North African Furniture

A Moroccan smaller-sized carved wood door from the late 19th century on custom stand. This antique door from Morocco has a wonderfully rustic appearance, with hand-carved accents and...

19th Century Moroccan Vessel Discover the enchanting beauty of Moroccan craftsmanship with this exquisite mid-19th-century vessel. A testament to the rich history and artistry of ...

Magical pair of huge painted Moroccan Riad courtyard doors. Install them as doors in your home or use them as decorative pieces. Hand carved and wonderfully weathered.

Marroquin forged steel dagger with sheath. Beautiful koummya dagger with a sheath from the region of Morocco, circa 1870. The blade was created with forged steel, mounted in wood an...

Oriental Work. 2 chairs In Carved Wood, Bone And Mother-of-pearl Inlay 1880 the price is for tne pair

19th Century Moorish Armchairs , carved wood, bone inlay

French copper golden plate in commemration of Marie-Thérèse of Austria and Louis XIV king. This dish was produced in 1860 to commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the marriage...

PRESENTING a very RARE Early 19C (or possibly even earlier) Ornate Middle Eastern Bronze Bin. We are of the opinion that this large bin/bucket/planter or water pail is from the very...

A Hanging or Curtain for a Wedding Alcove or Reception Room Tetouan, Morocco 19th century Silk strip weave with double weave patterning 129 x 24 ins (61 x 328 cm) This luxurious, sh...

Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti Ottoman voided silk velvet wall covering. Silk velvet cut designs, light browns, yellow, cream and blue, the panel co...

Octagonal with elaborate brass inlay. Nice old patina with conforming frieze and moorish arches. All around stretchers.

Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical geometrical. This type of bracelet was worn/used by the Zaghawa People also called Bé...

Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical geometrical. This type of bracelet was worn/used by the Zaghawa People also called Bé...

Nice late 19th century tribal Rabat rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colours. Some wears , and some loses in the edges, due to the age and use. Entirely hand kn...

Remarkable 19th century watercolor on paper depicting a sunny day in french Algeria with figures, horses and a dog in the distinctive architecture. Presented under glass in a gilt wo...

Amazing and scarce JUDAICA object, we have here one of the most touching jewish objects we had for a long time, this small silver dowry box was made in Algeria in the early 19th century, it is all covered with symbols of jewish faith and of couples, the sliding lid has 2 flanking birds with hamsa (protective hand) on each side and a flower vase in the middle. one side shows two flanking lions with a tree in the middle and the other side shows again two big and two small birds with a flower bowl in the middle, front side has a key hole and next to it there is the Hebrew inscription ס״ט״" which says Siman tov or in English "a good sign" it is taken from the wedding blessing, underneath the lock there is another inscription with the name ״עזיזה בת אברהם בן חמו״ which is the name of the bride, her father and her grandfathers name. the box is full marked a lot of times with the silversmith mark, every side of the box is marked. this box was probably ordered by the grooms family to hold the jewelry they are giving to the bride as dowry, this type of objects are rare and there are just a few of them on museum collections. DOWRY (Heb. נְדֻנְיָה), the property a wife brings to her husband at marriage; the Yiddish equivalent, nadn, is from the same root. The custom of nedunyah became clearly defined and institutionalized only in the talmudic period. In biblical times, mohar (מֹהַר), whereby the groom bought his wife from her father (Gen. 24:53; Ex. 22:15–16; Hos. 3:2), was the accepted practice. It was then customary that the groom give the bride gifts, and that she bring certain property to her husband's home upon marriage: slaves, cattle, real estate, etc. (cf. Gen. 24:59–61; 29; Judg. 1:14ff.; I Kings 9:16). Evidence of the custom of nedunyah is to be found in Tobit (7:14; 8:21) and in the Assuan papyri (Cowley, Aramaic, nos. 15, 18). Gradually, mohar was superseded by the ketubbah custom according to which the husband merely assumed the responsibility of compensation to his wife in case he divorced her: he had to pay her 200 zuzim if she had been a virgin at the time of marriage, and 100 zuzim if a widow or divorcée (see *Ketubbah). By talmudic times, the institution of nedunyah was prevalent; the father gave a dowry to the bride since the daughter was excluded from paternal inheritance. Fifty zuzim (equivalent to the worth of 180 grams of silver) was the minimum amount a father was obliged to give to his daughter (Ket. 6:5). Parents usually gave much more, according to their social standing. Community funds provided the dowry for an orphan or a very poor girl (ibid.; cf. Sh. Ar., YD 251:8). In case of her father's death, the brothers of a minor girl were obliged to give her the minimum dowry, and the court estimated how much her father would have given her above the minimum dowry. The sum was then taken out of the father's estate and given to the daughter upon majority (Ket. 6:6; 68a–69b). In the absence of such an estimate, each daughter was entitled to receive one-tenth of the value of her father's estate in money, or in valuables (Yad, Ishut, 20:4–7; Sh. Ar., EH 113:4). If the father was unable or unwilling to pay the promised dowry at the betrothal ceremony, the groom could refuse to marry his bride (Ket. 13:5; Ket. 108b–109a). Insistence on exact payment of the promised dowry, however, was frowned upon by later rabbinic authorities (Rema to Sh. Ar., EH 2:1). In certain communities it was customary for the groom's father to make a dowry contribution equal to that of the bride's father (Ket. 102b). The dowry, whether given in real estate, slaves, money, or chattel was recorded in the marriage contract (the ketubbah) and in some instances one-third or one-fifth of the actual value of the dowry was added to the sum mentioned in the ketubbah. Based upon a decree enacted by *Simeon b. Shetah (first century C.E.), the Talmud ruled that the husband and his entire property were liable for compensation as stipulated in the ketubbah, either in case he died (when she collected the sum specified in the ketubbah from the heirs) or in case he divorced his wife (Ket. 82b). For the status of the dowry and the husband's rights and obligations, see below. The rabbinic enactments (Takkanot Shum) by R. Jacob *Tam and by the rabbinic synod of the communities of Speyer, Worms, and Mainz (Germany) stipulated that if a woman died...

