Fine 19th Century Mamluk Revival Brass Jar with Silver Inlaid Calligraphic Decor

This fine Mamluk Revival casket was produced in Syria or Egypt, circa 1900, reflecting the renewed appreciation for the sophisticated metalwork of the medieval Mamluk Sultanate. Craf...

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...

A substantial Islamic aftaba (water ewer), produced in either Qajar Persia or the Ottoman Empire during the mid-19th century. Entirely hand-raised from copper sheet, it retains its t...

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Egyptian metalworkers engaged in a revival of the grand Mamluk decorative traditions, producing finely crafted pieces for both local us...

An exceptionally decorative Middle Eastern Mamluk Revival brass jewelry or trinket box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900–1920, and displaying the elaborate hand-worked or...

Brass Middle Eastern Syrian bowl finely hand-etched with Arabic calligraphy writing inscriptions. Engraved and hand-chased Arabic Islamic calligraphy and geometric arabesque and flor...

An impressive and unusually large 19th-century Middle Eastern Islamic brass bowl, richly hand-worked with engraved, chased and repoussé decoration in the tradition of medieval Mamluk metalwork. The substantial vessel has a broad, rounded body rising from a circular foot and tapering inward toward the open rim. Its entire exterior is organized into elaborate horizontal decorative registers, creating the dense, architectural surface characteristic of historic Islamic metal...

Antique Indo-Persian Tinned Copper Jar Hand-Engraved Islamic Metalwork, c. 1900 A striking example of early 20th-century Indo-Persian artistry, this antique lidded jar is handcrafted from heavy tinned copper in the traditional Ghalamzani style—an ancient Persian technique of fine metal engraving. The bulbous body, slender neck, and flared lid are richly decorated with intricate floral, geometric, and arabesque motifs, along with medallions featuring musicians and couples, evoking Mughal and Islamic influences. The surface is intricately decorated with detailed floral, geometric, and calligraphic motifs, reflecting deep influences from Mughal design and Islamic decorative arts. The embossed and incised patterns shimmer over the darkened silver-toned tinned finish, catching the light with elegant shadows and reflections. The dark patina enhances the silver-toned tin finish, lending depth and contrast to the detailed repoussé and chased designs. A rare and refined collector’s piece, this jar captures the elegance and spiritual symbolism of Islamic decorative arts. Design Highlights: * Material: Tinned copper with blackened silver finish * Technique: Hand-engraved and repoussé (Ghalamzani / Qalamzani) * Motifs: Intricate floral vines, arabesques, Islamic geometry, and mythological scenes. * Base: Beautifully detailed brass with Mughal-style engravings Dimensions: * Total Height (with lid): approx. 18.5" * Width: approx. 7.5" * Lid Height: approx. 9" * Mouth Opening: approx. 2.75" This antique Persian vessel...