Islamic Decorative Objects

A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Orientalist Vase, E. Lièvre This large 19th-century French Orientalist vase has a tall baluster form with curved sides, a narrow neck, and...

Extraordinary 19th Century Turkish Copper and Brass Coffee Urn. Intricate hammered geometric floral designs and Islamic lettering. With a solid brass dragon motif handle on a pierced...

Vintage 1950's Agra Indian Shell and Black Marble Box with The Taj Mahal Inlays.Onyx Black Marble Box with Pietra Dura Intricate Abalone Inlay of the Taj Mahal.Fine Quality Shell Inlaid Taj Mahal Box.Black marble trinket box with an inlaid image of the Taj Mahal. This unusual piece has the details drawn on the white shell in black ink, giving it the appearance of a micro mosaic. The surface catches the light and shows some iridescence at different angles.The Anglo Indian style box is lined with black velvet.A Very fine intricate work of Islamic Art.From Agra, India. Circa 1950's.Great gift to express your Love.From a Private Estate Encino Collection. DIMENSIONS: Height: 1.75 in.Width: 3.75 in.Depth: 2.75 in.About the Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is a world-renowned monument located in Agra, India. It is considered one of the most iconic examples of Mughal architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's some information about the Taj Mahal: 1) History: The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653. 2) Architecture: The Taj Mahal combines elements of Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Indian architectural styles. It is primarily made of white marble, with intricate inlay work using semi-precious stones. The central structure is a large dome surrounded by four minarets at each corner. 3) Symbolism: The Taj Mahal is often regarded as a symbol of love. It was built as a testament to Emperor Shah Jahan's eternal love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The gardens and reflecting pool in front of the Taj Mahal add to its romantic ambiance. 4) Location: The Taj Mahal is situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is located approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of India's capital, New Delhi. 5) Visitors: The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year. It is open to the public, except on Fridays when it is reserved for Islamic prayers...

Large fine antique Islamic 19th century Indo Persian Mughal hand-etched and inlaid tined copper brass bowl. Large Mamluk copper basin finely etched and i...

Beautiful Moroccan Hammered Copper Lidded Jar Container Lotus motif unmarked 18 h x 18 w x 15 diameter Preowned vintage. Patina present Refer to images listed

Blue Arab Coffee Set Doobide With Porcelain Finish [Limited Edition of 50th] Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: D 16 cm x W 16 cm x H 18 cm There’...

Late 19th c. early 20th c. Persian Footed Wooden Round Jewelry Box. Antique rare in round shape large Persian wooden box with marquetry called "Sadeli" or "Khatam Kari" with exquisit...

Grey Arab coffee set doobide with porcelain finish [Limited Edition of 50th] Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: D 16 cm x W 16 cm x H 18 cm There’s a theory that the introduction ...

Beige Arab offee set doobide with Porcelain Finish [Limited Edition of 50th] Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: D 16 cm x W 16 cm x H 18 cm There’s a theory that the introduction of coffee to Europe from the Arab world was the catalyst for the Enlightenment back in the 1700s. Alfredo Häblerli’s design for a commemorative coffee set for Dubai’s 2021 World Exhibition was inspired by its deep cultural roots. Now it has been adapted to commemorate BD Barcelona’s 50th anniversary. Doobide Collection is inspired in emirates’ society coffee tradition and has been designed to celebrate BD 50th anniversary. The collection consists of a limited edition of 50 numbered crockery sets...

Antique Kutahya Turkish Vase with Iznik Ottoman Islamic Design. Antique Ottoman Turkish Kütahya Earthenware Vase. Handmade Middle Eastern earthenware vas...

19th Century North-African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah with original patina. Hanukkah Oil Lamp Judaica Jewish cast Metal Bronze Hanukkah Menorah with birds, lions and flowers. Cast b...

Handcrafted round picture frame with scalloped white and brown buffalo horn bone inlaid. Vintage round inlaid bone picture in Moorish Islamic style frame. The frame is created from 3...

Shaped letter opener with rectangular base in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè. Base cm. 7.5 x 15.5 long letter opener cm. 21. Weight ...

Vintage decorative Moroccan Red Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay. Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish red painted glass perfume bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over red glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art Deco, Art Nouveau style is oval shape with curved sides and hand decorated with embossed metal silvered overlay. This has a long metal top spout that unscrews. This is a recycled vintage French perfume bottle...

Before, she was only called Patrizia Guerresi. After the conversion to Islam, Maïmouna Patrizia Guerresi. She is the author of very elaborate shots, but also of sculptures and instal...

Vintage African Tuareg Silver Outer Layer on Ebony Wood Jewelry Box. Rectangular form Islamic Tuareg Jewelry Box. Gorgeous Islamic jewelry treasure trink...

Beautiful and intricate craftsmanship displayed in this tiny frame. It is presumably Persian or Arabic. Fully hallmarked to the back edge of the frame. Meas...

Pair of very decorative brown and green handcrafted Moroccan ceramic vases from Fez with two handles hand-graved with green Arabic Art writing ca...

An unusual antique Islamic cast-bronze lion sculpture, conservatively dated to the late 19th or early 20th century, circa 1900. Attributed broadly to West Asia, this compact but expr...

Antique Islamic Persian Nishapur style ceramic glazed oil lamp. A stunning brown pottery oil lamp in the unique Nishapur style. A pinched top bowl, w...

Created by the French artist, Marcel Début, in the late 19th Century, these are beautiful pieces of naturalistic, figurative sculpture. Marcel Début was born in 1865, and grew up learning the art of carving from his father, Jean Didier Début, who created traditional, realistic sculptures of people...

