Provenance From The Collection Of An Archaeologist Active In Egypt In The Early 20th Century
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| 7436. LARGE MAMLUK ENAMELED, CUT AND GILT GLASS PANEL, Syria, c. 1300's. See 'Masterpieces of Glass', p. 80-81 for the type. The panel with an intricate border of interwoven designs laboriously cut into the glass, the low areas all filled with faded gold, large turquoise blue Islamic inscription beautifully enameled in the central panel, the inscription again hand cut into the glass, the low areas filled with faded gold. 7.25 inches circumferance, 6 inches in height. One corner shard loose (propped slightly askew in image). Even in its current condition a very important piece of ancient glass. Enameled and gilt Mamluk glass is among the rarest and most sought after of ancient glasses. Even the wonderful examples in the reference cited do not have the intricate cut design underlying the enamels. Exceptionally rare. $5000 estimate. | |
| 7437. MAMLUK ENAMELED GLASS FRAGMENT, Syria, c. 1300's. See 'Masterpieces of Glass', p. 80-81 for the type. The fragment with an partial turquoise blue Islamic inscription and red floral enamel design. 1.25 x 1.25 inches. Enameled Mamluk glass is among the rarest and most sought after of ancient glasses. Rare. $2650 estimate. |  |
| 7438. MAMLUK ENAMELED GLASS FRAGMENT, Syria, c. 1300's. See 'Masterpieces of Glass', p. 80-81 for the type. The fragment, the tall neck of a vase, with an partial somewhat faded and patina obscured turquoise blue Islamic inscription. 3.5 inches. Enameled Mamluk glass is among the rarest and most sought after of ancient glasses. Rare. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 7569. A FINE EARLY ISLAMIC SPIRAL BLOWN GLASS BOTTLE, c. 1200 AD. During the middle ages, when Europe fell into decline, art and technology flourished in the Islamic world. This bottle is an excellent example of the early Islamic glass blower's art, demonstrating fine control over the raked exterior of the piece. Aqua green blown glass with tapering neck and the cylindrical body raked into pattern of ribbed swirls. Height: 13.0 cm. (5.1"). Condition: Choice, completely intact with subtle silvery iridescence. $2450 estimate. |  |
| 7410. AN ISLAMIC GREEN GLASS INGOT FRAGMENT, c. 7th-12th century AD. The ingot with partial Islamic stamp one end, also 3 heavy green glass fragmentary vials from manufactured from the same glass. Such ingots were how glass was originally formed for transport to the glassware manufacturer's location. To 3 inches. Interesting group illustrating ancient history of glassmaking. It is rare to find such ingots as nearly all were converted into bottles. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7463. CHOICE BLACK GLAZED PILGRIM FLASK. Islamic Egypt, c. 7th-10th century AD. The pilgrim flask of nearly spherical form with large central molded floral rosette both sides surrounded by hatched bands, two small ring handles on the neck, two small lug feet. 3.5 x 4 inches. Choice museum quality vessel. $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7294. EARLY ISLAMIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, c. 8th century AD. Double-weave fabric with a large lion with crescent above. 6 x 8 inches. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7295. EARLY ISLAMIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, c. 8th-12th century AD. Double-weave fabric with finely woven geometric lozenge designs. 5 x 7.5 inches. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7296. EARLY ISLAMIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, c. 8th-12th century AD. The fabric with geometric designs. 4 x 6 inches. $1250 estimate. |  |
| 7297. EARLY ISLAMIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, c. 8th-12th century AD. Double-weave fabric with fine geometric medallions terminating in a red tassel. Woven with especially fine threads. 2.5 x 6 inches. $1650 estimate. |  |
| 7298. ANTIQUE ISLAMIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT. Egypt, c. 19th-early 20th century. Yellow fabric with repeating print of man wearing a fez etc. In two sections, 12 x 16 inches total. $350 estimate. |  |
| 7299. ANTIQUE ISLAMIC TEXTILE. Egypt, c. early 20th century. Handkerchief style fabric printed both sides with fine calligraphy titled AL MONTAZAH in Western characters. 15 x 15 inches total. $250 estimate. |  |
| 7300. 12 ANTIQUE ISLAMIC PAPER FRAGMENTS. Egypt, c. 16th-early 19th century. Most with ornate designs, one with calligraphy both sides, includes one fabric with attached twine designs and embossed leather border. A couple in two pieces. Largest of the group 6 x 12 inches. $350 estimate. |  |
| 7301. LATE COPTIC OR EARLY ISLAMIC PAPER FRAGMENT. Egypt, c. 10th-16th century or earlier. Painted with two lizards of different colors going in different directions perhaps with alchemical significance. 6 x 12 inches. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7464. LARGE ISLAMIC WOOD BLOCK STAMP, c. 15th-18th century. With deeply carved floral devices, carved handholds on the rv. Considerable remains of green pigment adhering. 4 x 7 x 1.5 inches. Rarely seen artifact. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7465. LARGE ISLAMIC WOOD BLOCK STAMP, c. 15th-18th century. With deeply carved floral & geometric devices, carved handholds on the rv. Considerable remains of black pigment adhering. 4 x 5 x 2.5 inches. Rarely seen artifact. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7530. LARGE ISLAMIC WOOD BLOCK STAMP, c. 15th-18th century. With deeply carved floral & geometric devices, carved handholds on the rv. Considerable remains of red pigment adhering. 4.5 x 7.5 x 2.25 inches. Rarely seen artifact. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7466. LARGE ISLAMIC WOOD BLOCK STAMP, c. 15th-18th century. With deeply carved floral & geometric devices, carved handholds on the rv. 4 x 7 x 2.25 inches. Rarely seen artifact. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7467. LARGE ISLAMIC WOOD BLOCK STAMP, c. 15th-18th century. With deeply carved floral devices, carved handholds on the rv. 4 x 5.5 x 2.5 inches. Rarely seen artifact. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7468. CHOICE LARGE ISLAMIC WOOD BLOCK STAMP, c. 12th-15th century. Deeply carved with two facing antelopes surrounded by Arabic inscriptions on the sides, carved handholds on the rv. 6.5 x 8 x 2.25 inches. Rare museum quality artifact. $4500 estimate. |  |
