Islamic Bronze Jug - FZ.385, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 8" (20.3cm) high, Catalogue: V30, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium:  More »

Islamic Bronze Jug - FZ.385, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 8" (20.3cm) high, Catalogue: V30, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Bronze. Forged during the early flowering of Islam, this astonishing vessel, encrusted with a rich green patina, would have likely dispensed hot beverages such as tea. The squat body has been engraved with three decorative motifs resembling the Star of David contained within a circle. However, the intertwining lines of the symbol are purely ornamental and void of any religious significance. An intricate incised band emphasizes the join of the tapering neck and the flattened shoulders of the body. An arched handle rises from the body, connecting to the flared, open mouth where a lid was once attached. A small bronze bead crowns the top of the handle while a leaf-shaped decoration adorns the join of the body. This pot would not be out of place in any home today in function; however, its graceful form would surely stand out.   « Less

Islamic Bronze Water Jug - FZ.395, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1400 AD, Dimensions: 10.5" (26.7cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Bronze.  More »

Islamic Bronze Water Jug - FZ.395, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1400 AD, Dimensions: 10.5" (26.7cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Bronze. The art of metalwork has been one of the principal forms of artistic expression in the Islamic world. Responding to the taste and needs of different social and economic classes, artists continuously explored the technical and decorative potential of their materials to transform simple, functional objects into highly refined works of art.   « Less

Islamic Bronze Lock Depicting a Horse - X.0664, Origin: Eastern Mediterranean, Circa: 9 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.625" (4.1cm) high x .5" (1.3cm) wide  More »

Islamic Bronze Lock Depicting a Horse - X.0664, Origin: Eastern Mediterranean, Circa: 9 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.625" (4.1cm) high x .5" (1.3cm) wide x 2" (5.1cm) depth, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Bronze.   « Less

Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp - LO.917, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 6.625" (16.8cm) high x 8 " (20.3cm) wide x 3.75" (9.5cm)  More »

Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp - LO.917, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 6.625" (16.8cm) high x 8 " (20.3cm) wide x 3.75" (9.5cm) depth, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Bronze. In the 9th century, hordes of nomadic Turkic horseman living on the outskirts of the Muslim world began to migrate westward into the heart of Central Asia. By the 10 century, a branch known as the House of Seljuk had broken off from the Oghuz confederation of Turkomen tribesmen, arrived into mainland Persia, and settled in the province of Khurasan. Overtime, the Seljuks converted to Islam and began to adopt the Persian language and culture. In the 11th century, the Seljuks set up an independent state under their leader Tugrul Bey with its capital in Isfahan, initially under the auspices of the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. The arts thrived during the Seljuk period as the Turkic rulers patronized Persian culture, arts, and literature.   « Less

Seljuk Dish Incised with al-Buraq - SP.586, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 12 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.25" (3.2cm) high x 7" (17.8cm) depth, Collection:  More »

Seljuk Dish Incised with al-Buraq - SP.586, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 12 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.25" (3.2cm) high x 7" (17.8cm) depth, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Bronze, Copper Inlay. In the 9th century, hordes of nomadic Turkic horseman living on the outskirts of the Muslim world began to migrate westward into the heart of Central Asia. By the 10 century, a branch known as the House of Seljuk had broken off from the Oghuz confederation of Turkomen tribesmen, arrived into mainland Persia, and settled in the province of Khurasan. Overtime, the Seljuks converted to Islam and began to adopt the Persian language and culture. In the 11th century, the Seljuks set up an independent state under their leader Tugrul Bey with its capital in Isfahan, initially under the auspices of the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. The arts thrived during the Seljuk period as the Turkic rulers patronized Persian culture, arts, and literature.   « Less

Bronze Tray with Incised Decoration - GD.043R, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.1" (7.9cm) high x 24.2" (61.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art,  More »

Bronze Tray with Incised Decoration - GD.043R, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.1" (7.9cm) high x 24.2" (61.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Bronze.   « Less

Seljuk Bronze Mirror - AMD.97, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 4." (10.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk,  More »

Seljuk Bronze Mirror - AMD.97, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 4." (10.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Bronze. In the 9th century, hordes of nomadic Turkic horseman living on the outskirts of the Muslim world began to migrate westward into the heart of Central Asia. By the 10 century, a branch known as the House of Seljuk had broken off from the Oghuz confederation of Turkomen tribesmen, arrived into mainland Persia, and settled in the province of Khurasan. Overtime, the Seljuks converted to Islam and began to adopt the Persian language and culture. In the 11th century, the Seljuks set up an independent state under their leader Tugrul Bey with its capital in Isfahan, initially under the auspices of the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. The arts thrived during the Seljuk period as the Turkic rulers patronized Persian culture, arts, and literature.   « Less

Seljuk Bronze Lion - AMD.118, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.3" (8.4cm) high x 3.3" (8.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk  More »

Seljuk Bronze Lion - AMD.118, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.3" (8.4cm) high x 3.3" (8.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk Dynasty, Medium: Bronze. In the 9th century, hordes of nomadic Turkic horseman living on the outskirts of the Muslim world began to migrate westward into the heart of Central Asia. By the 10 century, a branch known as the House of Seljuk had broken off from the Oghuz confederation of Turkomen tribesmen, arrived into mainland Persia, and settled in the province of Khurasan. Overtime, the Seljuks converted to Islam and began to adopt the Persian language and culture. In the 11th century, the Seljuks set up an independent state under their leader Tugrul Bey with its capital in Isfahan, initially under the auspices of the Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. The arts thrived during the Seljuk period as the Turkic rulers patronized Persian culture, arts, and literature.   « Less

The bold, abstract geometry that decorates this charming vessel seems to convey the lively spirit of the ancient people through whose hands it passed so long ago. We remember  More »

The bold, abstract geometry that decorates this charming vessel seems to convey the lively spirit of the ancient people through whose hands it passed so long ago. We remember that these were individuals who laughed and sang, talked, argued and loved. In appearance they were similar to us, though their vision of the world was vastly different. This pot--which perhaps held ritual oil or wine--links us directly to that ancient world. Our hands rest where other hands did in Biblical times; the energy, the bond, is there to be felt. - (P.0024)   « Less

The bold, abstract geometry that decorates this charming vessel seems to convey the lively spirit of the ancient people through whose hands it passed so long ago. We remember  More »

The bold, abstract geometry that decorates this charming vessel seems to convey the lively spirit of the ancient people through whose hands it passed so long ago. We remember that these were individuals who laughed and sang, talked, argued and loved. In appearance they were similar to us, though their vision of the world was vastly different. This pot--which perhaps held ritual oil or wine--links us directly to that ancient world. Our hands rest where other hands did in Biblical times; the energy, the bond, is there to be felt. - (P.0025)   « Less