Kashan Moulded Lustre Bowl - AMD.159, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high x 4.8" (12.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Kashan Moulded Lustre Bowl - AMD.159, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high x 4.8" (12.2cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashan, Medium: Fritware, Condition: Very Fine.   « Less

Exceptional early foliate rim and ribbed IMARI Bowl. This bowl is a beauty. Simple and refined with simple florals and birds. Five colors, no gilt. Spur marks on base.  More »

Exceptional early foliate rim and ribbed IMARI Bowl. This bowl is a beauty. Simple and refined with simple florals and birds. Five colors, no gilt. Spur marks on base. Impressive size and excellent condition. This is a late 18th early 19th century Imari. The bowl is unsigned. Dimensions: 10" Diameter 4" Height Condition: Excellent. One small rim chip, appropriate for age. 4" Height   « Less

Rare 19th century foliate rim Japanese Nabeshima oval dish. Raised details accented by gilt. Foliate rim has lovely soft blue waves. Foot rim has high comb pattern and  More »

Rare 19th century foliate rim Japanese Nabeshima oval dish. Raised details accented by gilt. Foliate rim has lovely soft blue waves. Foot rim has high comb pattern and exterior cobalt floral scrolling. A superior four color plate. Dimensions: 6 3/4"(17cm) Length 5 1/2"(14cm) Width 1 3/4"(4.50cm) Depth Condition: Condition very fine. A few under rim frits on inner side of foot, appropriate to age, otherwise excellent, no hairlines or top chips.   « Less

Kashan Moulded Lustre Bowl - AMD.160, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.8" (9.7cm) high x 5.7" (14.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style:  More »

Kashan Moulded Lustre Bowl - AMD.160, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1200 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 3.8" (9.7cm) high x 5.7" (14.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashan, Medium: Fritware. The entire body of the bowl is lobed and moulded with human heads. Their features correspond to a physical type depicted in both Seljuk painting and sculpture. Namely, high cheek bones, a flat nose, small mouth and strong chin. The flaring foot on this bowl remains unglazed. There is a striking resemblance between the crowned heads and the faces that appear on a number of “bird bowls” (Grube. Cat.209), some of which have been interpreted as part of the iconography of the “Royal Wine Boat." This suggests that they had a specific meaning which is yet to be deciphered. A few examples suggest such figures were meant to represent Harpies, that is, human faced birds with wings at both sides and the ends fashioned in the form of tail feathers. The significance of the Harpy is well noted in Islamic legend in that the Prophet Muhammad's ascension to heaven was made with the aid of "Buraq"- a Harpy. Lobed cups with faces are also found decorating the tops of bottle forms of the same period, both moulded and painted.   « Less

Slip Painted Earthenware Dish - AMD.161, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high x 6.1" (15.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium:  More »

Slip Painted Earthenware Dish - AMD.161, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 2.5" (6.4cm) high x 6.1" (15.5cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Glazed Earthenware.   « Less

ASHWORTH (Masons)large serving platter, 13 3/4"(35cm) by 10 1/2"(26.5cm), The pattern is called "CHINESE PATTERN" and it displays beautifully in a cabinet or with your fine  More »

ASHWORTH (Masons)large serving platter, 13 3/4"(35cm) by 10 1/2"(26.5cm), The pattern is called "CHINESE PATTERN" and it displays beautifully in a cabinet or with your fine Chinese porcelains. CONDITION: Very good for age. One chip( DOES NOT SHOW FROM FRONT) on top rim, halfway point (see photo. No other damage. DIMENSIONS: WIDTH 13 3/4"(35cm) HEIGHT 10 1/2"(26.5cm)   « Less

Though Rome ruled the world when this amazing vase was created, the vessel projects an aura of startling modernity. The powerful abstraction of its unusual handles lends it a  More »

Though Rome ruled the world when this amazing vase was created, the vessel projects an aura of startling modernity. The powerful abstraction of its unusual handles lends it a graceful, sculptural beauty that delights the eye and tempts the hand. A work of timeless and vibrant beauty, a gift from the ancient world, completely at home in the modern one. - (GF.0087)   « Less

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - AMD.162, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 2.3" (5.8cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan,  More »

Bamiyan Glazed Bowl - AMD.162, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1100 AD to 1300 AD, Dimensions: 2.3" (5.8cm) high x 5" (12.7cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Bamiyan, Medium: Fritware. These Turquoise glazed molded wares form a distinct group of pottery, unified by their fabric, shapes, techniques of making and decorating and their motifs. These wares are made in molds many examples of which have been excavated at very well preserved sites complete with intact kilns. They show ornament in relief on the interior of small bowls. During the manufacturing process, the bowls were stacked on tripods which left distinctive scars on the inside of the bowls. This bowl is decorated with a repetitive scrolling pattern and distinguished by its beautiful iridescence.   « Less

Where once this delicate vessel was filled with rare fragrance, today it contains only the seductive perfume of mystery. Who held it all those centuries ago when the  More »

Where once this delicate vessel was filled with rare fragrance, today it contains only the seductive perfume of mystery. Who held it all those centuries ago when the classical world was in full bloom? Did that person admire its fragile beauty without for a moment imagining that the glass would survive long after the Roman Empire had vanished? When we also are drawn to the lovely shape and colors of this flask, we are linked directly to that ancient life. - (GF.0111)   « Less

Like a rose, the precious scent this vessel once held was guarded by thorn-like protrusions. The spikes could not hold back the hand of time, however, which has robbed the  More »

Like a rose, the precious scent this vessel once held was guarded by thorn-like protrusions. The spikes could not hold back the hand of time, however, which has robbed the vessel of its fragrant contents. As if to compensate for that loss, the centuries have added a luster as radiant as moon glow to the surface of the glass. - (GF.0115)   « Less