Pair of Middle Eastern Islamic Silver Damascene Inlaid Incense Burners

An exceptional and rare pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival silver and copper inlaid Quran Koran side tables, Egypt, circa late 19th century. Fully silver...

A Rare 18th Century Middle Eastern Silk and Silver Thread Green Velvet Tapestry. Presenting a rare and exceptional find, this 18th-century Middle Eastern silk and silver thread gree...

An Islamic "Alhambra" silvered bronze Quran cabinet in the Islamic Nasrid style, Attributed to Rafael Contreras, circa 1880. Of rectangular form with crest and pendant finials to base, with two hinged doors above a drawer, the lock hidden by a hinged plate, profusely cast with vegetal and geometric designs, the doors in openwork, the reverse stamped with maker's mark, 'GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT...

A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Quality Piece. Painted in the sought after famille rose palette with sprigs of indianische Blumen and enriched in gilding, the simulated pierced body supported by four feet painted with stylized dragons, the pierced cover with a Buddhist lion finial. 10" high x 6" wide x 6" deep The shape of this piece, which appears to be unrecorded in the literature, is inspired by similar Chinese porcelain censers from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1654-1722). An example in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated by Li Yi-hua in Qing Porcelain of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong Periods from the Palace Museum Collection, Hong Kong, 1989, pl. 65. Another in the British Museum, London (museum no. PDF, A.812) is catalogued as a perfume-holder. These porcelain examples are in turn inspired by ancient Chinese bronzes from both the Shang (1600-1046 BC) and the Zhou (1046-246 BCE) dynasties, an example of which was sold anonymously by Christie's New York, 22 March 2019, lot 1601. This chain of inspiration tracking backwards from the 19th century to antiquity provides a clear example of how ceramics, and indeed other mediums, are able to influence and motivate the works of later generations. For a Meissen porcelain snuff...

Placido Zuloaga, an extremely rare Spanish gold and silver damascened window frame, circa 1880. The interior is lined and fitted with an orientalist artwork throughout. Signed PZ on the reverse. Placido Zuloaga was a renowned Spanish metalworker and damascene artist known for his exceptional skills in working with gold and silver and for creating intricate and ornate designs on metal surfaces using a technique called damascening. One of Zuloaga's works is this rare gold and silver damascened frame that he created in the late 19th century. The frame is decorated with intricate designs in silver and gold, creating a stunning contrast that is characteristic of Zuloaga's work. The frame is a remarkable example of Zuloaga's artistry and skill, as well as his mastery of the damascening technique. The technique involves inlaying silver or gold wire into the surface of the metal, creating intricate and detailed designs that are both beautiful and durable. Zuloaga's work was highly sought after during his lifetime and is still highly valued today. His pieces are considered to be some of the finest examples of damascene artistry in the world, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence metalworkers and artists today. His works are in private collections and in museums worldwide. Comparative Literature: James D. Lavin, The Art and Tradition of the Zuloagas, Spanish Damascene...

A highly rare and important Spanish damascene, "Egyptian Revival" iron, steel, gold, and silver inlaid clock, circa 1900 Exceptional quality, damascened in gold and silver inlay. Measures: 10" high x 16" wide x 9" deep. Definitely made by one of Placido Zuloaga...

Islamic Middle Eastern brass with silver inlaid Calligraphy box, Mamluk Cairoware 19th century Mamluk Revival Cairoware: It was made in the 19th and...

Large antique 19th century Turkish incense burner or fire pit with pierced brass and solid brass ornamentation. Museum quality piece footed inc...

An important Islamic Khurasan bronze and silver-inlaid inkwell & cover, Eastern Persia, Circa 1200. The inkwell of cylindrical form and having a shallow dome top cover with a tall knopped finial and inlaid with a twin band of scrolled silver. The base of the dome and the rim of the cover having bands on interlaced silver inlay, the inkwell having three loop handles. The body of the inkwell having two bands of silver inlaid Naskh script, between the bands are twin panels...

Chinese Bronze Censor believe to be from the 1800's. The pice is very substantial and heavy - the lid removes to reveal a solid bronze platform for incense. A wonderful piece and hig...

An ancient Khurasan silver and copper inlaid bronze inkwell, Eastern Persia or Herat, 12th-13th century, from an important private Middle East collection. The inkwell is of cylindric...

Incense burner inlaid with cloisonne enamel on silver, made in the Meiji period. This is a gem of the Meiji period by Ipposai. The circular body, has eight demensions with four l...