Tel Yehudiyeh Jug, Middle Bronze II 1730 -1550 B.C.E. Tel el-Yehudiyeh ware is a distinctive pottery of the late Middle Bronze Age approx. 1730 - 1550 B.C.E. (Hyksos  More »

Tel Yehudiyeh Jug, Middle Bronze II 1730 -1550 B.C.E. Tel el-Yehudiyeh ware is a distinctive pottery of the late Middle Bronze Age approx. 1730 - 1550 B.C.E. (Hyksos period). The ware takes its name from its type site at Tel el-Yehudiyeh (meaning "mound of the Jews") in the eastern Nile Delta of Egypt where it was discovered by Flinders Petrie. This area is in the ancient region of Goshen, area of the Israelites sojourn in Egypt, and within the limits of the modern city of Avaris (which was known in Antiquity as Ramses.) The pottery has also subsequently been found in Southern Israel, on the coastline and along the east coast of Cyprus. The style is of a Canaanite form with similar styles of pottery beginning two hundred years earlier without the inclusions. Similar forms followed in Canaan in the late Bronze Age. It is interesting that this Canaanite form appeared in Goshen at this time and it may be related to the Israelites (originally from Canaan) temporary living in Goshen within the land of Egypt. Tel Yehudiyeh pottery has a distinctive form of decoration, which was applied after slipping and burnishing. The decoration was created by repeatedly pricking the surface of the vessel to create a variety of designs. The multiple holes were filled with chalk or lime, the contrasting white material making the surface design even more dramatic.   « Less

Luristan Bronze Ibex C. 1000-800 B.C.

Luristan Bronze Ibex C. 1000-800 B.C.   « Less

18th Century elegant and rare Jade Amulet Pendant with inscription of "Nad e Ali" around the border and names of 12 Shii imams in Nasta'aliq script.It is very seldom that  More »

18th Century elegant and rare Jade Amulet Pendant with inscription of "Nad e Ali" around the border and names of 12 Shii imams in Nasta'aliq script.It is very seldom that amulets of this size surface on the market for sale.Authenticity of all the items presented for sale is Guaranteed.   « Less

A Rare find is Fatimid Era Gold signet ring mounted with square Lepus Lazuli mounted on Gold ring. I am not selling gold and have not tested it either but the color  More »

A Rare find is Fatimid Era Gold signet ring mounted with square Lepus Lazuli mounted on Gold ring. I am not selling gold and have not tested it either but the color suggests that this gold has highest purity ratio.The ring is "Signet" and is inscribed in Arabic Naskh with phrase " Bism Allah " in reverse meaning "In the name of GOD (Allah) ",a very popular phrase in many Muslim Kingdoms .Kindly magnify the posted images to appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of this splendid ring,which is in pristine condition. Dimension: 1.5 X 1.5 cms. Size of the Ring : 8 1/4   « Less

A rare and very attractive porcelain round plate with Calligraphy in Naskh script.The sides of the plate bears the names of four Islamic Caliphs and Kalima.It may be of  More »

A rare and very attractive porcelain round plate with Calligraphy in Naskh script.The sides of the plate bears the names of four Islamic Caliphs and Kalima.It may be of interest to note that the calligraphy on this plate has not been done by an expert calligrapher instead the Design department of the manufacture of the plates in U.K . Condition: Pristine and in Great condition as evidenced in the images.   « Less

Rare,Elegant & epitome of craftsmanship.

Rare,Elegant & epitome of craftsmanship.   « Less

Original Splendid Persian Calligraphic panel in black ink on paper by famous calligrapher Mohammed Al Hussaini also known as Sultan Mirza.This is signed and dated 1832  More »

Original Splendid Persian Calligraphic panel in black ink on paper by famous calligrapher Mohammed Al Hussaini also known as Sultan Mirza.This is signed and dated 1832 A.D. The calligraphic script is "Khat e Shikast" which is now a rarity. This calligraphy is framed with archival matting and is provided with non reflective glass.Please do ask questions before you bid to buy.Condition: Excellent.Authenticity is unconditionally guaranteed.   « Less

Large Indus Valley Pre-Harappan pottery cup of slightly concave straight sided form, with narrow foot, boldly painted in iron oxide with three fish beneath a  More »

Large Indus Valley Pre-Harappan pottery cup of slightly concave straight sided form, with narrow foot, boldly painted in iron oxide with three fish beneath a ‘wave’ pattern border. Mehrgarh culture, Modern day Pakistan. Circa 3,300 - 3,000 BC Condition: superior condition, no chips or cracks, no restoration, just some slight loss to the pigments and some mineral accretions. Stock #: 1007947 Size: 9.5cm high 13cm wide Price: AU$ 4,500.00 US$ 4,590.00 € 3,420.00 £ 2,925.00   « Less

Small Indus Valley Pre-Harappan pottery bowl of squat form, painted in iron oxide with geometric patterns. Zhob River culture, Modern day Pakistan Circa 4,800 - 4,500 BC  More »

Small Indus Valley Pre-Harappan pottery bowl of squat form, painted in iron oxide with geometric patterns. Zhob River culture, Modern day Pakistan Circa 4,800 - 4,500 BC Stock #: 1007950 Size: Price: AU$ 280.00 US$ 285.60 € 212.80 £ 182.00   « Less

Iranian buffware zoomorphic vessel, the round body with beaked spout and flared lip, a platted strap handle over the opening with an animal head terminal, with wild sheep  More »

Iranian buffware zoomorphic vessel, the round body with beaked spout and flared lip, a platted strap handle over the opening with an animal head terminal, with wild sheep curled horns, a further animal head to the rear of the handle, painted in iron colours with a large hatched kite pattern, with various other geometric designs to the body and spout. Luristan ware, Baba Jan Level III period, Circa 8th -7th century BC References: provenance; old American collection. ref. Kawami ‘Ancient Iranian Ceramics - Sackler Collection’ #67 for an almost identical, although smaller vessel; #68 has the same handle & similar animal, both 8th century BC Western Iranian.   « Less