Moorish Decorative Objects

Large decorative wooden box dating from the 1970s, distinguished by its elaborate geometric marquetry decoration. The rectangular form is entirely embellished with intricate patterns...

A beautifully crafted hexagonal jewelry box inlaid with luminous mother‑of‑pearl and abalone seashell, executed in the Moorish design style, circa mid‑20th century. The lid centers a...

A skillfully Kilim Upholstered Stained Pine Middle Eastern Table Chest with nail head decorated trims. Measures 20.5" in width, 10.5" in depth and...

Large Moroccan vase handcrafted in terracotta in classic form hand decorated on floral designs in distinctive Mediterranean colors under jewelry-li...

Impressive large vintage Moroccan lidded urn handcrafted in terra cotta and decorated in distinctive Mediterranean colors under glaze, featuring elaborate jewelry like metalwork and ...

Superb stationary box Probably Kashmir, Indian sub-continent The finest of printed paper applied to softwood. Blue painted interior. Remnants of a makers label on the underside F...

Antique Ethnic North African traditional anklet silver and brass bracelet made into a vide poche, dish, catchall or silver ashtray. Unusual silver tone metal dish made from an Africa...

Moorish Spain Arch Top Intricate detailed wood inlaid Marquetry Jewelry box. An Hispano Moresque Arch Top Wood Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box Casket. Moori...

19th Century bronze color Persian Islamic vase with flared lip. Brass patinated Islamic vase with flared lip, probably dating to the early 19th century. Hand-chased and embossed br...

Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. Large circular Moorish Middle East jewelry...

Solid brass large vintage Moroccan candle holders set of two. Moroccan vintage brass candlestick heavy solid cast brass, handcrafted with etched geometric design. Tall Moorish styl...

Large green Moorish ceramic Urns chiseled with Arabic calligraphy poetry writing. Handcrafted vases from Fez Morocco etched with Arabic calligraphy. This kind of Art Writing looks ca...

Beautiful 19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet on Paw Feet. Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or just as a ...

Micro Mosaic Persian Islamic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box. 1950s Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Trinket Mosaic Box. Handcrafted mar...

Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Glass Candle Lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurr...

Handcrafted antique bright yellow Moroccan glazed ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work overlaid. Large bright yellow glazed ceramic vase with silver filigree...

Fabulous handcrafted antique Moroccan ceramic vase in Moorish style adorned with Fine filigree silver nickel work overlaid. The color of...

Handcrafted marquetry Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted scene. Handcrafted khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Pers...

Vintage Moroccan Moorish clear glass lantern with intricate metal filigree. Octagonal shape, delicately handcrafted by artisans in Morocco. Bronze metal color finish. Could be used w...

Hand painted porcelain collectible Fitz and Floyd resting Nubian camel figurine. Beautifully detailed Arabian camel, the camel is kneeling in rest and ...

Middle Eastern Moorish antique round brass tray. 19th century handcrafted circular brass platter hammered with Islamic Moorish designs. Heavy brass wit...

Vintage Moorish Geometric Inlaid Wood Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box A beautifully crafted vintage Middle Eastern cigarette dispenser box featuring intricate geometric mosaic inl...

Large Moroccan metal and clear glass lanterns.Hurricane candle lamp in hexagonal shape with vintage rust color metal finish.The top of the lantern is handcut with Moorish designs.The lantern has a small door to access the inside.Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family.In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface, as a sconce on a wall bracket or as a hurricane candle lantern...

This is a Moorish-style jewelry box adorned with inlaid marquetry work, featuring a mosaic of geometric and floral patterns. The design is highly detailed, with small pieces of wood ...

Artisan made hand-engraved metal trinket for jewelry or personal smalls. Moorish/Islamic ornamentation and techniques high-lighted by panels of white camel bone and red 'jewels' of n...

Pair of Moroccan dark brown ceramic urns with lid from Fez Morocco. Chiseled and hand-carved calligraphy designs ornate the urns in the Ottoman style. Very decorative handmade Mooris...

An impressive large 19th-century Islamic tinned copper basin, richly hand-engraved with monumental Arabic calligraphy, intricate arabesques and densely worked geometric ornament in t...

Spanish Moorish Marquetry Walnut Trinket Box, Granada, circa 1940 An exquisite and highly decorative Spanish marquetry footed box, handcrafted in Gr...

Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader. The piece shows great attention to detail and craftsm...

