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The Quran, literally meaning The Recitation, is the central and holy text of 1.2 billion Muslims all around the world which is believed to be word of god and regarded as the miracle of Mohamed and proof of his prophethood. Quran is widely regarded the finest book of literature in the Arabic language. It is composed of different "suras" regarded as Maccan or Medinan depending on place of their revelations by angel Gabriel over period of 23 years. The fist sura was revealed to Mohammad at the age...

Chinese blue with white background colored Peking glass vase, with a short trumpet neck encircled with stiff leaves above two female figures, one sitting under a tree and the other holding a flower branch amid clouds and landscape in relief. This fine glass vase has a height of 12 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition without any chips or cracks.

Chinese tripod bronze censer with cover, early 20th century, bears Chinese seal mark on the base. Size: Height of the censer is 7.5 inches. Condition Report: Excellent condition.

A large Chinese translucent circular bowenite footed bowl, finely carved with the diameter of 13 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with no sign of chips or cracks

Pair of wonderful coral red and enamel Guangxu-style foliate dishes with Buddhist emblems, 6-character marks, early 20th century, probably Republic Period. Size: Diameter of each dish is 7 1/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition.

Incredible antique Chinese Export repoussé silver creamer, of bulbous forms with design of bamboo and insects, bamboo "cane" handles, and with gilt washed interiors, seal marks on the base. Size: This item has length of 5 inches with height of 3 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with on imperfections.

Incredible antique Chinese Export repoussé silver sugar dish, of bulbous forms with design of bamboo and insects, bamboo "cane" handles, and with gilt washed interiors, seal marks on the base. Size: This item has length of 6 inches with height of 3 inches. Condition Report: Great condition with on imperfections.

Exhibited, is a fine Chinese cane with an incredible carved handle in form of a European style decorative scrolling motif, close attention to details, bronze collar. Size: The carved handle has height of 3.75 inches and overall length of the cane is approx. 37 inches long. Condition Report: Good condition from mid 20th century era.

Chinese enameled porcelain bowl: Qianlong-style with colorful dragons and phoenix with floral and flaming pearls design, seal mark on the base. Size: Diameter of the bowl is 8.75 inches with the height of 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report: Good condition without imperfections.

Finely carved wood netsuke figure of a seated badger holding an object with the right hand with his hat on his back, inlaid eyes to animal, late 19th century. Size: Height of the netsuke is 2 inches. Condition Report: Good condition.

Standard Glaze 7 1/4 inch mug, decorated in 1898 by Lenore Asbury with corn and wheat. Marked with the Rookwood insignia, which discloses the date, shape 775 and the incised artist initials, light overall crazing, late 19th century, Lenore Asbury for Rookwood Size: Dimensions as follows, 6" x 4.75" x 7.25. Condition Report: Very good condition with small wear area to the rim near handle.

Fine Chinese silver basket, 7.5 inches in diameter, 19th century era, bears silver and maker's mark on verso. Condition Report: Good condition.

9 Chinese carved hardstone animal figures, including 4 elephants, one penguin, a dog, what seems to be a seal or a dog, a bear and a rabbit. All carved from hardstone in different colors. Size: Measurements varies from penguin with the height of 2 3/8 inches the the smallest one, elephant with the height of 1 3/8 inches. Condition Report: All figures are in the good condition with the exception of damage to the Penguin foot and seal's foot.

The origins of the hookah come from the north western provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat nearly a millennia back. In Persia, before the age of cigar and cigarette, hookah was used for generations and generally they were made from clay. The aristocrats and wealthy had the upper section of their hookah made from silver and the base was porcelain or crystal. Therefore crafting the hookah's top section became an stage for the silversmiths to exhibit their ta...

Large cylindrical Kangxi-style blue and white porcelain with design of precious vessels and Buddhist emblems. Size: Diameter of the brushpot is 6.5 inches with the height of 6 inches.

Chinese silver three-piece tea set: teapot with hinged cover, creamer, and sugar bowl; all with bamboo motifs, bears silver mark to the base. Total weight: approx. 29.5 troy ozs.; Size: Dimension of teapot is 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, Sugar 7 x 4 1/4 inches and Creamer 5 1/2 x 3 inches. Condition Report: Fair condition.

Very fine Indian miniature painting on marble panel, depicting the royal court with the King on the Throne, close attention to details, use of vibrant gilt colors. The common and typical miniature paintings of this kind includes painting on ivory or paper or wood and this is my first experience involving use of marble in such painting. Size: Panel measures 6"H x 4"W. Condition Report: This item is in good condition and due to use of thin plastic cover, for better protection, the photos are refl...

Chinese carved zitan cosmetic box with bone insets, depicting two individual holding floral branch, bears artist's inlaid initial. Size: Height of this wonderful item, including 2 inches wood base, is 6 inches, Condition Report: Good condition.