Showing posts with label islam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label islam. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Ancient Artifact Review 114 : Antique Sumatra Parang Wafat / Pedang Rajah / Sumatra Talismanic Short Sword (19th Century)

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  This item is a Parang Wafat (also known as a Parang Rajah or Pedang Rajah ), a traditional Sumatran short sword or cleaver-style weapon....
Sunday, September 20, 2026

Ancient Manuscript Review 209 : Antique Malay Manuscript ( 1288 AH / 1872 CE )

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  This is a small manuscript on various Islamic topics written in an old Malay language. Acquired from Amcorp Mall in Malaysia in 2025. Unda...
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Ancient Artifact Review 107 : Antique Islamic marble/ tile from Essaouira Morocco ( 19th Century) - بركة محمد (Barakah Muhammad )

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  This is a rare marble slab from most likely the town of Essaouira, Morocco from 18-19th Century. The tile is made from white marble and in...
Sunday, November 24, 2019

Ancient Artifact Review 105 : Antique Gold Embroidery Persian Wall Hanger with Kufi Calligraphy ( 19th Century)

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الْعِزُّ لِلَّهِ ۞ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ ۞ وَلَا غَالِبَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ This item is a ceremonial/architectural calligraphic textile banne...
Monday, July 30, 2012

Ancient Artifact Review 05 : Antique Malay Jawi Plate (1819-1864 CE)

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This is a priceless antique English plate decorated with Malay / Jawi motif & pantun (poems). This plate was manufactured b...
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Ancient Artifact Review 04 : Antique Arabic Brass Key ( 1158 AH)

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This is an antique giant brass key dated 1158 AH ( 1745 CE). There is also an arabic inscription of the owner as "Muhammad Bi...

Ancient Artifact Review 01 : Antique Brunei / Borneo Kettle ( 1296 AH)

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This is a museum piece antiquity from Borneo island. Its a bronze kettle with arabic calligraphy of the Hijra year. Origin is brun...
Friday, November 18, 2011

Book Review 04 : Splendours of Quran Calligraphy & Illumination by Martin Lings

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Book Info : Title : Splendours of Quran Calligraphy & Illumination Author : Martin Lings Publisher : Thesaurus Islamicus Fo...
Saturday, July 9, 2011

Ancient Coin Review 05 : Pohon Pitis ( Tin Pitis Tree) - Sultan Mahmud Shah - Malacca Sultanate ( 1488 - 1511 CE)

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This is a museum piece antiquity belongs to Malacca Empire Era during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah ( 1488 - 1511 CE). This is a complete ...

Ancient Coin Review 04 : Pohon Pitis ( Tin Pitis Tree) - Sultan Mansur Shah- Malacca Sultanate (1456 - 1477 CE)

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This is a museum piece antiquity belongs to Malacca Empire Era during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah ( 1456 - 1477 CE). This is a complete ...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Ancient Coin Review 03 : Pohon Katun ( Tin Cash tree) - 16th Century of Johor Sultanate

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After a few years searching, at last I managed to acquire this museum piece antiquity belongs to Johor Empire Era ( 16th- 19th century). Thi...
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Friday, January 1, 2010

Ancient Manuscript Review 01 : Antique Ottoman Quran 1858 C.E

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This is an Ottoman-era Quran acquired from Istanbul in 2006. Scroll down to see the full spec. The thing that make this Quran in...