 6.4 in $400.00
ISL_0027
Qajar Bowl
19th C
7.25 x 2.75 $400.00
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ISL_0089 Bronze Vessel with animated caligraphy
11" x 18.25" without handle 14th Century $1850
Detail
ISL_0063 Flint Striker, Bronze, Afghanistan 2.3" x 2.5"
14th to 16th Century $300
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Bronze Copper Hookah
Base 18th C
4.25 x 7 in $3,200.00
Brass and Copper Huqqa Base, Baltistan, Northern Pakistan, 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 with the area 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
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| ISL_0164 "White Metal" Bowl, 10th - 12th Century, 4.75 x 9.25 $500
ISL_0013
Bronze Ornament 18-19th
C 2 x 2.25 in $500.00
ISL_0017
Moghul Bronze Container 18-19th
C
2.5 x 3.5 $300.00 | | | | | ISL_0003 Moghul
Bronze Spout 17-18th C
7.2 x 8.5 in $850.00
two views
ISL_0156 "White Metal" Bowl, 10th-12th Century, 4" x 8.5", $650
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ISL0098 Tinned Copper Magic Dish, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, 11", $650 (Difficult to photograph but an interesting object).
ISL_0036 Early Islamic Bronze Vessel
10th C 2.5 x 5.5 in $800
two views
| | | | | ISL_0158 Bronze Lamp with Camel Head Handle, 12th Century, 1.75" x 6.25", $800
Three views
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ISL_0037 Early Islamic Bronze Vessel
10th C 3 x 6.5 in $1000
two views
ISL_0041 Bronze Vase, Afghanistan 12th Century
6" x 9.25" $2,500
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| ISL145 Large Bronze Hook, Afghanistan, 14th/15th Century, 4.8" x 3.25 POR
ISL_0155 Bronze Bowl with Copper Inlay, 10th/12th Century, 6" Diameter, $350
ISL_0051 Base Metal (tin?) Ornament,
Afghanistan 1.8"
9th/10th Century $400
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| ISL_0042 Bronze Ewer, Afghanistan, handle detached 10th to 12th
Century
4.25" x 5.25" $1,500
ISL_0045 White Bronze Bowl
10th-11th C 8.5 x 1.25 in $650
ISL_0040 Bronze Incense Burner, Central Asia 10th to 12th Century
7.25" high x 9" $3,000
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ISL_0047 White Bronze Bowl
10th C 8.8 x 4.7 in $800
two views
ISL_0165 Bronze Belt Hook, 19th Century or Earlier, 2.2" x 1". $75
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| ISL_0050 Bronze Lid 12th Century 9 x 1.5 in $600
ISL_0065 Bronze "Jew's Harp" 12th Century Length: 4.75" $800
Moghal 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
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| | | | | ISL0112 Mosque Dome Ornament, Copper, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, 48" Tall $2200
From Pakistan. Rare to find one so tall.
| | | | | ISL0113 Bronze Lampshade, 11/12th Century, 6" High, 9" Wide, $3000
Detail
ISL0114 Silver and Bronze Clasp, 9th Century, 1.3" x 1.6", $350
| | | | | ISL0115 Bronze Cosmetic Vessel, 12th Century, 4.75" x 7.1" x 1", $450
ISL0131 Bronze Chain, 14th to 16th Century, .9" x 4.25", $200
ISL0129 Bronze Flask, 14th to 16th Century, 2.2" x 3.7" $200
| | | | | ISL0128 Collection of 26 Miniature Islamic Vessels and Bowls, From 1/2" to 3.75" Tall, $3200
Three views
| | | | | ISL0130 Bronze Flask, 10th Century, 2.4" x .9", $200
ISL0135 Two Bronze Belt Ornaments, Larger: 1.3" x .9", Smaller: .8" x 1.2", $275
Moghal Ewer 2, Bronze, 18th Century, 11.75 inches tall, $2000
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| ISL0117 Bronze Buckle Fragment, 10th to 12th Century, 1.5" x 2.3", $350
ISL_0157 Bronze Cosmetic Bottle, 10th Century, 3.8" x 3.5" (without pin), Damage to back crudely "restored" in bazaar, $225
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ISL_0166 Bronze Dish with Four Fishes, 16th Century, 6" Diameter, $250
ISL_0167 Bronze Ornament, 12th/14th Century, 3.5" x .8" $200
ISL_0168 Bronze Ornament, 10th/12th Century, 3.25" x 2.6"
$350
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