Ghaznavid High-Tin Bronze Bowl - AMD.202, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 963 AD to 1187 AD, Dimensions: 3.1" (7.9cm) high x 8.6" (21.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Ghaznavid High-Tin Bronze Bowl - AMD.202, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 963 AD to 1187 AD, Dimensions: 3.1" (7.9cm) high x 8.6" (21.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ghaznavid, Medium: High-Tin Bronze.   « Less

Ghaznavid High-Tin Bronze Bowl - AMD.203, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 963 AD to 1187 AD, Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high x 8" (20.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Ghaznavid High-Tin Bronze Bowl - AMD.203, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 963 AD to 1187 AD, Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high x 8" (20.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ghaznavid, Medium: High-Tin Bronze.   « Less

Bronze Vase - AMD.207, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high x 4.1" (10.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze, Condition:  More »

Bronze Vase - AMD.207, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high x 4.1" (10.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze, Condition: Extra Fine.   « Less

Seljuk Bronze Vase - AMD.208, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 7.4" (18.8cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk,  More »

Seljuk Bronze Vase - AMD.208, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 7.4" (18.8cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) 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

Bronze Jug - AMD.209, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 11.4" (29.0cm) high x 8.2" (20.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze,  More »

Bronze Jug - AMD.209, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 11.4" (29.0cm) high x 8.2" (20.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze, Condition: Extra Fine.   « Less

Bronze Jug - AMD.210, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 12.2" (31.0cm) high x 5.5" (14.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Bronze Jug - AMD.210, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 12.2" (31.0cm) high x 5.5" (14.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Post Sassnian, Medium: Bronze. The pear shaped body is raised on a splayed foot, the narrow neck rises from a raised ridge around the shoulder and terminates in a horizontal lip with lobed flanges. The curved handle is surmounted by a palmette-firm thumb-piece. The body of the ewer is decorated with a band of inscription.   « Less

Pierced Incense Burner - AMD.212, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 4.7" (11.9cm) high x 8" (20.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium:  More »

Pierced Incense Burner - AMD.212, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 4.7" (11.9cm) high x 8" (20.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze. This type of incense burner, known as the western example, was already known in the Coptic and early Islamic periods. It reveals the most important characteristic of western types. The body is cylindrical and the lid is of domical shape. The top part of the incense burner has extensive openwork decoration, which appears to be one of the dominant features. The openings on the lid were made to emit incense. The handle is long and is decorated by a wolf at the tip.   « Less

On this lively Skyphos, we can see Demeter being pursued by a Saytr. Demeter’s movement is clearly delineated by the exquisite rippling of her Pelops; the curvature of  More »

On this lively Skyphos, we can see Demeter being pursued by a Saytr. Demeter’s movement is clearly delineated by the exquisite rippling of her Pelops; the curvature of her leg exposed by the play of wind against her garb. Across her torso, a delicate and intricate play of lines reveals the curves of her body and the creases of her dress. On the other side of the Skyphos, the Saytr- tail flowing, arms entreating, pursues the Goddess of Grain. His large proboscis, pointed ears, and thick eyebrows lend an air of boisterousness to the beast. The celebratory and sexual nature of this piece lends an aura of mystique to its function in Greek life. Perhaps it was a processional piece in the Eleusinian mysteries, the arcane festivals dedicated to Demeter and the harvest. It may’ve contained the sacred barley-based alcohol that was beer’s earliest ancestor or perhaps the wine that was sprinkled over the pure white bulls sacrificed in Demeter’s name. Regardless of its original nature, this Skyphos is undoubtedly a testament to Athenian originality, artistic splendor, and the universal nature of man’s pursuit. It is a piece to be appreciated and shared for its beauty, its imaginative nature, and the state of festivity into which it inspires us. - (FF.23)   « Less

Bronze Rose Water Sprinkler - AMD.213, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 5.5" (14.0cm) high x 2.7" (6.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium:  More »

Bronze Rose Water Sprinkler - AMD.213, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 5.5" (14.0cm) high x 2.7" (6.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze, Condition: Extra Fine.   « Less

Bronze Oil Lamp - AMD.214, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 6.9" (17.5cm) high x 5.9" (15.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art,  More »

Bronze Oil Lamp - AMD.214, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 6.9" (17.5cm) high x 5.9" (15.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze.   « Less