A very sculptural and tactile Turkish copper water jug of some age with a lovely patina. Beautifully hand beaten copper with domed base tapering to a narrow neck with hand formed rin...

All handcrafted and very stylish pair of photo frames with inlaid Islamic designs. You don't necessary need to have an Arabic (inspired) interior to fall in love and decorate your home with these stunning Moorish picture frames. The workmanship is there for everyone to see and the combination of the warm colors of the wood and the inlaid shell simply is to die for. It is every antique sellers...

Gorgeous and substantial, striking tall iconic 1960s Hollywood Regency vintage Sarreid style cast brass standing deer sculpture with large antlers. Large and heavy vintage midcentury solid hollow cast brass stag buck deer...

Vintage Miniature Moroccan Fez Pottery Lidded Jobbana Jar with Silver Filigree, Moorish Decor This is a vintage Moroccan Fez pottery lidded jar featuring blue and white hand-painted ...

Stunning mosaic design, this intricate wood box is made from multiple micro pieces of wood with some possible bone inlays. Gorgeous craftsmanship. A true work of art. Would be a ...

This gorgeous octagonal wooden box with a slightly domed top is decorated in mostly shimmering mother of pearl fine quality inlay with some bone and black lacquer interspersed. The b...

Fine Pair of French Champlevé Enamel and Onyx Garniture Urns 10 ¼"H x 7"W Pair of Moorish-revival garnitures, c. 1880, each a banded onyx vessel with domed onyx cover and enameled ...

A Magnificent and Large Pair of Silvered Bronze "Alhambra" Moorish Vases, by Tiffany Studios, New York. Inspired by the medieval Spanish Nasrid, or "Alhambra," vases dating from the...

Monumental antique Egyptian Mamluk Revival floor candle stand, handcrafted in brass during the late 19th century, circa 1880. Measuring an impressive 62 inches high by approximately ...

Vintage Moroccan Moorish metal and stained colored glass candle lantern Handcrafted small Moroccan glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Multi-color molded glass in green, lavender, blue...

Brass Middle Eastern Egyptian Islamic bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and hand carved with Arabic calligraphy writing inscriptions. Islamic hand-etched Moorish style brass vessel. Engraved and hand-chased Arabic Islamic calligraphy and geometric arabesque and floral designs on polished brass vase. Fine brass decorative Middle Eastern Islamic art metalwork object. Measures: Top opening: 4" Base 3.75" Widest part diameter 9" Height 4.25". Condition. Some dents see pictures. 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...

Set of two Antique Moroccan Fez Ceramic Vases with Chiseled Arabic Calligraphy, Early 20th Century A magnificent pair of antique Moroccan ceramic vase handcrafted in the historic city of Fez (Fès), celebrated for centuries as Morocco's foremost center of fine pottery. This impressive vessel showcases the rich artistic heritage of Islamic craftsmanship through its elegant proportions, vibrant hand-painted decoration, and beautifully chiseled Arabic calligraphy encircling the body. Expertly wheel-thrown and hand-decorated, the vase features traditional motifs against a soft ivory crackled glaze, a classic color combination synonymous with the master potters of Fez. This impressive vessel showcases the timeless beauty of Moorish craftsmanship, featuring an earthy dark brown to black clay body meticulously hand-carved with flowing Arabic calligraphy highlighted in contrasting ivory tones. The central decorative band is adorned with finely incised Arabic poetry...

Stunning mosaic design, this intricate wood box is made from multiple micro pieces of wood with some possible bone inlays. Gorgeous craftsmanship. A true work of art. Would be a g...

Stunning mosaic, geometric design, and gorgeous craftsmanship. This work is made of beautiful dark wood and shell and/or bone inlay. The iron handles are also a nice touch. A genuine...

A beautiful Italian Moorish bone inlay frame with saint (Inscribed Roma) for a painting or a mirror. Very much in the Renzo Mongiardino Taste. Inner...

A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...

Vintage rectangular Moroccan inlaid decorative box. This unusual Moroccan or Middle Eastern Arabesque box of mixed inlaid woods in a mosaic pattern is th...

