Asian & Islamic Art

Soapstone Mongol Empire, 6th/7th century Rare figures with a typical and characteristic headdress Reflection of the culture and history of the Mongols

Rectangular tile in the cuerda seca technique Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 15th century Polychrome glaze with floral decoration Pale red body Dimensions:

Timurid star tile in cuerda seca technique with polychrome glaze decoration Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 15th century Eight-pointed star Pale red body Cent

Wood with red stain Herat, 19th century Typical oriental grilles for privacy and sun protection Fragmented and complex construction Dimensions: 93 x

Wood with red stain Herat, 19th century Typical oriental grilles for privacy and sun protection Fragmented and complex construction Dimensions: 100

Canvas, laid down on cardboard Probably Persia, 1913 Dated right center ‘1331 H.’ (=1913) White lettering on brown background Blue mat decorated with

Wood on velvet, laid down on cardboard Persia, early 20th century Dated ‘(1)340’ lower right Calligraphy of the names of Allah, Muhammad, Ali and his

Oil, gold and tempera on hardboard Ottoman Empire, 19th/20th century White Tughra on a green background Ornamental flower bouquet with gold spotted e

Oil on canvas, laid down on cardboard Ottoman Empire, 19th century Depiction of basmala (‘In the name of the merciful and gracious God’) White and gol

Cut alabaster Herat, Afghanistan, 19th century Decorated with tendrils and birds pattern Wooden handle attached to the edge Overall dimensions: 16 x 2