Moroccan ceramic plate in dark brown with crackled lighter beige. Ceramic plate chiseled with Arabic calligraphy writing in ivory on brown background. Large Moroccan ceramic bowl han...

Green Arab coffee set doobide with Porcelain Finish [Limited Edition of 50th] Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: D 16 cm x W 16 cm x H 18 cm There’s a theory that the introduction...

1940s Antique Brown and Ivory Hand-Crafted Moroccan Ceramic Vase.Very decorative chiseled small brown and ivory cor ceramic handcrafted by artisans in Fez Morocco.Hand-graved etched ceramic with ivory Arabic poetry calligraphy.Mouth opening is 5 in.Size: 10 inches height x 6.5 in diameter.Circa 1940s, Hand made in Fez Morocco.About Ceramic Islamic Art. Islamic ceramic etched art is a form of ceramic artwork that invves intricate designs, calligraphy, and patterns etched or incised onto the surface of ceramic objects. Ceramic Artwork: Ceramic art is the practice of creating objects, scptures, or vessels using clay and other natural materials, such as minerals and water. The process invves shaping the clay, either by hand or using a potter's wheel, and then firing it in a kiln at high temperatures to harden it. The firing process transforms the clay into a durable, non-porous material, making it suitable for functional and decorative purposes. Islamic Ceramic Etched Art: In Islamic ceramics...

Pair of Moroccan dark brown with crackled lighter beige ceramic plates chiseled in with Arabic calligraphy writing in ivory on brown background. These plates could be displayed on a ...

Pink Arab Coffee Set Doobide With Porcelain Finish [Limited Edition of 50th] Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: D 16 cm x W 16 cm x H 18 cm There’s a theory that the introduction of coffee to Europe from the Arab world was the catalyst for the Enlightenment back in the 1700s. Alfredo Häblerli’s design for a commemorative coffee set for Dubai’s 2021 World Exhibition was inspired by its deep cultural roots. Now it has been adapted to commemorate BD Barcelona’s 50th anniversary. Doobide Collection is inspired in emirates’ society coffee tradition and has been designed to celebrate BD 50th anniversary. The collection consists of a limited edition of 50 numbered crockery sets...

Set of four cast and turned brass ottoman candlesticks Turkish, 16th century Measures: Largest: Height 41.5cm, diameter 24cm Smallest: Height 28...

This is a copper tinned chest from the Middle East. It has a heavy metal handle and is pierced. The detailing is quite nice as well as the aged patina. A very nice decorative item.

This is.a really nicely made Middle Eastern Pitcher. It's hand forged metal. The side a beautifully cast. The handle is made of solid hand forged steel. A nice decorative item for y...

Large French patinated bronze Alhambra Islamic vase made for the Islamic market, beautifully hand chiselled and detailed with openwork Bronze handles, the central medallion with Isla...

A Fantastic and Quit Large 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Islamic Arabesque and Floral Motif Centerpiece/Decorative Bowl, Attributed to Édouard ...

A truly magnificent and monumental mid-to-late 19th-century antique Bohemian white overlay cut-to-clear crystal covered pokal urn, standing at an impressive height of 48 cm and measu...

Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and preparing foodstuffs, not only because they were they durable, but because these metals exhibited natural antibacterial properties. This particular jug, most likely made for the storage and serving of liquids such as water or milk, exhibits strong Hispano-Moresque influences. The baluster shape, symmetrical wing-like handles, and fitted, domed lid all reference Spanish Arab...

Bulb-bottomed vase with long neck decorated with multicolored enamel and gold. It is embellished with arabesques, flowers and latticework patterns in orientalist taste on a marbled Bordeaux background. Remnants of a mark underneath. The fascination with the orient and its exotic decoration dominated the 18th-19th centuries. It was China that started the enthusiasm for the costumes and artistic shapes that came from faraway lands. However, as a result of conquests and colonial Expansion, this fascination saw the displacement of its origins. During the 18th century, Chinese and Turkish styles invaded the salons and gardens of royalty as well as affluent esthetes who prided themselves on their taste for The Orient. From then on, baths were Turkish, furniture was lacquered, Persian tapestries...

Large Austrian figurative cold-painted bronze sculpture Austrian, c. 1910 Height 25cm, width 17cm, depth 9cm This cold-painted bronze sculptu...

Large Austrian wood and cold-painted bronze lamp Austria, c. 1910 Height 42cm, width 41cm, depth 30cm This Orientalist lamp is an unusual example of the...

Viennese cold-painted bronze by Bergman depicting Rebecca at the well Austria, c. 1910 Height 30cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm This figural bronze repli...

Iznik-style ceramic and brass-mounted ink stand French, 19th Century Height 10.5cm, width 34cm, depth 19cm Revealing a vase and flowers contained in a border of repeating pattern-work, with two lidded inkwells flanking a central holder, this remarkable desk-piece is a very fine Iznik style inkstand, made in France in the late nineteenth century. Stylistically, it draws upon earlier Islamic...

Bronze alloy sculpture. Signed E. Blot, France, late 19th century. Orientalist style. Attributed to Anatole-Jean Guillot (1865-1911).

Orientalist cold-painted bronze and marble inkstand Austrian, c. 1910 Height 21cm, width 34.5cm, depth 22.5cm This unusual inkstand combines cold-painted bronze elements with a beau...

Pair of enamel ceramic planters, France, late 19th century.

Bronze sculpture, signed Laouse. France, circa 1900. Marble base.