Islamic Glass Bottle - AMD.68, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.5" (8.9cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mould Blown, Medium: Glass.

Islamic Glass Bottle - AMD.68, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.5" (8.9cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mould Blown, Medium: Glass.   « Less

Early Islamic Glass Bottle with Marvered Trails - AMD.60, Origin: Egypt or Syria, Circa: 600 AD to 800 AD, Dimensions: 2.7" (6.9cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Free  More »

Early Islamic Glass Bottle with Marvered Trails - AMD.60, Origin: Egypt or Syria, Circa: 600 AD to 800 AD, Dimensions: 2.7" (6.9cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Free Blown/Marvered/Tooled, Medium: Glass.   « Less

Glass Medallion with Figurative Decoration - AMD.69, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3.7" (9.4cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Impressed,  More »

Glass Medallion with Figurative Decoration - AMD.69, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3.7" (9.4cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Impressed, Medium: Glass.   « Less

Glass Bowl - AMD.70, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 1.8" (4.6cm) high x 3.7" , (9.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium:  More »

Glass Bowl - AMD.70, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 1.8" (4.6cm) high x 3.7" , (9.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Glass.   « Less

Footed Pale Green Glass Bowl - AMD.071, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.5" , (8.9cm) high x 4.3" (10.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Footed Pale Green Glass Bowl - AMD.071, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 3.5" , (8.9cm) high x 4.3" (10.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Glass.   « Less

Green Glass Jug with Handle - AMD.72, Origin: Mediterranean, Dimensions: 4.7" (11.9cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mould Blown, Medium: Glass.

Green Glass Jug with Handle - AMD.72, Origin: Mediterranean, Dimensions: 4.7" (11.9cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mould Blown, Medium: Glass.   « Less

Glass Medallion with Lute Player and Inscription - AMD.73, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3.4" (8.6cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style:  More »

Glass Medallion with Lute Player and Inscription - AMD.73, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3.4" (8.6cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Impressed, Medium: Glass, Condition: Restored, Glass medallions of this type were first discovered during excavations at the Ghaznavid palace in Old Termez in the 1930s. This site in Uzbekistan, near the border of Afghanistan, yielded about twenty examples with various subjects and colours. Since they were discovered with alabaster gratings it is assumed that they were used as window decorations. Since the 1930s about seventy complete and fragmentary examples have come to light from across Central Asia. The majority are in Kuwait in the Al-Sabah Collection and the Tariq Rajab Museum. The Islamic collection in Berlin also has a noteworthy sample. None of the medallions exceed c. 10 cm in diameter and they are nearly all slightly irregular in shape. The importance of this type of object lies partly in the presence of inscriptions, in this case in the 'naskh' script which mention rulers and amirs and help to date their production to the twelfth century.   « Less

Since the dawn of time, mankind has sought to gain protection and good fortune from talismans and amulets. Such tokens may invoke the blessings of the gods, avert the evil  More »

Since the dawn of time, mankind has sought to gain protection and good fortune from talismans and amulets. Such tokens may invoke the blessings of the gods, avert the evil eye, or bring victory in battle. Thoughout the long course of civilization, amulets have lent their wearers a sense of security and power. This fascinating artifact was carved by one of the cultures that flourished near the source of the Euphrates river. It represents three wide-eyed human heads, facing in different directions as if in vigilant search for approaching evil. Ever alert, it was intended to keep whoever wore it safe from unseen danger. Even in an age that discounts superstition, it cannot hurt to havesuchprotection,testedandprovenbythecenturies(PF.1933Mesopotamian Three Headed Stone Amulet PF.1933Origin:Northern Syria Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions: .625" (1.6cm) high x 1.25" (3.2cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Mesopotamian Medium: Stone   « Less

Since the dawn of time, mankind has sought to gain protection and good fortune from talismans and amulets. Such tokens may invoke the blessings of the gods, avert the evil  More »

Since the dawn of time, mankind has sought to gain protection and good fortune from talismans and amulets. Such tokens may invoke the blessings of the gods, avert the evil eye, or bring victory in battle. Thoughout the long course of civilization, amulets have lent their wearers a sense of security and power. This fascinating artifact was carved by one of the cultures that flourished near the source of the Euphrates river. It represents three wide-eyed human heads, facing in different directions as if in vigilant search for approaching evil. Ever alert, it was intended to keep whoever wore it safe from unseen danger. Even in an age that discounts superstition, it cannot hurt to havesuchprotection,testedandprovenbythecenturies(PF.1933Mesopotamian Three Headed Stone Amulet PF.1933Origin:Northern Syria Circa:3000BCto2000BCDimensions: .625" (1.6cm) high x 1.25" (3.2cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Style: Mesopotamian Medium: Stone   « Less

Blue Glass Ewer - AMD.74, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 900 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 4.1" (10.4cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mould Blown, Medium: Glass.

Blue Glass Ewer - AMD.74, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 900 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 4.1" (10.4cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mould Blown, Medium: Glass.   « Less