West Asian Folk Art

This vintage Yahyali runner from the Kayseri region of Central Anatolia presents a bold and expressive example of Anatolian village weaving. The composition is defined by a vertical ...

The front section from a colossal Archaic Cypriot sculpture, preserving the sweeping eyes and characteristic smile of Cypro-Archaic art. Discovered by Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832...

A striking and well-preserved pedestal-footed bowl, with vibrant painted decoration typical of early pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Flourishing during the ...

The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...

This is a rare antique Sewan Kazak Rug from the Sewan / Sevan region in the southwest Caucasia. This is another handsome example of the “Sewan” Ka...

This is an Antique & Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in...

Turkish Court Manufactury Rugs were woven in the Egyptian workshops founded by Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Those carpets were woven in Egypt, following the paper cartoons pro...

A charming jug with a beautifully burnished red-brown slip and decoration in black pigment, iconic of early Iron Age pottery production on the island of Cyprus. Produced in large qua...

This is an early Russian orthodox travelling Icon, hand made of bronze, which we date to 18th Century or earlier. The bronze icon is cast with a main rectangular slightly curved shape with a smaller rectangular tab section above. The reverse has a hanging spigot cast into the top tab section. This piece has a mix of colours within the bronze with the high points being worn and shiny from wear and use. This antique bronze icon probably depicts Saint Nicholas as the central image with other figures ( children?) either side of the head, all within a border. There are other details on the icon including letters and numbers towards the top of the main rectangle. The tab section is also decorated. The reverse also carries decoration but is quite worn. Overall an early and very interesting Russian bronze Icon...

A charming ancient Cypriot juglet, of the beloved amphora-type, covered in a vibrant red-brown slip with bands of concentric circle decoration in black pigment. Almost iconic of Iron...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

A charming, handmade blackware jug with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus before the invention of the potters wh...

A striking bichrome ware juglet with a geometric design and concentric circles in black and red slip, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of...

Antique East Anatolian long runner rug. A great antique village rug from Eastern Turkey with considerable age and a highly unusual and intriguing design. The pile of the rug is knotted in angora (mohair), rather than wool, another unusual feature. Fantastic color palette with superb natural dyes. A top-flight collectible item that should be of interest even for the seasoned connoisseurs. Well preserved and complete after minimal professional repairs. As a valuable antique...

A vintage Turkish cicim mini kilim featuring an earth brown field with crisp geometric lattice motifs and richly textured raised embroidery. The composition is grounded and architect...

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has a wonderful special col...

A charming, miniature blackware bowl with incised decoration, iconic of early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The simple banding and geometric de...

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.31. This blue background rug has a variation of masi awi...

A charming terracotta flask with a vibrant orange-red burnished surface and black-painted geometric decoration, characteristic of pottery production in Cyprus during the Cypro-Archai...

This charming figure is iconic of the early, multicultural art of Cypro-Archaic Cyprus (c.750-480 BC). Crafted and placed in a sanctuary in lieu of the worshipper, it was a particula...

This vintage square carpet presents a disciplined yet visually compelling composition, centered around a precise focal point from which concentri...

This is a repeat of large sweeping arabesques in muted colors adorning the midnight blue field rug designed in the early 20th century that originates from the Bidjar region in northw...

A charming, handmade redware jug with abstract fish decoration painted in black slip, iconic of early Iron Age Cypriot pottery, and still retaining its original export license. The g...

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and tex...

This is an antique Central Anatolian Kilim from the Yahyali region in Kayseri with a rare and beautiful color composition. The earliest recorded occupation of Kayseri dates back to ...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

This brilliant and large mosaic panel is composed of multicoloured tesserae on a cream ground, depicting the seated god Hermes. Dynamically rendered, he wears his winged cap, a toga...

This is an antique Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Şarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in a...

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

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...

A radiant example of early 20th-century Anatolian artistry, this 1920s Antique Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the timeless grace and softness for which Oushak weavings are globally c...

This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account of his trave...

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim, from the Isparta region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special colors and ...

This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...

This exquisite antique Turkish Oushak rug exemplifies the refined artistry and subtle beauty characteristic of Oushak weaving traditions. The rug's softly muted palette features a ha...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such as angular large-scale floral patterns. They usually evoke a calmness and peacefuln...

A particularly well-preserved and remarkably well-provenanced bichrome ware jug with a geometric design, comprising red banding and concentric circles in black slip. The striking pat...

Handcrafted antique 19th century copper Middle Eastern Islamic copper ewer with basin. The Turkish Ottoman style Arabian brass ewer with a rounded body, on short splayed foot, engrav...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

19th Century Antique Middle Eastern Asian traditional Turkish ottoman copper Dallah coffee pot. Antique Coffee pot hand-hammered and chased copper with r...

A beautifully engaging, darkly nuanced Theotokos of Vladimir Russian icon (or possibly Our Lady of Kazan Icon/Mother of God of Kazan) tempera painting (and possibly gold leaf) on a wooden panel featuring the Madonna (Mother Mary) and infant child (a baby Jesus Christ) in her arms. Theotokos is the term for an Eastern icon...

Wonderfully charismatic and of imposing size, this ancient Roman mosaic depicts a deer with head erect and large antlers, galloping to the left mid-stride, with outstretched legs tha...

Origin and Inspiration The Oversized Mamluk Revival Carpet with Central Octagonal Medallion is a contemporary interpretation of one of the most celebrated weaving traditions in the ...

The source of carpet comes from the Mercer Collection Sotheby's 2000 (catalog cover). This Mamluk-Cairene carpet is known, curiously featuring some type of lattice was designed in th...

A striking bichrome ware plate with concentric circles in black and red slip, iconic of the early Bronze Age pottery production on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The simple band...

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...

This superb marble mosaic is a Roman original from the 3rd to 4th Century AD. It features a winged Eros, wearing a billowing cape, holding his bow in his outstretched right arm and ...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Runner Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are...

This is Eastern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Design Kilim, from the Kayseri region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful spec...

Origin and Inspiration The Grand Mamluk Revival Carpet with Twin Medallions is a contemporary masterpiece inspired by the celebrated carpets of the Mamluk Sultanate, which flourishe...

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...

This exceptional antique Turkish Oushak rug from the 1920s is a magnificent example of Anatolian textile artistry, distinguished by its ethereal palette and grand scale. Hand-knotted...

This remarkable antique Oushak rug from Turkey is a stunning example of Anatolian craftsmanship at the turn of the 20th century. Woven circa 1920, the rug captures the essence of cla...

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...

This is an Antique Kurdish Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Anatolian Kurdish rugs are handwoven rugs that originate from the Anatol...

This is a Bidjov Kazak rug, designed late 19th century, is a type of handwoven rug that originated from the Caucasus region, specifically from the town of Bidjov, a few miles north o...

This is Central Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Hotamis, Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This highly collectible antique kilim has wonderful special color...