Ottoman Blue and White Ewer - PF.2625, Origin: Iznik, Turkey, Circa: 1700 AD to 1800 AD, Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Ottoman,  More »

Ottoman Blue and White Ewer - PF.2625, Origin: Iznik, Turkey, Circa: 1700 AD to 1800 AD, Dimensions: 9" (22.9cm) high x 6" (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Fritware, At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Silver Bracelet - SP.215, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1600 AD to 1900 AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Bronze. At its height, the Ottoman Empire  More »

Ottoman Silver Bracelet - SP.215, Origin: Mediterranean, Circa: 1600 AD to 1900 AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Bronze. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Gold Necklace with Inlaid Pendant - MT.104, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 13 th Century AD to 16 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold, Condition:  More »

Ottoman Gold Necklace with Inlaid Pendant - MT.104, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 13 th Century AD to 16 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold, Condition: Very Fine. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Gold Bead Necklace - OF.174, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 1800 AD to 1900 AD, Dimensions: 16.75" (42.5cm) high, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold. At its  More »

Ottoman Gold Bead Necklace - OF.174, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 1800 AD to 1900 AD, Dimensions: 16.75" (42.5cm) high, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Gold and Turquoise Ring - OF.188, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 1500 AD to 1700 AD, Collection: Ancient Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold, Turquoise. At its height, the  More »

Ottoman Gold and Turquoise Ring - OF.188, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 1500 AD to 1700 AD, Collection: Ancient Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold, Turquoise. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Gold Ring with Applied Decoration - OS.026, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 16 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high, Collection: Jewelry, Style:  More »

Ottoman Gold Ring with Applied Decoration - OS.026, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 16 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Pair of Ottoman Gold Earrings in the Roman Style - OS.072, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 14 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD, Dimensions: 2.50" (6.4cm) high, Collection: Jewelry,  More »

Pair of Ottoman Gold Earrings in the Roman Style - OS.072, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 14 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD, Dimensions: 2.50" (6.4cm) high, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Carnelian Seal Set in Gold Ring - OS.111, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 14 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Carnelian, Gold.  More »

Ottoman Carnelian Seal Set in Gold Ring - OS.111, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 14 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Carnelian, Gold. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Incised Silver Ring - OS.115, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 14 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Silver. At its height, the  More »

Ottoman Incised Silver Ring - OS.115, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 14 th Century AD to 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Silver. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less

Ottoman Gold Ring Featuring an Eye Agate - OS.117, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 16 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Agate, Gold.At  More »

Ottoman Gold Ring Featuring an Eye Agate - OS.117, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 16 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Agate, Gold.At its height, the Ottoman Empire was one of the world’s great powers, controlling much of southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The roots of the Ottoman Empire can be traced back to the migration of Turkic tribes from Central Asia into Anatolia. Expert horsemen, fierce and highly mobile, these armies encountered little resistance as they moved westward and settled, eventually uniting under the banner of the Seljuk Empire. Back in the East, the rise of the Mongols sent progressive waves of Turkic refugees fleeing the armies of the Khan. The turmoil created by this influx of people, as well as direct confrontations with the Mongols themselves, eventually resulted in the dissolution of the Seljuk Empires into several fractured independent states. One of these states, ruled by Osman I, from whom the word Ottoman is derived, would become the Ottoman Empire.   « Less