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Material: Brass
Antique 16th Century Islamic Safavid Al Jazari Combination Locking Brass Casket
Located in Portland, OR
A highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th Century Arab inventor & artist Ismail Al Jazari. Circa...
Category
16th Century Iraqi Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen Box
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and important late 15th century Mamluk period inlaid penbox (Qalamdan), possibly Syria or Mosul, late 1400's.
The slightly domed penbox is lavishly inlaid with gold and silver...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Syrian Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Brass
A Gilt and Polychrome Oversized Statue of Avalokiteshvara Nepal 7.5 ft H.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An oversized Gilt and Polychrome Cast Metal Copper alloy Sculpture of Sahasrabhuja Lokeshvara Avalokiteshvara Nepal.
Nepal, 20st century.
Dimensions: height 88in; width 60in; depth 3...
Category
Late 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Brass Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and well engraved WWI brass shell case with and Egyptian style scene set below script dating from around 1915. The large and heavily made shell case is of tall cylindr...
Category
1910s Vintage Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Moroccan Brass Tea Kettle Pot on Stand 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique ceremonial Moroccan brass handcrafted kettle on stand.
Antique Brass Tea Kettle Pot with warmer on Stand.
Museum quality, one of a kind antique finely and delicately hand-crafted tea water pot.
Great decorative oversized Moroccan kettle...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Rare Japanese Ginbari Cloisonne Vase Irises by Kumeno Teitaro 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
A rare early Ginbari cloisonne work by renowned Meiji master Kumeno Teitaro. In high-shouldered ovoid form with six lobes in the body, which forms the s...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique German Padlock-Lock " F. Sengpiels Patent with Otiginal Key Around 1902
Located in Wien, AT
Antique german Padlock-LOCK " F. SENGPIELS Patent with otiginal key around 1902.
Original condition.
Very good quality.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen Box
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and important late 15th century Mamluk period inlaid penbox (Qalamdan), possibly Syria or Mosul, late 1400's.
The slightly domed penbox is lavishly inlaid with gold and silver...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Syrian Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Brass
Antique 16th Century Islamic Safavid Al Jazari Combination Locking Brass Casket
Located in Portland, OR
A highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th Century Arab inventor & artist Ismail Al Jazari. Circa...
Category
16th Century Iraqi Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A small brass canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the 19th century and is decorated with etchi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Engraved Copper and Brass Tin Lined Chafing Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vintage, large, oval beautifully engraved copper chaffing dish has solid brass handles on the sides and the top. There is a large cup for the sterno to sit in and the cabriole l...
Category
1940s Egyptian Islamic Vintage Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper, Tin
Vintage Triangular Hanukkah Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Hannukah Menorah. This vintage piece is a replica of a menorah from the 14th century southern Europe. Made in Israel, this piece is ...
Category
1970s Israeli Baroque Vintage Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Islamic Dallah Arabic Turkish Brass Coffee Pot or Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Islamic Dallah Arabic Turkish Brass Coffee Pot or Tea Pot.
Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic brass coffee pot with birds and geometric etched triba...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Islamic Mughal Rajasthani Large Moorish Round Brass Tray with Crest Edge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Mughal Rajasthani Large Polished Round Brass Tray with Crest Edges.
Asian Antique Islamic Mughal Rajasthani Large Polished round Brass Tray with crest edges, 3o inches in diameter.
Rare find, large antique...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The body of the ware is enameled with floral and foliage motifs made in the Cloisonne technique...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large antique 19th century handcrafted decorative Indo-Persian Mughal brass tray.
Asian metalwork finely embossed and hammered with floral and figural and...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th century Indo Persian Brass Coffee Tray - Hammer Engraved
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautifully crafted round tray showcases designs typical of Qajar art. Made from brass, the tray features detailed engravings that reflect the rich arti...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Oversized Tall Moorish Mughal Indian Brass Ewer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized 3 feet tall Middle Eastern, Mughal Indian style brass decorative ewer.
