Ewer with Ram Spout - SF.193, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 11.25" (28.6cm) high x 7.25" (18.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic,  More »

Ewer with Ram Spout - SF.193, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 11.25" (28.6cm) high x 7.25" (18.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Islamic Painted Terracotta Flask - LK.015, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 6" (15.2cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium:  More »

Islamic Painted Terracotta Flask - LK.015, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions: 6" (15.2cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Mavera al-Nahr or Khurasan Slip-Painted Terracotta Jug - JB.1488, Origin: Afghanistan, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 11 th Century AD, Dimensions: 8" (20.3cm) high x 5.5"  More »

Mavera al-Nahr or Khurasan Slip-Painted Terracotta Jug - JB.1488, Origin: Afghanistan, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 11 th Century AD, Dimensions: 8" (20.3cm) high x 5.5" (14.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mavera al-Nahr or Khurasan, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Islamic Clay Coin Mould - OS.248, Origin: Mesopotamia, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.75 " (4.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic,  More »

Islamic Clay Coin Mould - OS.248, Origin: Mesopotamia, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.75 " (4.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Clay.   « Less

Islamic Clay Coin Mould - OS.249, Origin: Mesopotamia, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.75 " (4.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic,  More »

Islamic Clay Coin Mould - OS.249, Origin: Mesopotamia, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1.75 " (4.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Clay.   « Less

Seljuk Terracotta Chess Piece - AM.0352, Origin: Central Asian, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 2.2" (5.6cm) high x 1.75 " (4.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style:  More »

Seljuk Terracotta Chess Piece - AM.0352, Origin: Central Asian, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 2.2" (5.6cm) high x 1.75 " (4.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Seljuk Dynasty, Medium: Terracotta. 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

Early Islamic Terracotta Vase - AM.0373, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 600 AD to 700 AD, Dimensions: 14" (35.6cm) high, Collection: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.

Early Islamic Terracotta Vase - AM.0373, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 600 AD to 700 AD, Dimensions: 14" (35.6cm) high, Collection: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Umayyad Terracotta Ewer with a Spout in the Form of a Ram's Head - CK.0099 (DC.0704), Origin: Jericho, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 7.75" (19.7cm)  More »

Umayyad Terracotta Ewer with a Spout in the Form of a Ram's Head - CK.0099 (DC.0704), Origin: Jericho, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 7.75" (19.7cm) high x 5.5" (14.0cm) wide x 6" (15.2cm) depth, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Umayyad, Medium: Terracotta. The early history of Islam following the death of the Prophet Muhammad can be characterized by glorious wars and victories on the one hand and by jealousy, intrigue, and deceit on the other. When the Umayyad Dynasty ruled in splendor from their capital at Damascus, a coin such as this would have been recognized and traded throughout their expanding empire. The rulers of the Umayyad Dynasty, beginning with the founder, Mu'awiyah, claimed a blood relationship with the Prophet via his sister, Umm Habibah, and his Abu-Sufyan, the leader of the Meccan Quraysh. As the Islam spread across North Africa and into Europe, political rivalry began to emerge between the Caliphs. These family feuds would culminate in 749 A.D. when the entire Umayyad clan was murdered, save for abd-al- Rahman, who fled to Spain and founded an independent Umayyad Caliphate there. In part, this division between opposing Muslim factions of Shi’ite and the Sunni continue to this day. Overall, the period of the Umayyad Dynasty can be characterized by a love of luxury. Great palaces were erected in the capital of Damascus. It is also noted that the Caliphs Yazi I and II were "passionate friends of sport, music and lady singers."   « Less

Early Islamic Painted Vessel with Bird Motifs - AM.0407, Origin: Afghanistan, Circa: 700 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 5" (12.7cm) high x 4" (10.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic,  More »

Early Islamic Painted Vessel with Bird Motifs - AM.0407, Origin: Afghanistan, Circa: 700 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 5" (12.7cm) high x 4" (10.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Terracotta Ewer with Zoomorphic Spout - LK.182, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 7 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide, Collection:  More »

Terracotta Ewer with Zoomorphic Spout - LK.182, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 7 th Century AD to 9 th Century AD, Dimensions: 12" (30.5cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less