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1. Hexagonal Pottery Tile, Turkey circa 1525-1530 A.D. This hexagonal tile is painted in shades of cobalt blue and turquoise on a white background, with a symmetrical floral and split palmettes design radiating from from a central floral composition. Very similar tiles were used in the Topkapi Sarayi Sunnet Odasi (circa. 1527-28). Around that time Iznik adopted turquoise in its palette. Measures approx. 7-1/4" in diameter. 600/800 Sold: $948.75 |
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2. Iznik Tile, ca. late 16th early 17th century This tile features classic Iznik pattern Ulama Tek Karo. Probably part of a larger mural. Measures approx. 8-1/2" square. The artists from Tabriz brought the techniques for making tiles to the Ottoman empire. The tiles feature deep colors, especially red, blue and green and motifs that are often organic. According to Goodwin (A History of Ottoman Architecture), Iznik tiles with floral patterns, a favorite being the tulip, were used to symbolize the paradise garden, a common motif in Islamic art. 800/1,200 Sold: $891.25 |
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3. Small Medieval Persian Bowl, ca. 12th/13th century Green monochrome glazed bowl with floral design under the glaze on the inside of the bowl. Dark green stain inside the bowl, probably hardened excessive glaze. Measures approx. 2-3/8" x 5-1/2" in diameter. Three green protectors are attached to the bottom. 200/500 Sold: $172.50 |
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4. Small Persian Bowl, ca. 12th/13th century Simple form small bowl with turquoise monochrome glaze through out with the remainders of gilt luster - typical Persian design. Bottom has three green protectors. Overall measures approx. 2-3/4" 4-1/4" in diameter. 200/500 Sold: $149.50 |
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5. Small Medieval Persian Buff Ware Bowl, ca. 10/12th century Small pottery bowl with three sets of brown stripes painted in the middle and to the sides. Not glazed. Measures approx. 1-3/4" and 4-3/4" in diameter. 200/500 Sold: $241.50 |
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6. A Large Hispano-Moresque Pottery Bowl, ca. 15th/16th century A.D. A Hispano-Moresque glazed bowl with elaborate hand-painted design in copper lustre. Banded rim and small foot. Measures approx. 11" in diameter. 600/900 Sold: $2,156.25 |
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7. Another Large Hispano-Moresque Pottery Bowl, ca. 15th/17th century A.D. This plate features classic Hispano-Moresque design in copper lustre and is framed in a black wood frame. Outside of the bowl is painted as well, and has a small footed base. Measures approx. 11-1/2" in diameter; framed overall approx. 17" x 17". 600/900 Sold: $2,156.25 |
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8. Oil Lamp, Middle Eastern, circa 3rd Century A.D. Small tear drop shaped oil lamp with incised decoration of a grotesque. Bottom incised with letters. Apprx 2-3/4" x 2"W. 40/50 Sold: $149.50 |
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9. A Christian Clay Oil Lamp, circa 5th Century A.D. Boat shaped with circular base ring with a circle/dot relief within. Flat handle at angle against body with raised rim around filler and with holes. Relief line pattern on top and sides, cross symbol between filler and wick holes. Apprx 3-1/8"L x 2-1/4"W. 50/100 Sold: $92.00 |
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10. Palestine, Megiddo, Stratum III, Iron Age IIC, ca. 8th century B.C. Baked clay with bowl to hold fuel, which was usually olive oil, and a spout to support a wick, which was probably made of flax. The shape of this lamp, changed over time, going from an open bowl with four pinched spouts to the one-spouted type to a closed lamp with a single spout. Apprx 2"T x 4-7/8"D. 40/50 Sold: $143.75 |