| 7334. EARLY ISLAMIC STAMP SEAL WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 7th century AD. Hard fired clay with remains of loop handle on rv. 3 inches diameter. Edge break. Rare. $1350 estimate. |  |
| 7335. EARLY ISLAMIC STAMP SEAL WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 7th-8th century AD. Hard fired clay with remains of loop handle on rv. 3.6 inches diameter. Edge break. Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7336. EARLY ISLAMIC STAMP SEAL WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 7th-8th century AD. Hard fired clay with remains of loop handle on rv. 3.5 inches diameter. Edge break. Rare. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7337. RARE EARLY ISLAMIC LAMP WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 7th-8th century AD. Byzantine form lamp but with Islamic religious inscriptions both sides. 4 inches. Excellent sharp condition. Very rare! $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7338. RARE EARLY ISLAMIC LAMP WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 7th-8th century AD. Byzantine form lamp but with Islamic religious inscriptions both sides. 4 inches. Excellent sharp condition. Very rare! $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7339. RARE EARLY ISLAMIC LAMP WITH INSCRIPTION, c. 7th-8th century AD. Byzantine form lamp but with Islamic religious inscriptions both sides. 4 inches. Handle restored, otherwise excellent sharp condition. Very rare! $3500 estimate. |  |
| 7340. EARLY ISLAMIC GLAZED OIL LAMP, c. 7th-12th century AD. Green glazed pedestal lamp with drip pan. 3 x 4.5 inches. Chips to pan and lip otherwise very nice condition. Scarce. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7341. EARLY ISLAMIC GLAZED OIL LAMP, c. 7th-12th century AD. Green glazed lamp with long spout (tip restored). 5.75 inches. Scarce. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7342. EARLY ISLAMIC GLAZED OIL LAMP, c. 7th-12th century AD. Pale green glazed lamp with long spout (tip restored). 4.5 inches. Scarce. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7343. EARLY ISLAMIC GLAZED OIL LAMP, c. 7th-12th century AD. Green glazed lamp with drip catcher body. 3.75 inches. Excellent condition. Scarce. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7344. EARLY ISLAMIC GLAZED OIL LAMP, c. 7th-12th century AD. Yellow glazed lamp with drip catcher body. 3.75 inches. Excellent condition. Scarce. $1500 estimate. |  |
| 7345. EARLY ISLAMIC TERRACOTTA OIL LAMP, c. 7th-9th century AD. Tall form with snub spout. 2.5 x 3 inches. Excellent condition. A rare type. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7346. EARLY ISLAMIC GLAZED STAND OR DISH, c. 7th-12th century AD. On low base with turquoise and black design largely overlaid with silvery patina. 1.5 x 4.25 inches. Excellent condition. Scarce. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7379. EARLY ISLAMIC ANIMAL HEAD SPOUT, c. 7th-12th century AD. The details incised, abrasion to top of head. 3.5 inches. Free standing. $450 estimate. |  |
| 7445. FINE OTTOMAN CLAY PIPE. c. 16th-18th century. The pipe with nicely incised zig zags and prick marks. 1.6 x 2 inches. $650 estimate. |  |
| 7473. EARLY PERSIAN GLAZED PORCELAIN SGRAFFITO AMPHORISKOS, c. Song Dynasty period 960-1259 (Porcelain manufacture was learned from Chinese artisans). The small two handled vessel with pale celadon-like glaze over porcelain with embossed floral pendants. 2.5 inches. Rare early Persian porcelain vessel. $3850 estimate. |  |
| 7474. EARLY ISLAMIC BONE OSTRACON, c. 7th-12th century AD. Aged camel? bone with somewhat faded Arabic inscription (translation appreciated). 7.5 inches. Presumably fortune telling or other incantations were written on these bones which were then fired and broken to determine the will of Allah or of the fates. $2350 estimate. |  |
| 7475. EARLY ISLAMIC BONE OSTRACON, c. 7th-12th century AD. Aged camel? rib bone with somewhat faded Arabic inscription (translation appreciated). 4 inches. Presumably fortune telling or other incantations were written on these bones which were then fired and broken to determine the will of Allah or of the fates. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7476. EARLY ISLAMIC BONE OSTRACON, c. 7th-12th century AD. Aged camel? scapula bone with somewhat faded Arabic inscriptions both sides (translation appreciated). 4.75 inches. Presumably fortune telling or other incantations were written on these bones which were then fired and broken to determine the will of Allah or of the fates. $1750 estimate. |  |
| 7567. A FINE MOGUL STYLE MINIATURE, c. 19th century, older paper with calligraphy filling the reverse. Peacock rendered with very fine brushwork. 6.5 x 10". $450 estimate. |  |
| 7568. A FINE MOGUL STYLE MINIATURE, c. 19th century, older paper with calligraphy filling the reverse. Peacock rendered with very fine brushwork. 6 x 8.5". $450 estimate. |  |
