North African dagger from the late 19th century, circa 1880. Ebony handle, decorated with silver filigree pattern. The blade is double-edged and finely chiseled. The original scabbard is made of leath[...]
Oriental powder flask made from camelid scrotum - Muslim World, 19th century Interesting powder flask but whose geographical attribution is complex. Indeed, we find this type of powder flask made from[...]
Flissa saber of the oldest type - Algeria, Kabylie, 19th century Flissa of the oldest type with a wide and short blade (see article Kabyle sabers by Camille Lacoste published in the Journal des Africa[...]
Important and elegant ewer in red copper formerly tinned, decorated on all sides with eight mandorlas engraved on the belly, tribal motifs, stylized flowers, tree of life. Fine Greek placed on the nec[...]
Moroccan Nimcha Saber - Morocco, 19th centuryHorn handle, silver ferrule and steel guard with beautiful remains of gold damascening.European blade with half-moon and Santiago cross markings (markings [...]
Dagger or dagger of the Sahrawi Bedouins, Sahara, Morocco, circa 1900.# Bone handle (camel?) with brass threads and ethnic engravings on one of the two sides.# Curved blade with grooves engraved on bo[...]
Brass tea or khawa tray, chiseled with flowers and geometric patterns linked together. The central decoration consists of a six-pointed star in arcs from which tulips and roses burst out. The edge of [...]
Beautiful and heavy Dallah دلة in repoussé engraved brass for the lid and chisel engraved brass for the body. Decorated with stylized flowers and a medallion engraved with a signature or a dedicated t[...]
An Arab shamshir saber - Levant countries, probably Syria, 19th century. Two horn plates hilt decorated with steel nails and riveted with chiseled circular brass buttons (one button missing on one sid[...]
ISLAMIC ART Small basin or Tas in tinned copper with frieze of stylized inscriptions in Arabic Mid-19th century, Ottoman Empire / Turkey Condition of daily use and repeated over the centuries: wear in[...]
Round and domed ewer or jug from the Bukhara region, Uzbekistan, 19th century. It supports an engraved Dominic-shaped lid topped with a fretel. A beautiful S-shaped bronze handle finished with a bronz[...]
Mother-of-pearl cross from Jerusalem or Bethlehem in mother-of-pearl 19th century Very beautiful piece presenting Christ on the cross, a Madonna as well as several apostles Mother-of-pearl reverse pre[...]
Oval bronze hookah from India. This hookah features cast and chiseled flower petal decoration and a beautiful shiny patina, which appear to be ancient remnants of a silver finish. Hookah smoking was a[...]
KNIFE called́ Kard, agate handle Turkey, Ottoman periodFirst half of the 19th centurySteel, agate, copper, pearls.Total length: 26.5; Blade length: 17.4 cmHandle with a stack of three agate stones, li[...]
Engraved brass basin, chiseled with five scenes of Hindu deities and friezes. A beautiful gold patina covers the entire piece. A wide band encircles the top and base of the belly of the basin. The who[...]
Yemeni Jambiya in Solid Silver – Traditional Honor Dagger Magnificent Yemeni Jambiya, a traditional dagger emblematic of Yemeni culture, made entirely of solid silver. This exceptional piece is distin[...]
This stunning 19th-century crucifix is a rare example of Christian devotional art from French Indochina, specifically the Tonkin or Macao regions, where Catholic missions and local artisans intersecte[...]
Large Dha-type dagger, Burma, late 19th century Single-edged iron blade ending in a point. Wooden core handle covered with a silver plate decorated with silver braiding, the pommel in the shape of a l[...]
PAIR OF ALGERIAN SPURS (CHÂBIR)- Wrought iron with long slanted stems, rectangular strap loops and round then slanted branches with applied silver inserts, chiseled and worked in repoussé with foliage[...]
Rare gold snuffbox for the Ottoman palace, enamel and 22k gold work, with floral motifs on the other side, Ottoman imperial themes 110 grams 7.5cm x 7cm
Rare Algerian wooden brain teaser (club) called aqezzul - Algeria, Kabylia, Biskra (department) - 2nd half of the 19th century - early 20th centuryWooden brain teaser reproducing the shape of the flis[...]
Ethiopian Prestige Shield - Abyssinia, Late 19th Early 20th Century Shield in thick animal skin covered on the presentation side with blue velvet decorated with chiseled silver sheet elements A large [...]
Cylindrical in shape, here is a very curious mirror. In light brown silk moire, very beautiful embroidery work with silver and gold thread (perhaps brass), on the border, the outer cover, and the back[...]
Teapot serving as a kettle from Persia, Central Asia, from the 19th century. This type of object is found in Central Asia, Pakistan, Iran. It is an emblematic object of nomadic culture. In very good c[...]
Large hollow dish, 45 cm in diameter, from the 19th century. Originating from ancient Persia, Iran, with abundant decoration of elegant repoussé work. We find in the border the emblem of Persia the "s[...]
Ottoman flintlock rifle called tüfek shishana - Ottoman Turkey, 18th-19th centuryCollectors and museums call this type of rifle tüfek (it is simply the Turkish word for rifle) and shishana refers to s[...]
Omani battle shield called terr - Oman or Zanzibar, 18th-19th centuryShield made from a single, very thick piece of compressed and shaped animal skin. The skins generally used were those of the rhinco[...]