Old large oriental mirror in engraved and polychromed wood; beveled mirror small paint losses

20393 Berber cm. 255 x 147 € 2,800 Beautiful vintage Azilal carpet with different shades of red / orange, cream white, black. The Azilal carpets come from the steep and steep Azilal...

A large antique Moorish revival style walnut fireplace with ebony and mother of pearl inlays. This extremely rare Moorish style Moroccan fireplace, dating back to the year 1900 featu...

19th Century Bronze Coin with Silver Bezel Earrings by Jewels of Santa Fe/Marrakesh A pair of earrings made by Jewels with bronze coins from Morocco and Egypt set in silver bezels a...

Moroccan Berber hand-carved wooden sugar hammer "Deggaga". Handcrafted by the Berber women of Morocco, hand-carved and hand painted wood with tribal desig...

small Syrian bench, oriental work from the mid-19th century fine sculptures and bone inlay. The fabric is not perfect, but original;

Full of character with its asymmetry and unusual proportions, this vintage Beni Ouarain carpet exemplifies the spirit of handcraft found in Berber arts. The large feminine central lo...

Superb Antique Moroccan Koumiya Berber Dagger A rare and superb example of a Moroccan Koumiya Berber Dagger with highly ornate silver and brass work a...

Here we have 2 similar Morrocan bedside tables circa 1890. Handmade from hardwood.  Turned finials to each corner.  Fronts of the tables are de...

Antique large Middle Eastern Egyptian hand-etched and repousse Mameluke style brass bowl. Could be used as a jardinière, cache pot for a large orchids composition. Engraved and hand-...

A 19th-century antique ceramic footed bowl from Morocco, Fez, showcases the exquisite artistry of Mokhfia polychrome pottery. The bowl boasts a deep rounded form with a flattened rim...

Antique 19th century Oriental work, folding chair in carved wood, bone inlay, circa 1880

ancient oriental work, pair of carved wooden pedestals, bone and mother-of-pearl inlay circa 1880 missing bones and mother-of-pearl

Old wooden pedestal with bone and mother-of-pearl incrustation, oriental work circa 1900 very stable, small gaps in encrustation

Antique & weathered, an early 19thC Moroccan window with the original shutters. Pale green weathered patina on the hand forged iron made in the early 1800's. still maintains old paint in the original green. French antique wrought iron window guard...

