Nishapur Calligraphic Bowl - AMD.135, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions:3.1" (7.9cm) high x 7.6" (19.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Nishapur Calligraphic Bowl - AMD.135, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions:3.1" (7.9cm) high x 7.6" (19.3cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Nishapur Ware, Medium:Buff Earthenware, Condition: Very Fine, The first indigenous Muslim dynasty to rule Iran following the Arab conquest, the Samanid Dynasty was founded in 819 A.D. by Saman- Khuda, a Persian vassal of the Abbasid Empire. However, not until the reign of Saman-Khuda’s great-grandson, Ismail I (892-907 A.D.), did Samanid power become extensive, eventually spreading outside of Iran and into Central Asia. The coins of the Samanids were used throughout North Asia, revealing their enormous influence on the region. Today, the Samanid Dynasty is renown as a time of cultural flourishing, especially in regards to the arts of poetry and pottery. The capital of Bukhara was also one of the cultural centers of the empire, along with the cities of Samarkand and Nishapur. Perhaps their most important influence on Islamic art was the Samanid innovation of slip painting that allowed for more refined, controlled glazed decorations on terracotta vessels and tiles. The Samanid Dynasty was a period of nationalism, where the Persian people regained power from the hands of foreign invaders. While Samanid power gradually waned throughout the 10th century in response to the rise of Turkic power in Central Asia and Afghanistan, during their rule the foundations of a native Iranian Islamic culture were firmly established.   « Less

Kashan Lustreware Vase - AMD.171, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1220 AD, Dimensions:12.2" (31.0cm) high x 7.3" (18.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Kashan Lustreware Vase - AMD.171, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1220 AD, Dimensions:12.2" (31.0cm) high x 7.3" (18.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashan, Medium:Fritware, Condition: Very Fine, The Seljuk era, especially the later period c. 1150-1250, is rightly regarded as a Golden Age in Islamic art. Although this was manifest in a wide variety of media, including glass, wood and metal- the developments in ceramic production were arguably the most significant. Kashan lustreware is considered superior in quality to all others.   « Less

Mina'i Pottery Bowl - AMD.173, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 12 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 3.7" (9.4cm) high x 8.5" (21.6cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art,  More »

Mina'i Pottery Bowl - AMD.173, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 12 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 3.7" (9.4cm) high x 8.5" (21.6cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Minai, Medium:Fritware - Composite, Probably one of the most beautiful types of Iranian pottery that was produced during the Seljuk period is that of the overglaze painting. In Persian, the names of Mina�i (enamel), or Haft- rangi (seven colours) are used. It seemed logical for potters of this period to attempt the most difficult decoration, primarily painting in polychrome over the glaze. The colours used were indeed seven, as their name suggests: cobalt blue, red, green or turquoise, white, brown or black, white, gold and yellow.   « Less

Islamic Bronze Bucket - AMD.218, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions:4.7" (11.9cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze,  More »

Islamic Bronze Bucket - AMD.218, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions:4.7" (11.9cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze, Metalwork in the Near East has always enjoyed a prestige beyond that of the other applied arts such as textiles and ceramics. Major pieces were especially commissioned and often bear dedication to the princes and nobles for whom they were made. Their very durability and impressive appearance give them a high standing and dignity all their own.   « Less

Seljuk Bronze Standard Depicting a Bird - AMD.239, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 14" (35.6cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Seljuk Bronze Standard Depicting a Bird - AMD.239, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 14" (35.6cm) high x 3.5" (8.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Bronze, 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

Seljuk Brass Candle Holder - AMD.244, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 10.8" (27.4cm) high x 11.8" (30.0cm) wide, Collection:  More »

Seljuk Brass Candle Holder - AMD.244, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 12 th Century AD, Dimensions: 10.8" (27.4cm) high x 11.8" (30.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium:Brass, 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

Origin: Mediterranean/ Jerusalem Circa: 50 BC to 50 AD Dimensions: 3.6" (9.1cm) high x 2.4" (6.1cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Roman Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Mediterranean/ Jerusalem Circa: 50 BC to 50 AD Dimensions: 3.6" (9.1cm) high x 2.4" (6.1cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Roman Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean/ Jerusalem Circa: 50 BC to 50 AD Dimensions: 3.8" (9.7cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Herodian/ Roman Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Mediterranean/ Jerusalem Circa: 50 BC to 50 AD Dimensions: 3.8" (9.7cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Herodian/ Roman Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean/ Israel Circa: 50 BC to 50 AD Dimensions: 3.1" (7.9cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Herodian/ Roman Medium: Terracotta

Origin: Mediterranean/ Israel Circa: 50 BC to 50 AD Dimensions: 3.1" (7.9cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide Collection: Biblical Style: Herodian/ Roman Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Origin: Mediterranean/ Israel Circa: 1 st Century BC to 1 st Century AD Dimensions: 3.50" (8.9cm) high x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Herodian  More »

Origin: Mediterranean/ Israel Circa: 1 st Century BC to 1 st Century AD Dimensions: 3.50" (8.9cm) high x 2.25" (5.7cm) wide Collection: Biblical Antiquities Style: Herodian Medium: Terracotta   « Less