ALL of our rugs and objects are FREE SHIPPING for France. Large powder flask in bone, silver and brass. Beautifully crafted, it is decorated with nails and camel bone plates. Decorated with a large so[...]
Hunting saber with oriental blade - 19th century Horn handle. One split and two chips. Oriental style blade with a douk-douk recut tip. The whole is solid, without play. Total length 76cm Blade length[...]
Algerian Moukhala Rifle - Algeria, 19th century Lock with functional miquelet. Wooden stock richly decorated with silver (some silver missing). Liège octagonal barrel. The ramrod is broken inside and [...]
This scepter is an emblem of command of an exceptional size (103 cm) while the (few) models usually encountered measure approximately 40 cm. It is Persian, from the Qajar period, 19th century. This em[...]
Very nice tobacco pot in oriental copperware, very beautiful decoration! In very good condition! Transformed into a lamp. No hole at the base. Welded lid. Magnificent copperwork! Origin to be defined.[...]
Exceptional vase from the Middle East, in embossed brass. Height : 73 cm - 29" Sumptuous epigraphic and calligraphic decorations from the 19th century. Large and imposing baluster-shaped vase in pati[...]
Flintlock pistols for the oriental market19th century European work Steel, wood, brass.Total length: 53cm - Barrel length: 33.7cm - Muzzle diameter: 16.6mmPan then round barrel with ribbon and top ban[...]
This Khamsa is a jewel, an amulet worn around the neck, a work of great delicacy, in silver and vermeil, accompanied by semi-precious stones and coral. A true masterpiece of Islamic tradition, a rare [...]
This war axe is typical of the Khond ethnic group of central India. It dates from the 19th century. The Khonds are an infamous ethnic group, renowned for their savagery, who still practiced cannibalis[...]
Moroccan nimcha saber - Morocco, 19th centurySuperb workmanship probably from the second half of the 19th century.Handle in beautiful honey-colored horn. Guard inlaid with gold.Single-edged blade of E[...]
Afghan Pulwar Saber - Afghanistan, 19th centurySingle-edged curved blade. All-steel handle. Damage to the pommel (visible in photos). The pommel moves a little. Blade and handle without play. Length 9[...]
Rare Algerian wooden puzzle (club) called aqezzul - Algeria, Kabylie, Biskra (department) 2nd half 19th early 20th century Wooden puzzle reproducing the morphology of the flissa saber. Wood engraved a[...]
Moroccan knife called mouss or sekkin - Morocco, 19th century In Morocco, this type of knife is called "mouss", which simply means knife. We also encounter the term "sekkin", which also means knife in[...]
Antique Asian Knife - Tibetan Origin Traditional Tibetan dagger dating from the 19th - 20th century. Authentic and robust shape, ideal for collectors. Two-tone horn handle, decorated with copper towar[...]
Mandingo saber of atypical shape - Senegal, Mauritania, 19th century Handle covered with rope and animal skin. Brass ball pommel. Beautiful curved, single-edged European blade. Scabbard with wooden co[...]
Jambiya dagger (dharia) - Saudi Arabia or Yemen, late 19th early 20th Rare model of jambiya (khanjar) called "dharia". Dagger specific to Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Horn handle covered with brass, metal [...]
Antique Yemeni kohl box Yemen silver and Futuran bakelite It does not have its cap and brush. Bakelite tested. Silver with a hallmark to decipher. Good condition, in its original condition, patina of [...]
Silver Pumice StoneVery beautiful work in solid silverFinely chiseled Indo-Iranian work, decorated with flowers and topped with a bird with bellsFree and insured shipping in mainland France
Nimcha saber - North Africa, 19th century Probably from the first half of the 19th century or a little earlier. Horn handle and steel guard with remains of gold damascene. The silver metal ring is dis[...]
Takouba sword - Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 19th century and earlier Beautiful double-edged blade with a wide central fuller on the first third. Given the quality of the forging and the steel, the [...]
Takouba sword - Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 19th century Leather-covered steel handle and guard. Ovoid pommel. Locally forged blade with traditional markings. Well-made blade for a local blade, sup[...]
Takouba sword - Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, circa 1900 Locally forged blade, of fairly poor quality but still manageable and flexible. Handle made of chiseled brass sheet, copper, leather and tinpl[...]
Large cauldron in chiseled red copper, formerly tinned, from Persia, from the 19th century in very good condition. The deep chiseling represents eight polylobed medallions decorated with calligraphy a[...]
Rare short version of the Afghan jezail rifle (djezail) - Afghanistan, 19th century. Barrel made of wrought Damascus steel. English flintlock, missing the hammer. Wooden stock decorated with chiseled [...]
Hamsa or Hand of Fatima in bronze - Morocco, 19th early 20th century This type of Hamsa was generally placed on the doors of houses in Morocco and was intended to protect the home. Weight 300gr Height[...]
Nimcha saber - Maghreb, probably Algeria, 18th-19th century Handle in bovine horn with different natural colors. Chiseled steel guard with two quillons and a guard branch. Curved blade, single-edged, [...]
The "Kindjal" or "Khandjali" is a type of double-edged dagger found primarily in the Caucasus and Central Asia. Depending on its origin, the "Kindjal" is often decorated with precious metals such as i[...]
Rare Omani battle shield called terr - Oman or Zanzibar, 19th century Shield made from a single, very thick piece of compressed and shaped animal skin. The skins generally used were those of the rhinc[...]
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