An Indian Gold and Gem Necklace with Teardrop Pendants - LK.172, Origin: India, Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Late Mughal,  More »

An Indian Gold and Gem Necklace with Teardrop Pendants - LK.172, Origin: India, Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Late Mughal, Medium: Gold, Diamond. Necklace comprising of nine teardrops shaped pendants set with clear stones. The back is moulded.   « Less

Seljuk Silver Signet Ring - CK.0258, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Silver. The  More »

Seljuk Silver Signet Ring - CK.0258, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Silver. The Seljuks were a Turkic dynasty of Central Asian nomadic origins. Having defeated the Ghaznavids in the eleventh century they took over Baghdad in 1055 A.D. At one point the empire stretched across Iran, Iraq and much of Anatolia. By the end of the eleventh century however dynastic disputes led to the division of these lands. The main branch- the so-called Great Seljuks- maintained control over Iran. This was a golden age for Islamic art typified by innovation and experimentation. In metalwork one of the most important developments was the practice of inlaying bronze or brass objects with precious metals such as copper, silver or gold. Bronze casting flourished and famous workshops were established in Khorasan and the surrounding area.   « Less

Fatimid Gold Necklace with Lapis Lazuli Beads - RP.029, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 10 th Century AD to 11 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Fatimid Dynasty, Medium:  More »

Fatimid Gold Necklace with Lapis Lazuli Beads - RP.029, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 10 th Century AD to 11 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Fatimid Dynasty, Medium: Gold, Lapis Lazuli.   « Less

Mughal Gold Necklace - RP.208, Origin: India, Circa: 17 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mughal, Medium: Gold.

Mughal Gold Necklace - RP.208, Origin: India, Circa: 17 th Century AD to 19 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mughal, Medium: Gold.   « Less

Ottoman Pair of Gold Earrings - RD.002, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 18 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Gold. At its height, the Ottoman Empire was  More »

Ottoman Pair of Gold Earrings - RD.002, Origin: Turkey, Circa: 18 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, 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

Early Safavid Gold Ring Featuring a Carnelian Seal - FJ.7242, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Safavid, Medium: Gold and Carnelian.  More »

Early Safavid Gold Ring Featuring a Carnelian Seal - FJ.7242, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 17 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Safavid, Medium: Gold and Carnelian. The origins of the Safavid Dynasty can be traced back to the Safaviyeh Sufi order founded in the early 14th century in the city of Ardabil. From this base in northwestern Iran, the Safavids would go on to become the first native Persian dynasty to exert control over all of Iran since the fall of the Sassanids. Much like the ethnically diverse country they would rule, the Safavids were of mixed ancestry, including Kurdish, Greek, Azerbaijani, and Georgian lines. Although their religious roots were aligned with the Sunni Sufi order, by the early days of the 15th century, the Safavids switched sects, establishing the Twelver branch of Shiism as the official religion of the empire. The adoption of the Shia faith would have a profound impact on the future of Iran while bringing them into conflict with their Sunni neighbors, the Ottomans to the west and the Uzbeks to the northeast.   « Less

Safavid Gold Ring Featuring a Garnet with Islamic Inscription - FJ.7247, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 17 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style:  More »

Safavid Gold Ring Featuring a Garnet with Islamic Inscription - FJ.7247, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 17 th Century AD to 18 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic Rings, Medium: Garnet and Gold. This genuine gold ring dating from the Safavid Period features a garnet gemstone with Koranic inscription.   « Less

Islamic Gold Ring - FJ.7248, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic, Medium: Gold.

Islamic Gold Ring - FJ.7248, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 8 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic, Medium: Gold.   « Less

Islamic Glass Bead and Onyx Bead Necklace - FJ.7296, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic Bead Necklace, Medium: Glass and Onyx. It is clear that  More »

Islamic Glass Bead and Onyx Bead Necklace - FJ.7296, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic Bead Necklace, Medium: Glass and Onyx. It is clear that Ancient Islamic craftsman considered creating glass beads for necklaces an art form since the Muslim world places such high priority on design, beauty and harmony of colors. Within the Islamic world, beads serve as status and symbols, and the role of beads in Islamic cultures have been enhanced by the importance accorded to circles and spheres in medieval Islamic thought. For the Muslim, the circle is the primary cosmological symbol, one of whole unity. From the basic circle and a hexagonal arrangement of tangential circles of the same radius surrounding it, three primary shapes emerge: the triangle, the hexagon, and the square. As to embody such thought of religious and cultural philosophy, this necklace consists circular beads. Against the black background, a range of speckled colors from white and yellow to red and blue enliven the beads.   « Less

Islamic Glass Bead Necklace - FJ.7304, Origin: Middle East, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic, Medium: Glass. It is clear that Ancient Islamic  More »

Islamic Glass Bead Necklace - FJ.7304, Origin: Middle East, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Collection: Jewelry, Style: Islamic, Medium: Glass. It is clear that Ancient Islamic craftsman considered creating glass beads for necklaces an art form since the Muslim world places such high priority on design, beauty and harmony of colors. Within the Islamic world, beads serve as status and symbols, and the role of beads in Islamic cultures have been enhanced by the importance accorded to circles and spheres in medieval Islamic thought. For the Muslim, the circle is the primary cosmological symbol, one of whole unity. From the basic circle and a hexagonal arrangement of tangential circles of the same radius surrounding it, three primary shapes emerge: the triangle, the hexagon, and the square. As to embody such thought of religious and cultural philosophy, this necklace consists circular beads. Against the black background, a band of white highlights the middle of these beads.   « Less