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Extremely Rare Early Islamic Rock Crystal Chess piece c1000AD Fatimid Egypt

Posted by admin On July 4, 2021

Extremely Rare Early Islamic Rock Crystal Chess piece c1000AD Egypt. We are delighted to offer this rare and early Islamic rock crystal deeply carved chess or gaming piece 9th-11th Century. This delightful and rare rock crystal chess piece is very tactile and is beautifully carved. The deeply carved bevelled cuts have a’u’ shape and the overall appearance is very pleasing. There is a horizontal stepped cut at the base and it has been suggested that a band of gold or silver would have been around this section to differentiate the two sides in a chess game (see Al Sabah Catalogue of Early Islamic Chess and Gaming Pieces by Deborah Freeman Fahid, London 2018). Rock crystal has long been surrounded by mystery and myths with Bishops instructing crusaders to leave everything behind except rock crystal vessels during the medieval wars. This is how various rock crystal pieces ended up in Cathedrals throughout Europe in the Middle Ages (see Fahid, 2018). Rock crystal was thought to have magical properties such as changing colour if the liquid poured into it was poisoned. Chess is known as the Game of Kings as who else had the time and felt secure enough to play such an absorbing game in ancient times. Ancient chess and gaming pieces were made for the elite in society and the materials, amount of carving involved reflected this. Early Islamic chess pieces have a track record for attracting record amounts when they come up for sale. The Sotheby’s example is very similar apart from the additional design elements such as the vertical hatching which would mark it out as the’King’. This piece has been in the same private collection for several decades, safely stored in a display cabinet. It is housed in a purpose made domed wooden box that is over 200 years old with a collector’s label on the underside from the same period. The name on the label is from a collector who lived in England and who is recorded in the 1771 population census (full details on request). This piece stands just 4cm in height but is a true heavyweight among ancient chess pieces. There is some wear such as small chips around the piece as shown on the images above. This beautifully carved piece also has some minor inclusions in the crystal that can be seen from the underside. However, this piece is around 95% clear and has no internal fissures which are often found in this type of carved rock crystal. From a Private North of England Collection. Viewing is strictly by appointment and a minimum of 48 hours notice is required as no items are stored on site. All of our Islamic Art is guaranteed to be genuine and as described. We also further guarantee that our artefacts are legitimately sourced. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE. Cheques only acceptable from UK Banks in sterling. Please DO NOT leave your questions until the last couple of hours of the listing! All dimensions and measurements are approximate. Otherwise, do not expect an item to be covered for any loss or damage. The item “Extremely Rare Early Islamic Rock Crystal Chess piece c1000AD Fatimid Egypt” is in sale since Saturday, June 26, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Islamic/Middle Eastern”. The seller is “islamiqueantiques_dot_com” and is located in Bradford. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Early Islamic amulet with frog. Qarakhanid period. Silver. RARE

Posted by admin On October 23, 2020

Islamic amulet with frog. Dimensions: D – 30. Condition: old , see pictures. Use the pictures to form your own impression. All artifacts are guaranteed (100 %) to be genuine. The item “Early Islamic amulet with frog. Qarakhanid period. Silver. RARE” is in sale since Tuesday, December 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antiquities\Islamic”. The seller is “geradot” and is located in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Rare Antique Persian Bedouin Islamic Astrolabe Circa Early 1700s

