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Place of Origin: South Asian
13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD
Located in London, GB
Ghurid Rulers Of India, Mu'izz Al-Din Muhammad B. Sam (567-602h). Gold 10-Mithqals/Dinars, Balad Ghazna 601h. Obverse: In Field: La Ilaha Illa Allah | Muhammad Rasul Allah | Al-Nasir Li-Din Allah | Amir Al-Mu'minin; In Field (Above, And To Left And Right): Allah A'la; (Below): Ornament Of Two Intertwined Tendrils; In Margin: Qur'an Ix, 33. Reverse: In Field: Al Sultan Al-A'azam | Mu 'Izz Al-Dunya Wa | Al-Din Abu'l-Muzaffar | Muhammad Bin Sam; In Field (Above, And To Left And Right): Allah A'la; (Below): Ornament Of Two Intertwined Tendrils; In Margin: Mint And Date. Weight: 44.82g.
Published: The Shah Firzan Heritage Of Islamic Coins...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique South Asian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Gold
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal period of British India (circa 1825), on low bun feet. In excellent condition, with ...
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1820s Islamic Antique South Asian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ivory, Rosewood
Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlay Lap Desk, with Fitted Interiors
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Anglo-Indian bone inlay lap desk with fitted interiors. Exterior has geometric design. Interior has multiple compartments and folds out ...
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Persian Qajar Period Enameled Paper Mache Royal Pen Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 19th century or Qajar period, this antique hand painted pen box is done in a series of bordered vignettes of Persian men and animals ...
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Early 19th Century Other Antique South Asian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a scroll patterned motif which has been inlaid with gold accents. The fitted top holds f...
Category
18th Century Other Antique South Asian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Gold, Iron
19th Century Sri Lankan Rice Paper Prayer Book Tied with Wooden Binding
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century or earlier, Sri Lankan rice paper prayer book tied with wooden binding.
Beautiful Objet d'Art with prayers written in beautiful Sinhalese script.
Can be separated and...
Category
19th Century Antique South Asian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Mughal India with this rare and...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique South Asian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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