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A pair of gold crescent earrings, Fatimid dynasty, from Syria, 11th. Decorated with fine filigree and granulation. The u-shaped central section consists of a row of eight bosses, decorated in gold granulation, a popular design among Fatimid goldsmiths. The earrings are hollow and contain a small piece of lead as a base for their delicate structure. OA, 1925.5-12.2-3
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A pair of gold crescent earrings, Fatimid dynasty, from Syria, 11th. Decorated w...

Two jade bases for huqqa pipes. The main body of each bowl is green jade,encrusted with darker green jade. lapis lazuli and rubies. The bowls sit in tall three-footed mounts, made of green marble and ormulu. The were produced by a French artist in London, fleeing the French Revolution. It was common for Islamic objects to be set in European frames or mounts by their European owners. OA 1956.7-24.1.a,b.
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Two jade bases for huqqa pipes. The main body of each bowl is green jade,encrust...

Tow bowls for a waterpipe (huqqa pipe), around 1695-1700. See 03-04-01/24
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Tow bowls for a waterpipe (huqqa pipe), around 1695-1700. See 03-04-01/24

Nasser-al-Din Shah (1831-1896), Qajar King of Persia End of the 18th century; Iran, Teharan Oil on canvas; 36cm x 22,5cm MAO 776
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Nasser-al-Din Shah (1831-1896), Qajar King of Persia End of the 18th century;...

Hunting wild animals Shiraz, Iran; around 1540 Ink, gouache et or; 12,3cm x 9,5cm OA 7107
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Hunting wild animals Shiraz, Iran; around 1540 Ink, gouache et or; 12,3cm x 9,...

Dial with peacock Egypt or Syria; 1354 Hightened golden and silver gouache on paper; 40cm x 28,20cm OA 7875
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Dial with peacock Egypt or Syria; 1354 Hightened golden and silver gouache on...

Hunting wild animals AO 7106
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Hunting wild animals AO 7106

Khosrau I and his vizir in front of the ruins: page of a manuscript of "The Storehouse of Mysteries" ("Makhzan al-asrar") - the first of the five poems from Nezami's Khamsa ("Five Poems"). Around 1580, Shiraz, Iran Ink, gouache, gold and silver on paper; 26,40cm x 19,40cm MAO 374
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Khosrau I and his vizir in front of the ruins: page of a manuscript of "The Sto...

Adam and the angels Around 1570, Qazrin, Iran ? Gouache and gold on paper, 20,50cm x 10,90cm MAO 375
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Adam and the angels Around 1570, Qazrin, Iran ? Gouache and gold on paper, 20,...

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Majnun recognised by Layla's dog Page of a manuscript of "Layla and Majnun" Uzbekistan, Bukhara, around 1560 Gouache and gold on paper; 19,1cm x 11cm MAO 713
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Majnun recognised by Layla's dog Page of a manuscript of "Layla and Majnun" Uz...

Rose and Nightingale Mid-19th; Shiraz, Iran ? Ink and gouache; 17,3cm x 11,3cm MAO 783
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Rose and Nightingale Mid-19th; Shiraz, Iran ? Ink and gouache; 17,3cm x 11,3cm...