Posted by admin On June 1, 2020

Offered for sale is this outstanding antique original brass Persian Islamic Bedouin Astrolabe, being 3 1/2 in diameter, signed by the maker, with Arabic and Zodiac engraving all over the front and back of this instrument. We believe the circa to be early 17th centaury. This old astrolabe is guaranteed to be an authentic antique. Astrolabes are dated at 570 AD to coincide with the birth of Mohamad which was 570 AD. This astrolabe is guaranteed to be an authentic antique. The purple pouch as seen in the photos come with the instrument. Alert: Please be aware that many of the scientific instruments offered for sale are reproductions made by India for export. This instrument is a genuine antique! Historically, each Bedouin Tribe Master had one of these astrolabes to help him navigate either on land (at night) or in water. The tribe master looked up at the stars for the big dipper. After finding the big dipper, he followed the handle which pointed to the north star. Having found the north star, he then knew which way was north. He always used the instrument at night because it was too hot during the day, and the big dipper and the north star was not visible during daylight hours. The Persian Astrolabe is a historical astronomical instrument used by classical astronomers and astrologers. Brass astrolabes were developed in much of the eastern world, chiefly as an aid to navigation and as a way of finding the qibla, the direction of Mecca. In the Islamic world, astrolabes were used to find the times of sunrise and the rising of fixed stars, to help schedule morning prayers. It was the chief navigational instrument until the invention of the compass and sextant. Its many uses included locating and predicting the positions of the sun, moon, planets and stars; determining local time given the local longitude and vice-versa; surveying, and triangulation. Astrologers of European nations used astrolabes to construct horoscopes. In the Islamic world, they are and were used primarily for astronomical studies, though astrology was often involved there as well. The astrolabe was introduced to the Islamic world the mid-eighth century. The astrolabe was fully developed during the early centuries of Islam. Arab treatises on the astrolabe were published in the ninth century and indicate a long familiarity with the instrument (the oldest existing instruments are Arabic from the tenth century, and there are nearly 40 instruments from the 11th and 12th centuries). The astrolabe was inherently valuable in Islam because of its ability to determine the astronomically defined prayer times and as an aid in finding the direction to Mecca (the qibla). It must also be noted that astrology was a deeply imbedded element of early Islamic culture and astrology was one of the principle uses of the astrolabe. Many old astrolabes had astrological features that would allow the user to determine horoscopes. Creating a horoscope requires knowledge of the positions of the planets and the ecliptic for a certain date and time. The astrologer interprets the aspects to advise his client. The astrolabe was a convenient way to determine a horoscope because much astrological stress was placed on the position of the ecliptic. Of particular interest were the ecliptic degree on the eastern horizon (the ascendant), the ecliptic degree on the western horizon (the descendent) and the ecliptic degree on the meridian (the degree of mid-heaven). In use, the astrolabe is set to the time and date of interest birth, death, coronation, etc. And the ecliptic degrees are read directly. The astrolabe could be used to find the “house” occupied by a planet, but an ephemeris was required to find the planetary coordinates for a date. Provenance: Christies, May, 1987: From a private estate. This is a genuine antique! . Remember – Fake news and fake antiques are fakes! This instrument is guaranteed to be an antique original not a reproduction! Tomlinson:’Instruments of Navigation, London, 1958. Of European Scientific Instruments in the Dept. Of Medieval & Later Antiquities of the British Museum, London. Astrolabes of the World, Robert T. Gunther, The Holland Press. Please look at the pictures and read the description, which form a part of the condition description. This product would make a wonderful addition to any scientific instrument, astrolabe or sundial collection when displayed in a prominent place, being a grand collectible item that would adorn any serious collector’s prized scientific instrument and sundial accumulations, while showing a discriminating dedication for fine sundials and other scientific instrument items as well as a devotion to acquiring fine collectibles. The item “Rare Antique Persian Bedouin Islamic Astrolabe Circa Early 1700s” is in sale since Sunday, March 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maritime\Maritime Compasses”. The seller is “captainmadison” and is located in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Primary Material: Brass
Maker: Bedouin
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Features: Engraved
Time Period, War: 17 century
Military Branch: not applicable
Country/Region of Origin: Persian

A Rare Late 14th / Early 15th Century Islamic Carved Pottery Tile

Posted by admin On April 19, 2020

A RARE LATE 14TH / EARLY 15TH CENTURY ISLAMIC CARVED POTTERY TILE, The tile of rectangular form with white borders, the face of the frieze deeply carved with quatrefoil motif, with turquoise glazed formal lotus style scroll, with smaller dark glazed roundel’s of formal style. Size : 58 cm x 41cm. We Provide collectors of antique with quality pieces at reasonable prices. The item “A RARE LATE 14TH / EARLY 15TH CENTURY ISLAMIC CARVED POTTERY TILE” is in sale since Saturday, March 7, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East”. The seller is “antiquebazaarsale” and is located in Beirut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: Middle East
Age: Pre-1800
Primary Material: Stone
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Islamic Coin Antique 13 Hijri 1450 Years Old

Posted by admin On April 11, 2020

Rare Tall African Islamic Teaching Board TANZANIA Early to Mid 20th Century

Posted by admin On March 24, 2020

Rare Tall African Islamic Teaching Board – TANZANIA – Early to Mid 20th Century. Another African artifact from my personal collection. Tall and unusual example of a teaching board from Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania. The population in this area is 99% Islamic. I have never seen one with the abstract design of the head at the top and legs depicted at the bottom. Nice patina and wear from use. Probably used by a teacher, due to size. Custom black painted steel stand holds piece firmly upright. Last photo shows a similar, newer example in the British Museum. Not a tourist piece, but a genuine African artifact. 48 Inches tall 6 Inches Wide Custom Stand 7 x 7 Inches. See my other auctions for fine antiquities, Asian art and ethnographic curiosities from around the world. The item “Rare Tall African Islamic Teaching Board TANZANIA Early to Mid 20th Century” is in sale since Sunday, October 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Sculptures & Statues”. The seller is “artcharl-xisybii4″ and is located in Marietta, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay.

