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Antique Artifact Review 30 : Antique Belouch Prayer Rug ( 1731 CE)
This is an old rug belonged to Belouchi tribe dated 1731 CE. Belouchi tribe settles in the Northeastern Iran. This rug was acquired few years ago.Item : Beloushi Prayer RugDate : 1731 CE Dim : 1350mm x...
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Ancient Coin Review 66 : Antique Biblical Widow's Mite / Lepton of Alexander...
This is a bronze mite / lepton minted during the time of Alexander Jannaues, King of Judaea 103-76 BC.According to Hendin description, this mite is identified as type 1150c, minted in Jerusalem 95-76...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 142 : Antique Ottoman Qur'an Fragments ( 1101 AH =...
These are some folios of handwritten Quran which I can saved from Istanbul Bazaar almost 10 years ago. Unfortunately it is not a complete Quran. It was signed and dated to 1101 AH by Hafiz Ibrahim Al...
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Antique Artifact Review 31 : Antique Javanese Betel Nut Container / Tepak...
In the past, chewing Areca palm nut wrapped in betel leaf was widespread in South East Asia.Nowadays this habit is gradually forgotten by especially younger generation.However to Malays, Betel took on...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 143 : Antique Ottoman Prayer Manuscript ( 19th...
This is an Ottoman prayer manuscript, undated but estimated from 19th Century. The manuscripts contains selected verses from Quran, the 99 names of Allah and some talismans. Written in Naskh script and...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 144 : Antique Ottoman Printed Quran 1351AH / 1932...
This is a large size of Ottoman printed Quran dated 1351 AH copied by Sayed Mustafa Nazif which is also known as Kadirgali Mustafa Nazif Efendi.It's rare to find a Quran in this size while most Quran...
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Ancient Artifact Review 32 : Antique Indian Mughal Padlock / Round Spring...
This is an antique padlock with a key purchased from a bazaar in Bangladesh. It is a typical Indian Mughal padlock with date 1896 CE inscribed in Arabic on one side. Made of brass and beautifully...
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Ancient Artifact Review 33 : Antique Indian Mughal Pandan / Betel Nut...
This is a betel nut container or Pandan originally from India but purchased in Bangladesh. Made of brass and fully decorated with foliates & animals motives.Its undated but the seller told me it is...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 145 : Antique Malay Prayers Manuscript ( 19th Century)
This is a small manuscript on various Islamic topics written in an old Malay language. Acquired from Central Market in Malaysia in 2014. Undated but it is estimated from 19th Century. Manuscript...
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Ancient Artifact Review 34 : Antique Arabic Carved Wooden Window Shutter (...
This is a pair of beautifully carved with Arabic script wooden window shutter. I purchased this window from an antique shop in Middle East in 2014. According to him it was acquired from Egypt. Undated...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 146 : Antique Hebrew Bible Leviticus / Zohar Vayika...
This is a part of bible Leviticus ( Zohar Vayika) written in Hebrew. According to the seller who understands Hebrew, the manuscript is written by David Obadia Saadi in Yemen. Undated but estimated from...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 147 : Antique Seljuq Seljuk Quran Bifolio 11th Century
This is one my rarest findings - Seljuq Quran manuscript!! Though it is just a bifolio, it costed me a fortune. The edge of the bifolio was severely damaged by book worms. The Quran was written in...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 148 : Antique Batak Pustaka / Pustaha Bark...
This is my another manuscript of Batak tribe ( Indonesia) made of tree bark. The bast of a tree is pulled off in long strips and then prepared and folded like an accordion. I couldnt understand the...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 149 : Antique Hebrew Jewish Law / Arba'ah Turim...
This is a part of Jewish Law ( Hallacha) or Arba'ah Turim written in Hebrew. . Undated but estimated from 18th Century. Two of four laws are covered in this manuscript Orach Chayim & Yoreh...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 150 : Antique Malay Maulid Manuscript 18th Century
This is a malay manuscript on praises and prayers for Prophet Muhammad (SAW) written in Arabic with translation in Javanese. Acquired from Indonesian contact in 2014. Undated but it is estimated from...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 151 : Antique Print Map of Holy Kaaba 1879CE...
This is a print map dated 1879 of an Islam Holy Kaaba.This illustration was made by Ali Bey who lived from 1766 - 1818 CE.No one really know who he is. American Encyclopedia identified him as Domenech...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 152 : Antique Arabic Legal Document 1306AH ( 1888CE)
This is I believe a legal document written in Arabic. There is an embossed seal on top page and a dated inked seal just on the top of the first line. The date written in Arabic 1306 AH which is...
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Ancient Manuscript Review 153 : Antique Malay Quran Manuscript 18th Century
This is a beautifully written Quran manuscript originated from South East Asia. This is a complete Quran without any missing pages. This manuscript is written in Malay-Naskh calligraphy in black ink...
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Ancient Artifact Review 35 : Antique Indo-Persian Islamic Talismanic Iron...
These are 4 iron nails inscribed with Quranic verses from Indian/Persian region. These square-sided nails are made of iron with one end is sharp whereas the other end is blunt.It is typical for houses...
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Ancient Artifact Review 36 : Antique Somali Leather Prayer Mat ( 15th Century...
This is a very rare acquisition of a leather prayer mat from Somalia. I was told it is from 15th Century CE and been passed down though generations. This prayer mat is made of leather and had been...
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