A journey to search my soul

This is a blog of my personal collections. The purpose of this blog is to educate myself and public in regards to antiquities especially related to religion and calligraphy. I welcome everyone to input their feedback in this blog which they think would be helpful. I do not watermark the photos in this blog so everyone is free to use them as long as they are not used for illegal and unethical reasons. I appreciate if you could notify me if you plan to use any of the photos here. Enjoy browsing!!
Showing posts with label Wood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wood. Show all posts

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Ancient Artifact Review 71 : Antique North African Arabic Carved Wooden Door ( 19th -20th Century)









This is one piece of  a pair of doors beautifully carved. I purchased this door from Dubai. According to the seller it originated from one of African Arabic countries.
This door is beautifully carved in floral motives.  It has an arabesque arch on the top segment with 2 pair of shutters on the middle and lower segments.

Specification :

Item : A piece of antique wooden door
Dim :  175 x 55 cm
Material : Wood
Design : Floral Motives with shutters
Origin : North Africa

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Ancient Artifact Review 19 : Antique Qajar Mosaic Inlay Quran Box ( 18th Century CE)







This is a beautiful wooden Mosaic Inlay box originating from Qajar. Interior full covered with mirrors whereas top lid and front wall fitted with clear glass.The rest of body is beautifully decorated with mosaic. This box is about 100-200 years old based on there design and the condition.


Dim : 14.5in x 9.25in x 6.5 in
Date : 18th Century CE ( Qajar Persia)
Material : Wooden box inlaid with micro mosaic
Origin : Iran

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Ancient Artifact Review 10 : Antique Malay Carved Wooden Doors ( 1911 CE)




 

These are 2 pairs of beautifully carved wooden doors. I purchased these doors from a friend in Kuala Lumpur.
However in this posting I posted only the first pair of the door. The other door will be posted on a separate entry.
 These doors were from a mansion in Balik Pulau. On one panel, there was an Arabic inscription of year 1331 H which is equivalent to 1911 CE. However my friend didnt purchase the panel since it was none of his interest at that time and even before selling these doors last July.
The first set of door has its each leaf dimension of 76 x 17.5 inches whereas the other set of 76 x 16.5 inches.