Material: Wood
Original/Reproduction: Original

A Rare Late 14th / Early 15th Century Islamic Carved Pottery Tile

Posted by admin On December 8, 2019

A RARE LATE 14TH / EARLY 15TH CENTURY ISLAMIC CARVED POTTERY TILE, The tile of rectangular form with white borders, the face of the frieze deeply carved with quatrefoil motif, with turquoise glazed formal lotus style scroll, with smaller dark glazed roundel’s of formal style. Size : 58 cm x 41cm. We Provide collectors of antique with quality pieces at reasonable prices. The item “A RARE LATE 14TH / EARLY 15TH CENTURY ISLAMIC CARVED POTTERY TILE” is in sale since Monday, November 4, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East”. The seller is “antiquebazaarsale” and is located in Beirut. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Region of Origin: Middle East
Age: Pre-1800
Primary Material: Stone
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Rare Antique Persian Bedouin Islamic Astrolabe Circa Early 1700s

Posted by admin On October 11, 2019

Offered for sale is this outstanding antique original brass Persian Islamic Bedouin Astrolabe, being 3 1/2 in diameter, signed by the maker, with Arabic and Zodiac engraving all over the front and back of this instrument. We believe the circa to be early 17th centaury. This old astrolabe is guaranteed to be an authentic antique. Astrolabes are dated at 570 AD to coincide with the birth of Mohamad which was 570 AD. This astrolabe is guaranteed to be an authentic antique. The purple pouch as seen in the photos come with the instrument. Historically, each Bedouin Tribe Master had one of these astrolabes to help him navigate either on land (at night) or in water. The tribe master looked up at the stars for the big dipper. After finding the big dipper, he followed the handle which pointed to the north star. Having found the north star, he then knew which way was north. He always used the instrument at night because it was too hot during the day, and the big dipper and the north star was not visible during daylight hours. The Persian Astrolabe is a historical astronomical instrument used by classical astronomers and astrologers. Brass astrolabes were developed in much of the eastern world, chiefly as an aid to navigation and as a way of finding the qibla, the direction of Mecca. In the Islamic world, astrolabes were used to find the times of sunrise and the rising of fixed stars, to help schedule morning prayers. It was the chief navigational instrument until the invention of the compass and sextant. Its many uses included locating and predicting the positions of the sun, moon, planets and stars; determining local time given the local longitude and vice-versa; surveying, and triangulation. Astrologers of European nations used astrolabes to construct horoscopes. In the Islamic world, they are and were used primarily for astronomical studies, though astrology was often involved there as well. The astrolabe was introduced to the Islamic world the mid-eighth century. The astrolabe was fully developed during the early centuries of Islam. Arab treatises on the astrolabe were published in the ninth century and indicate a long familiarity with the instrument (the oldest existing instruments are Arabic from the tenth century, and there are nearly 40 instruments from the 11th and 12th centuries). The astrolabe was inherently valuable in Islam because of its ability to determine the astronomically defined prayer times and as an aid in finding the direction to Mecca (the qibla). It must also be noted that astrology was a deeply imbedded element of early Islamic culture and astrology was one of the principle uses of the astrolabe. Many old astrolabes had astrological features that would allow the user to determine horoscopes. Creating a horoscope requires knowledge of the positions of the planets and the ecliptic for a certain date and time. The astrologer interprets the aspects to advise his client. The astrolabe was a convenient way to determine a horoscope because much astrological stress was placed on the position of the ecliptic. Of particular interest were the ecliptic degree on the eastern horizon (the ascendant), the ecliptic degree on the western horizon (the descendent) and the ecliptic degree on the meridian (the degree of mid-heaven). In use, the astrolabe is set to the time and date of interest birth, death, coronation, etc. And the ecliptic degrees are read directly. The astrolabe could be used to find the “house” occupied by a planet, but an ephemeris was required to find the planetary coordinates for a date. Provenance: Christies, May, 1987: From a private estate. Tomlinson:’Instruments of Navigation, London, 1958. Of European Scientific Instruments in the Dept. Of Medieval & Later Antiquities of the British Museum, London. Astrolabes of the World, Robert T. Gunther, The Holland Press. Please look at the pictures and read the description, which form a part of the condition description. This product would make a wonderful addition to any scientific instrument, astrolabe or sundial collection when displayed in a prominent place, being a grand collectible item that would adorn any serious collector’s prized scientific instrument and sundial accumulations, while showing a discriminating dedication for fine sundials and other scientific instrument items as well as a devotion to acquiring fine collectibles. The item “Rare Antique Persian Bedouin Islamic Astrolabe Circa Early 1700s” is in sale since Tuesday, July 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maritime\Maritime Compasses”. The seller is “captainmadison” and is located in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Primary Material: Brass
Maker: Bedouin
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Features: Engraved
Time Period, War: 17 century
Military Branch: not applicable
Country/Region of Origin: Persian

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