Very decorative handcrafted brass Moorish Arabian style coffee pot, wine or water pitcher.
Hand-ham...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Tibetan Gau Box Silver Turquoise pendant necklace
Located in London, GB
Ga`u Box necklace with silver with Turquoise inlay with coral and turquoise beads
All Tibet/ Himalaya mid 20th century
Category
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Mughal India Round Brass Tray with Islamic Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style.
19th century collector...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Oversized Tall Moorish Mughal Indian Brass Ewer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized 3 feet tall Middle Eastern, Mughal Indian style brass decorative ewer.
Very decorative handcrafted brass Moorish Arabian style coffee pot, wine or water pitcher.
Hand-ham...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Arabic Copper Coffee Pot Dallah
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot.
Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted b...
Category
Late 19th Century Omani Folk Art Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Egyptian Middle Eastern Brass Candleholder Floor Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Extremely fine antique 19th century Moorish Egyptian Islamic floor candlestick in brass with Kufic Moorish revival pierced foliate openworks chased and chiseled with Persian calligraphy.
Antique 19th century or earlier Middle Eastern Egyptian Arabic candleholder lamp with open work design and calligraphy.
Rising from wide trumpet foot through to slightly tapering cylindrical shaft with two pronounced collars to gently flaring mouth and flat rim, the shaft with pierced openwork lattice containing scrolling vine issuing from cusped palmettes, bordered above and below by bands of engraved scrolling floral vine, the upper section of the foot and the body below the mouth with further pierced openwork sections in rectangular cusped cartouches with similar design set in a ground of engraved scrolling floral vine, interlocking palmettes and stylized cloud bands, band of verses.
Could be used for candle or incense.
This large floor candle holder...
Category
19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Islamic Brass Bowl Fine Metalwork Hand Etched Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic art Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic calligraphy.The polished brass bowl is profusely chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4" height Mouth opening: 5".Great Middle Eastern brass metalwork decorative Islamic art objects.Handcrafted Moorish hand-etched Islamic metal brass bowl.Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy writing and geometric designs on brass vessel.Very Intricate fine Middle eastern Moorish Islamic Art metalwork, museum quality artwork.Late 19th Century.Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880.Condition: Wear consistent with age and use.
Islamic brass metalwork is an intricate and beautiful form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particular, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs.
Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various cultures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs.
The process of creating brass trays involves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques involved:
1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass object. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry.
2) Metalworking: The object is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the object. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal.
3) Engraving: The surface of the metal is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tools to create fine details and elaborate patterns.
4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree involves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and soldering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, involves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs.
5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like polishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect.
While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible.
Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage.
Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship.
This antique Islamic brass bowl...
Category
19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inlaid Decorative Vase Moorish Style 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century decorative beautiful and unusual Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish brass inlaid decorative vase with flared lip engraved and inlaid with silver and copper compound.
Engraved and decorated with very fine Moorish Islamic designs in Arabic script, floral and organic designs in silver, copper and brass inlay with medallions inscription-filled surrounded by vegetal interlace and a band of foliate Arabesque patterns.
Mamluke Persian Revival style, Islamic inlay...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Mughal Indian Handcrafted Decorative Hammered Moorish Brass Tray
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large handcrafted decorative Indian Mughal Moorish brass tray.
Embossed and hammered with floral and mystique animal scenes with Arabic script etched.
Large decorative hanging...
Category
19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, Meiji era, enamel plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image of a butterflies, blossoming flowers surrounded by tradit...
Category
18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Large Phoenix and Dragon, circa 1940s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1940s Chinese Cloisonné large vase. Cloisonné is an ancient technique which incorporates decorative materials like enamel, colored glass, or gemstones into metalwork objects bound by wire on metal backing. The vase features extraordinary depictions of Chinese mythological phoenix bird and a dragon in vibrant colors of red, blue, pink, and green, against a black background with gold geometric overlay. Also featured are vibrant greenery leaves and puffy clouds or floral motifs in pastel colors.