An exceptional pair of monumental Moroccan glazed ceramic urns, handcrafted in Fez circa 1950 and distinguished by their commanding scale, rich coloration and elaborate Arabic calligraphic decoration. Standing 33 inches high and measuring 16 inches in diameter each, these impressive floor-standing vessels have elegant baluster-shaped bodies surmounted by coordinating fitted lids. Their substantial proportions and strong vertical silhouettes give them an architectural presence rarely encountered in Moroccan decorative pottery. Each urn is covered in a deep, saturated green glaze contrasted against a warm earthen-brown ground. Flowing bands of Arabic calligraphy have been individually incised and carved into the ceramic surface, creating a richly textured design that changes in appearance as light moves across the vessels. The restrained two-color palette allows the intricacy of the lettering and the sculptural contours of the urns to remain the principal focus. The calligraphic decoration reflects the extraordinary importance of the written form within Islamic and Moorish art, where letters are appreciated not only for their meaning but also for their rhythm, balance and visual beauty. Here, the script functions as an ornamental composition, encircling the vessels with expressive movement. The precise wording of the calligraphy has not been independently translated. Handcrafted in Fez, one of Morocco’s most celebrated centers of ceramic production, the urns demonstrate the region’s long tradition of combining thrown earthenware, carved decoration and brilliant glazing. Their layered surfaces and monumental forms also evoke the calligraphic and arabesque ornament found throughout historic Hispano-Moresque architecture, including the palaces and courtyards of Granada and Andalusia. As a matched pair, the urns offer exceptional decorative versatility. They could flank a grand fireplace, Moorish archway, console table or entrance hall, or provide dramatic symmetry within a library, staircase landing or Mediterranean-style interior. They would be equally effective in a protected loggia or covered courtyard, where their deep green glaze would complement limestone, plaster, carved wood and antique textiles. Because they are vintage ceramics, sheltered decorative use is recommended. The pair is presented in good vintage condition with wear and surface variations consistent with age, previous use and traditional hand production. Natural differences in the glaze, carving and form should be appreciated as evidence of their individually handcrafted character. Any use with water should be preceded by professional testing or the addition of watertight liners. Sold as a set of two. Each urn measures 33 inches high by 16 inches in diameter. A rare and highly sculptural pair for collectors of Moroccan pottery, Islamic calligraphy, Moorish decorative arts and monumental architectural objects. Moroccan ceramic urns, Fez pottery, Arabic calligraphy ceramics, monumental lidded urns, green glazed pottery, Moorish decorative arts, Islamic calligraphic art, Moroccan floor vases...

A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, decorated on all sides with middle eastern calligraphy. Comprising an inkwell and a pen compar...

Antique Middle Eastern Qajar early 1900s Persian style picture photo album, with hand painted miniature on the cover. Middle Eastern scrapbook is hand painted with 22-karat gold, wi...

A fine example of a diminutive burled walnut vargueno, collector or valuables cabinet, with molded cornice and drop front, opening to a multi-drawer ...

1920s Antique Moroccan Silver Plated Footed Tea Caddy with hinged lid. This authentic Moroccan brass silver plated box has a beautiful etched geometri...

Vintage Moroccan Red and Gold Embossed Leather Padfolio. Vintage Red Rust Orange Leather 22k Gold Embossed Hand Painted Moroccan Book Cover Portfolio. This is a vintage handcrafted h...

Antique Moroccan wood box painted on all six sides with symbolic floral designs over an architecturally intriguing form and a removable pitched lid.

Early 20th century blue Moroccan Ceramic plate hand made in Fez. Handcrafted and glazed decorative ceramic bowl from Fez, Morocco. Featuring an elaborate hand-painted Moorish pattern...

Large 17th Century Hispano-Moresque Lusterware Pottery Charger. The charger features a deep rounded form with a rich terracotta glaze over a cream background. The central design radi...

Large Middle Eastern Islamic finely hand-etched brass memorial footed bowl decorated with medallions with Arabic calligraphy inscriptions and scene of wild animals. Moorish style hea...

A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand Extra dimensions without stand Height: 21cm Width: 48.5cm Depth: 24.5cm ...

Exquisite Middle Eastern Islamic inlay jewelry box intricately inlaid with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid micro mosaic marquetry. The interior is lined wi...

Elegant large footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral decor.A Sorrento Italy Romance Inlayed Wood Music Box Handcrafted in Italy, upon opening, the music box begins to play a theme. Elegant large footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted with foliages. The box is made in Italy stamped in the bottom. The musical movement...

Beautiful large octagonal decorative box from 20th-century Spain, featuring intricate geometric inlay work and a rich combination of natural wood, ivory-colored, black, and gray tone...