Islamic Persian Iron Shield

Persian brass and iron shield. Engraved with signs of the zodiac. Hide interior. Early 20th century.

Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols. Early 20th century. Lucite display stand is included.

A striking metal sculpture of a fish. Iron with gold gilt decoration. Probably Asian.

Two anatomical copper engravings by Francesco Valesio. From De humani corporis fabrica libri decem Evangelista Deuchino, Venice: 1627. Laid paper.    

Intriguing historical 19th Century Indo Persian shield handcrafted in steel and decorated with four floral protuberances and engraved figures, reta...

Antique portrait titled 'Le Moufti, ou Chef de la Loy'. Old print of the Mufti or Chief of the Law. A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islam...

19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield . Intricate decorative design with Brass inlay. Convex steel and iron shield with gold inlay and applied...

Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman box Holder. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant holder. In triangular shape, silver repousse talisman miniature case which would have stored select verses of the Koran Revelation considered to hold special protective powers. This would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye. The front has intricate, dense design., the back is plain, the box have been sealed and soldered to protect the scriptures. Large silver triangle pendant with hanging beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry, pendant or pin broch, necklace, pendant. Silver Metal triangle shaped box with eleven hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving. Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful and musical. The containers would have also held a miniature paper scroll containing a combination of prayers and Koranic verses. Material: German nickel silver. circa 1920s. Probably from North India, Kashmir, but similar to the North African Berber and Tuareg Jewelry...