The vase has a large urn design with a bronze rim and base. The vase features a series of blue foliage along the base and has ancient Chinese geometric motifs along the top perimeter. This is an unusually tall vase and comes with a hand carved mahogany wood base. Vase Measure 26" height without the base and 29.5"H with the base. Looks amazing with or without the base. Second vase with pink dragon...
Category
1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Brass Metalwork
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Middle Eastern Arabian Tinned Copper Dallah
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot.
Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted b...
Category
19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century Mughal Indo Persian Fine Antique Brass Round Tray 17 in
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style in the center. 19th cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Monumental Moroccan Polished Metal Brass Tray Platter 39 inches
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Monumental Moroccan metal polished brass tray platter.
Polished decorative metal brass tray with very fine intricate Moorish geometric designs.
Hand-hammered and chiseled in geometri...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese Republic Period Cloisonne Mounted Brass Casket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Chinese Republic period cloisonne mounted brass casket or box dating from around 1920-30. The heavily made quality casket is of rectangular shape with a hinged cove...
Category
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Mughal Indo Persian Fine Antique Brass Round Tray 17 in
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style in the center. 19th cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful large antique Edwardian brass cannon having a wonderful model of a brass cannon with lovely decoration, movable wheels and cannon.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine with Silk Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Brass Metalwork
Materials
Copper, Brass
Chinese Lao Tian Li Cloisonne Cylindrical Box, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful antique Chinese cloisonné cylindrical box and cover by Lao Tian Li, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The box of cylindrical form and w...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Antique Brass Chinese Brazier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass Chinese brazier.
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Golden "Figa" Single Door Handle in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Contemporary golden handle, in cast brass.
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil.
This golden handle was meticulously handmade by master artisans one delicate piece at a time. It is therefo...
Category
2010s South American Brutalist Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Islamic Art Handcrafted Etched Polished Brass Tray 12.5 in. Collectible 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Collectible Islamic Brass Round Tray , handcrafted, hammered and chased with intricate designs and Arabic writing.
Decorative circular antique polished brass tray with etched s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cased Ultra Lens, English, Optical Magnifier, Working Order, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is vintage cased Ultra Lens. An English, plated brass optical magnifier in working order, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
In working order, with a fine cased set o...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Edo Period Japanese Samurai Iron Stirrups with Brass or Bronze Inlay
Located in Centennial, CO
A pair of antique Edo period (1603–1867) Japanese Samurai Abumis (stirrups for horseback-riding) expertly crafted out of cast iron with brass or bronze inlay in the form of a stylize...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Large 19th Century Antique Indian Hindu Ganesha Figural Votive Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Portland, OR
A large antique early 19th century Indian brass votive oil lamp modeled as the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, circa 1800.
A finely cast brass figure of Lord ...
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish Islamic Brass Pierced Floor Lamp 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish pierced brass and copper floor lamp.
Beautiful Middle Eastern Islamic Syrian, Persian style brass floor lamp is handcrafted with Moorish calligraphy Arabian designs.
Extremely fine antique Islamic floor brass lamp with Kufic Mamluk revival pierced foliate openwork’s chased and chiselled with Arabic calligraphy and figures.
The Moorish brass shade is intricately hand-pierced with Islamic Tuluth writing and designs.
Great exquisite Middle Eastern Asian Museum quality piece, beautiful desirable patina.
Same floor lamp could be found at the Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum.
Hand-hammered decorative collector Islamic brass Moorish folk art
Antique 19th century Middle Eastern floor lamp...
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Brass Bowl 1900s-1940s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This account consists of five companies.
As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and deal in carefully selected items.
With my 20 years of experience, I am re-proposing Japanese antiques from a new perspective.
