An unusual mustard ground is the backdrop for the lovely handpainted vignette panels in this beautifully detailed SATSUMA earthenware bowl. The corners of the bowl are  More »

An unusual mustard ground is the backdrop for the lovely handpainted vignette panels in this beautifully detailed SATSUMA earthenware bowl. The corners of the bowl are canted, giving the bowl a foliate or flower shape and the exterior floral decorations are well painted creating a full exterior motif as striking as the interior floral rim and vignettes. The bowl displays beautifully and is special collectors piece. Dimensions: 8 1/2"(21.50cm) Width 3 3/4"(9.50cm) Height Condition: Excellent, no damage. The bowl dates to mid 19th century Meji period and is unsigned.   « Less

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - LK.152, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 1.5" (3.8cm) high x 6." (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan,  More »

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - LK.152, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 1.5" (3.8cm) high x 6." (15.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - LK.153, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.5" (8.9cm) high x 6.25" (15.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan,  More »

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - LK.153, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.5" (8.9cm) high x 6.25" (15.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - LK.156, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan,  More »

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - LK.156, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3" (7.6cm) high x 6.5" (16.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

Here is a very unusual black lacquer bowl with a hard stone inlay of a cypress type tree. I am unsure what the stones are, but this is a beautiful and uniquely attractive  More »

Here is a very unusual black lacquer bowl with a hard stone inlay of a cypress type tree. I am unsure what the stones are, but this is a beautiful and uniquely attractive bowl.Condition, very good, gently used. Dimensions about 6 1/2" in diameter   « Less

Nishapur Calligraphic Bowl - RP.122, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 9 th Century AD to 10 th Century AD, Dimensions: 5.25" (13.3cm) high x 13.75" (34.9cm) wide, Collection:  More »

Nishapur Calligraphic Bowl - RP.122, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 9 th Century AD to 10 th Century AD, Dimensions: 5.25" (13.3cm) high x 13.75" (34.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic, Style: Nishapur, Medium: Earthenware.   « Less

Nishapur Calligraphic Bowl - RP.125, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 9 th Century AD to 10 th Century AD, Dimensions: 2.8" (7.1cm) high x 7.6" (19.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Nishapur Calligraphic Bowl - RP.125, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 9 th Century AD to 10 th Century AD, Dimensions: 2.8" (7.1cm) high x 7.6" (19.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Nishapur, Medium: Earthenware.   « Less

Slip-Painted Calligraphic Bowl - RP.174, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 10 th Century AD to 11 th Century AD, Dimensions: 4.65" (11.8cm) high x 13" (33.0cm) wide, Collection:  More »

Slip-Painted Calligraphic Bowl - RP.174, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 10 th Century AD to 11 th Century AD, Dimensions: 4.65" (11.8cm) high x 13" (33.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Nishapur, Medium: Earthenware.   « Less

A fine and early 19th century Lacquer on wood bowl. This is indeed a rare find,a treasure for the most discerning collector of fine Japanese Lacquer. The bowl is thin wood,  More »

A fine and early 19th century Lacquer on wood bowl. This is indeed a rare find,a treasure for the most discerning collector of fine Japanese Lacquer. The bowl is thin wood, with very fine lacquer and beautifully detailed paintings of Morning Glories and Birds. This lovely bowl dates to the mid 1800's, possibly earlier and is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 9"(22.50cm) Condition: Dry, as found, no damages, normal wear for the period.   « Less

Inscribed with magic texts, these bowls were used to ward off evil spirits and protect family and property. Unearthed at relatively high levels of excavation, they were  More »

Inscribed with magic texts, these bowls were used to ward off evil spirits and protect family and property. Unearthed at relatively high levels of excavation, they were neglected by the nineteenth century pioneers of Mesopotamian archaeology who were more interested in discovering palace foundations and large-scale sculpture. In more recent years however their importance has been recognised and they have been studied in-depth.The incantations were written in a variety of Aramaic dialects including Jewish Aramaic, Mandaic and Syriac. There are also examples written in Pseudo-script, presumably by less literate scribes. Although the texts are not dated they are generally assigned to the late Sassanian/ early Islamic period (6th-8th century A.D.). Their main function was to trap evil spirits and they were often placed upside down at the corners of rooms, or built into foundations or cemeteries. The texts sometimes instruct them to be placed ‘at the four corners (of the room)’ for extra protection. The names of the clients for whom the bowls were made can be divided into two main categories- Semitic and Persian. However this is not always a reliable guide to their ethnicity. Jewish influence on the Mandaic inscriptions was minimal but is pronounced in the Aramaic incantations. Many of the scribes may have been Jewish or trained by Jews, and the Hebrew Bible is frequently quoted. Inscribed with magic texts, these bowls were used to ward off evil spirits and protect family and property. Unearthed at relatively high levels of excavation, they were neglected by the nineteenth century pioneers of Mesopotamian archaeology who were more interested in discovering palace foundations and large-scale sculpture. In more recent years however their importance has been recognised and they have been studied in-depth.Terracotta Incantation Bowl - LO.802Origin: Mesopotamia Circa: 500 AD to 800 ADDimensions: 2.1 " (5.3cm) high x 6.5 " (16.5cm) wide Collection: Near Eastern Medium: Terracotta   « Less