Large silver inlaid copper vase, Damascus or Egypt, circa 1900.

Impressive solid copper cabinet opening with a flap revealing 11 drawers. Engraved decoration with silver inlay on five sides, the top with a calligraphic Tugra. Approximately 15 kil...

Lacquered papier -maché vase ,Kashmir,19th c." A baluster vase with a flared neck, in painted and lacquered papier-mâché, decorated in polychrome and gold with a complex and varied floral design. Minor damage to the base. Modern base The papier-mâché technique was first adopted in Kashmir in the 14th century by Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani, a Sufi mystic, who came to Kashmir during the late 14th century along with his followers, many of whom were craftsmen. These craftsmen used hand-made paper pulp from Iran. Kashmir papier-mâché has been used to manufacture boxes (small and big), bowls, trays, étagères, useful and decorative items, models, birds and animals, vases, lights, corporate gifts...

BRASS AND BRONZE AIGUIERE IN THE SPIRIT OF THE FRENCH RENAISSANCE Napoleon III period.

A large and spectacular lidded vase made of Lunéville earthenware (a royal manufactory founded in 1730, then merged with that of Saint-Clément in 1758). Signed “Keller and Guérin” on...

This monumental Islamic water vessel is an impressive example of nineteenth-century metalwork, executed in hand-hammered copper and retaining traces of its original tinned surface. S...

Antique Islamic metal copper hookah bottle base of spherical form and decorated with a recessed repeated floral, geometric motif with a deer figure. 19th century Bronze tinned copper...

19th century Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Copper Vase with Snake Handles. Large Islamic Asian copper vase with traditional Islamic Moorish embossed f...

This exceptional antique Middle Eastern copper ewer is a striking example of traditional metalwork, richly adorned with intricate hand-engraved Arabic calligraphy and finely detailed ornamental motifs. Crafted from solid copper, the vessel features a beautifully balanced silhouette with a rounded, bulbous lower body, a gently tapered neck, and a wide flared rim. The elegant, elongated handle is securely riveted at the shoulder and upper rim, demonstrating both functional design and skilled craftsmanship. The surface is extensively decorated with engraved script and stylized foliate and geometric patterns, executed entirely by hand. The calligraphic bands encircle the upper register, while the body showcases layered decorative scenes and textural detailing that reflect the artistic traditions of Islamic metalwork. The depth and precision of the engravings highlight the artisan’s mastery and lend the piece remarkable visual dimension. Over time, the copper has developed a deep, naturally aged patina with areas of oxidation, tonal variation, and surface wear consistent with age and use. These characteristics enhance its authenticity and lend warmth and character that only genuine antique metal can...