This is a very old Japanese brass bowl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Brass Double Fish Shaped Lock with Key, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimension: Width: 13cm Height: 1cm Depth: 7cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Islamic Brass Bowl Fine Metalwork Hand Etched Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic art Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic calligraphy.The polished brass bowl is profusely chased with vines and vegetal motifs and inscribed with Islamic verses of the Holly Koran.This bowl has been professionally cleaned and polished.Measures: Diameter 7.25" x 4" height Mouth opening: 5".Great Middle Eastern brass metalwork decorative Islamic art objects.Handcrafted Moorish hand-etched Islamic metal brass bowl.Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy writing and geometric designs on brass vessel.Very Intricate fine Middle eastern Moorish Islamic Art metalwork, museum quality artwork.Late 19th Century.Date of Manufacture: Circa 1880.Condition: Wear consistent with age and use.
Islamic brass metalwork is an intricate and beautiful form of art that originated in the Islamic world. It encompasses a wide range of decorative objects made from brass or other metals such as copper, bronze, and silver. Brass trays, in particular, are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and intricate designs.
Islamic brass metalwork has a rich history that dates back to the early Islamic period, with its roots in the metalworking traditions of ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. However, Islamic artisans developed their own unique styles and techniques, blending elements from various cultures and creating distinctive motifs that reflected Islamic aesthetics and religious beliefs.
The process of creating brass trays involves several steps, each requiring specialized skills. Here is a general overview of the traditional techniques involved:
1) Design: A skilled artist or calligrapher creates the design for the brass object. Islamic brass metalwork often incorporates intricate geometric patterns, arabesques, floral motifs, and calligraphy inspired by Quranic verses or poetry.
2) Metalworking: The object is typically made from a sheet of brass or another metal. The metal is cut into the desired shape and then hammered or pressed to create the object. Traditional techniques such as repoussé (hammering from the reverse side) or chasing (hammering on the front side) may be employed to shape the metal.
3) Engraving: The surface of the metal is often decorated with intricate engravings or etchings. Skilled artisans use chisels, gravers, or other specialized tools to create fine details and elaborate patterns.
4) Filigree and Inlay: Some brass trays feature additional decorative elements such as filigree or inlay work. Filigree involves shaping thin wires of brass into delicate patterns and soldering them onto the tray's surface. Inlay work, on the other hand, involves embedding contrasting materials such as silver or copper into the brass, creating intricate designs.
5) Surface Treatment: After the main decorative work is complete, the tray may undergo surface treatments to enhance its appearance. This can include processes like polishing, buffing, or applying various chemical patinas to create an aged or oxidized effect.
While this bowl has certainly witnessed the passage of time, it remains in remarkably good condition, with only minor signs of age that add character to its appearance. The patina on the brass enhances its antique allure, making it a truly authentic and captivating collectible.
Arabic Calligraphy: The Arabic writing on the bowl is a work of art in itself. The calligraphy showcases the mastery of the scribe's hand, with flowing curves and intricate details that form an elegant script. The script may include Quranic verses, blessings, or poetic verses, depending on the bowl's origin and purpose. The inscriptions are not only visually striking but also carry profound meaning, making this bowl a beautiful representation of Islamic heritage.
Intricate Patterns: In addition to the Arabic calligraphy, the bowl features intricate geometric patterns and motifs that further enhance its visual appeal. These patterns are a hallmark of Islamic art and reflect the mathematical precision and artistic creativity that defined Islamic craftsmanship.
This antique Islamic brass bowl...
Category
19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Etched Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A small brass canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the 19th century and is decorated with etchi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Chinese White Brass Happiness Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this petite 19th-century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a well-to-do person on a cold winter's night in northern China. The brazier is crafted of white brass in a rectangular form, complete with a hinged handle and an intricately pierced lid with a chrysanthemum pattern. The exterior is etched with a pattern of golden coins...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Arabian Tinned Copper Dallah
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern Arabian tinned copper Dallah coffee pot.
Antique decorative Arabic coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted b...
Category
19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Brass Coffee Pot circa 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern traditional Arabian brass Dallah coffee pot.
Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased brass with riveted brass finish and a very large spout. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Omani Islamic Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Chinese early 20th C Scholar’s Brass Seal Paste or Ink Box Baitong
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This early 20th-century Chinese scholar’s box is crafted from brass and features intricate calligraphy on its lid. Likely used for storing seal paste or ink, this square box is a fin...
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Brass Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century antique Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot.
Islamic Moorish coffee pot hand-hammered and chased c...
Category
Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Japanese Meiji Dragon & Floral Pattern Cloisonne Koro & Cover
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique Meiji period Japanese cloisonne Koro and cover decorated with dragon and floral designs and dating from around 1880. This delightful Koro stands raised on three bra...
Category
1870s Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver
Located in Newark, England
INLAID WITH A GOLD AND SILVER DEER
From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki. The Japanese Box of re...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed finial. Characterized by cloisonne floral designs...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Rare Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Green Dragon Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period brass oil lamp. Features a vivid cloisonne enamel dragon motif set within a flower design, a distinctive characteristic of Japanese decorative arts during the era. The inclusion of three mounts for hanging suggests a functional and versatile design, allowing it to be suspended for ambient lighting. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Lamps...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Brass Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Brass Guardian Temple Lion Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well cast brass temple lion with fierce open mouth, armored headdress, bold protective stance.
Dimensions: 9" W x 4 3/4" D x 11" H
Condition: brass imperfection at base of tail th...
Category
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Hindu brass decorative box.
This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking trinket box container.
It has six compartments that lock ...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Dallah Arabic Middle Eastern Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot.
Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass...
Category
Late 19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mughal India Round Brass Tray with Islamic Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Mughal Indo Persian fine antique brass round tray hand chased with Islamic calligraphy in Mameluke style.
19th century collector...
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Dallah Arabic Copper and Brass Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot.
Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with riveted brass finish and a ...
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Early 20th Century Omani Islamic Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Hindu brass decorative box.
This is an antique Mughal style brass Indian ornate locking trinket box container.
It has six compartments that lock ...
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Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Egyptian Hebraique Revival Hand Etched Brass Pot Jardiniere
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern 19th century large scale Jewish Egyptian finely hand etched brass memorial bowl decorated with medallions with Hebrew inscriptions, pyramids, sphinx, and human figures...
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19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Pair Japanese Choshi Sake Ewers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful pair of 19th century Octagonal Choshi or Sake Ewers that was created during the late Edo or Meiji Period. The Choshi are composed of an Octagonal finely cast iron kettle with and open end spout which differentiates them from the traditional Japanese tea kettle...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Chinese Red Cloisonné Zodiac Vases, with Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese red cloisonné zodiac vases, with stands, each one with gilt brass phoenix bird ring handles, with 'cracked ice' and floating animal medalli...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Antique Victorian Dutch Brass Jardiniere
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large Antique Victorian Dutch Brass Jardiniere having a quality antique Victorian Dutch brass jardiniere, Having lions heads ring handles to the sides, decorated with traditional sce...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique High Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate With Owl Cranes Fan
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is superbly enameled with polychrome patterns, including three fans showing flowers and birds, the background...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique Pair Of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Goldstone Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese cloisonne vases from the Meiji period featuring an elegant form with high shoulders and a saturated brown color enamel. Decorated with mosaic patterns with...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Brass Metalwork
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Pair Of Arms Door Handles by Quintana Partners
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Arm Door Handles combine elegance and originality in a unique proposal that transforms any space with its iconic and sophisticated design. With the stylized shape of an arm, thes...
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2010s Spanish Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Ottoman Brass Inkwell and Pen Case Qalamdan
Located in Stamford, CT
Exceptional Turkish etched brass Qalamdan, a traveling scribe's inkwell and pen case. The beautiful dome topped inkwell is rare, it is attached by chain to th...
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Decorative Censer, Chinese, Brass, Incense Burner, Qing, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative censer. A Chinese, brass incense burner with dragon and elephant motif, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing Qing dynasty censer...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Brass Metalwork
Materials
Brass