Berber Carpets of Azilal origin, come from the High Atlas area and are famous for the white background and softness of the wool, associated with the use of cotton and other fibers to...

This stand has faux bamboo legs, a funky painted tile with Arabic writing lies below a black painted tile. There is a lower shelf. The bronze/brass ormolu features eagle and intricat...

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet. Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or just as a decorative desk item.

This 19th century Moroccan Berber chest is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Made from pine wood, it features beautifully painted sides and top, showcasing intricate patterns and vibra...

19th Century Brass And Hardwood Tea Table Decorated With Decorative Engraving from the Middle East. Tray Can Be Lifted Off The Frame, And Used Separately.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this larger than normal, ornately hand carved Moroccan brass tray table retailed through Liberty's in the 1880-1900's Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A good looking well made and decorative tray table, this piece is much larger than usual, they make very versatile serving tables as you simply remove the top and send it around the room The larger ones like this meant that you had butlers to actually serve people as its a two hand job...

19th century Moroccan bone inlay box. Decorative silver trim. Geometric pattern design.

19th century Moroccan Rabat tribal carpet in a geometric pattern in a gallery/corridor size in red, yellow, turquoise, green, ivory and brown colors. The use of vegetable dyes have produced beautiful shades in earth tone colors in the field and the border. A rare soft red ground carpet from the Moroccan High Atlas mountains. Carpets of this region are distinguished by a very fine weave with multiple borders containing geometric forms in turquoise, green, ivory, blue, and yellow. Dimensions: 5’ 10” x 14’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter 19th Century (the 1890s) Place of Origin: Morocco Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation Condition: Wear Consistent with age and use Vintage Moroccan Rugs, Vintage Berber Rugs, Vintage North African Rugs...

Antique Moroccan Rabat Long Rug, 19th Century Moroccan carpet weaving has a long but ambiguous history. In comparison to examples from the 20th century, few 19th-Century or earlier ...

An exceptional and rare pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival silver and copper inlaid Quran Koran side tables, Egypt, circa late 19th century. Fully silver...

Archaeologists and scholars consider the roots of needlepoint to have been around 1500 BC. They consider the first needlepoint to include the fine diagonal stitches that were used to...

Antique Ikat Pillow Ca. 1850

Antique 19th century oversized round shape Moroccan polished metal brass tray platter. Polished decorative metal round brass tray with very fine intricate geometric Moorish Islamic ...

Lovely patina on this mid-19th century terra cotta berber vase/urn. Wonderful decorative object.

Egyptian copper & silver cache pot in an aged coppery finish that features attention to detail. The fine silver inlay work in the style of artisans fr...

Pair of 19th century carved Moorish hardwood chairs, profusely carved throughout with mother of pearl inlay and Islamic carved inscription to the back rail, above the upholstered rem...

Exquisite and rare set of three Egyptian revival furniture, the set consist of two chairs and a sofa, all three pieces heavily decorated wit...

This is a very rare antique bronze and hand blown glass bottle measures 26cm in hight and 9 cm in width. The bottle is extremely rich decorated and has a cup on top. This is a very c...

This is an antique tribal jardiniere. An African, ironwood and cast iron bound decorative bowl, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderfully naive tribal craftsman...

Grand Tour carving of Horus, ancient Egyptian god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much earlier in date, that is beyond my expertise. From a collection that did have ancient p...

Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...

This is an antique Moroccan pottery jar that belonged to a Japanese pottery collector. Unglazed pottery also exists in Morocco. This was pro...

19th Century French Colonial Moorish Style Hall Tree. Moorish hall tree with mirror 2 brass coat hooks, heavily carved wood with leafy scrollwork and...

Finely inlaid cabinet. Excellent condition.

Middle Eastern Moorish wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother-of-pearl inlays. Inlaid with mother-of-pearl stars and moon designs, hand-carved with Arabic call...

Early Large Egyptian Terracotta Pot Fragment with Arms An early piece, perhaps earlier than 19th Century. Purchased in France as originally from E...

A vintage Moroccan ceramic vase in Cactus form with a green glaze. Could also be used as a table lamp base if you drill a hole in the bottom.