Slip-Painted Bowl with Geometric Designs - SF.203, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3.4" (8.6cm) high x 7.75" (19.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Slip-Painted Bowl with Geometric Designs - SF.203, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 3.4" (8.6cm) high x 7.75" (19.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

Kashan Incised Bowl - FF.124, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.35" (8.5cm) high x 7" (17.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashan,  More »

Kashan Incised Bowl - FF.124, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.35" (8.5cm) high x 7" (17.8cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashan, Medium: Fritware. By the 12th century, an almost revolutionary step had been taken in the pottery production of the Near East. The new body material, known as fritware was introduced in the region, either direct from Egypt or Syria. The beginning of the production of these wares borrowed elements from Chinese porcelain. Eventually, Iranian potters began to exploit coloured glazes and developed a wide range of shapes and motifs that owed nothing to China, Kashan was the main centre, producing wares of the highest quality, although evidence does point to the fact that wares of this period were also produced in different regions,   « Less

Incised Green Glazed Terracotta Vase - BF.133, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 5.75" (14.6cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art,  More »

Incised Green Glazed Terracotta Vase - BF.133, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 5.75" (14.6cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

Turquoise Glazed Oil Lamp Holder/ Torch - BF.134, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 7.50" (19.1cm) high x 4.75" (12.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic  More »

Turquoise Glazed Oil Lamp Holder/ Torch - BF.134, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 7.50" (19.1cm) high x 4.75" (12.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic art, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

Incised Green Glazed Terracotta Vase - BF.135, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 10" (25.4cm) high x 8.75" (22.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art,  More »

Incised Green Glazed Terracotta Vase - BF.135, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 700 AD to 900 AD, Dimensions: 10" (25.4cm) high x 8.75" (22.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

Kashan Lustre Vase - AM.0388, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 8.25 " (21.0cm) high, Collection: Islamic, Style: Kashan, Medium: Glazed  More »

Kashan Lustre Vase - AM.0388, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 8.25 " (21.0cm) high, Collection: Islamic, Style: Kashan, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

Light Green Glazed Ewer - SK.058, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 700 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 9.75 " (24.8cm) high x 6.75 " (17.1cm) wide x 7" (17.8cm) depth, Collection:  More »

Light Green Glazed Ewer - SK.058, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 700 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 9.75 " (24.8cm) high x 6.75 " (17.1cm) wide x 7" (17.8cm) depth, Collection: Islamic, Medium: Glazed Earthenware. The era of Islamic pottery started in the 5th century. It seems that Muslims inherited the pottery craft from Mesopotamia, Persia and Egypt and other cultural regions. For example, the origin of glazed pottery has been traced to Egypt where it was first introduced during the fourth millennium BC. From there, it reached most parts of the near Eastern region.   « Less

Moulded Ceramic Amulet - LO.684, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 2.625" (6.7cm) depth, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Early Islamic, Medium:  More »

Moulded Ceramic Amulet - LO.684, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 800 AD to 1200 AD, Dimensions: 2.625" (6.7cm) depth, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Early Islamic, Medium: Terracotta. Terracotta roundel featuring an elephant with two mahouts (riders) on its back; the elephant and the two figurines are briefly sketched but efficiently rendered. One small perforation in the upper semi-circle of the roundel would suggest its use suspended.   « Less

Islamic Amulet - LO.1092, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1400 AD, Dimensions: 2.7" (6.9cm) high x 2" (5.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium:  More »

Islamic Amulet - LO.1092, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1400 AD, Dimensions: 2.7" (6.9cm) high x 2" (5.1cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Stone.   « Less

Oval Intaglio with Islamic Inscription - LO.1229, Origin: Central Asia, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Jade.

Oval Intaglio with Islamic Inscription - LO.1229, Origin: Central Asia, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Islamic, Medium: Jade.   « Less