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Manuscript Leaf

North Indian Illuminated Calligraphy Qur an Leaf, 18th-19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A single two-sided Qur'an manuscript leaf with beautiful hand inked calligraphy with gilt borders
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Religious Items

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Paper

A Fine Kufic Quranic Page On Velum, Abbasid, 9TH Century
Located in London, GB
A fine Abbasid Qur’anic manuscript leaf on vellum, 9th century, featuring bold Kufic script in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Antiquities

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Animal Skin

Persian Manuscript Page - Garden Scene
Located in Soquel, CA
Persian Manuscript Page depicting a garden scene. Circa 18th century. Hand painted scene depicts
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Antique Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Persian Manuscript Page - Garden Scene
Persian Manuscript Page - Garden Scene
$600 / item
H 17 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
$6,000
H 15.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Located in Point Richmond, CA
16 double sided folios of lacquered cloth in red and black with gold leaf. This Kammacava manuscript
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

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Gold Leaf

Antique Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Manuscript with Case
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burma, 19th century Kammavaca manuscript with case. Sixteen gilt and lacquer leaves with two gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
gold leaf. This manuscript cabinet features its original patina and a pair of doors that open to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
$2,500 Sale Price
79% Off
H 86 in W 67 in D 49 in
Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Antique Thai Buddhist Manuscript Storage Cabinet. A tapering upright cabinet made of teak
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Manuscript Thai Prayer Box
Located in Chonburi, TH
craftsmanship, designed to store sacred palm-leaf manuscripts or religious texts. Handcrafted from wood and
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Antique 19th Century Thai Decorative Boxes

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Teak

19th Century Manuscript Thai Prayer Box
19th Century Manuscript Thai Prayer Box
$1,836
H 32.09 in W 10.28 in D 11.7 in
Framed Late 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold
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Antique 16th Century French Medieval Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript
Located in Fukuoka, JP
, dating back to the 19th century. Crafted from gilded palm leaf, the manuscript showcases black lacquer
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Scholar s Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript
19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript
$1,515
H 0.5 in W 5.5 in D 22 in
19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Palm Leaf Manuscript book, also known as a Parabaik, is a rare 19th-century artifact
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Palm Leaf Manuscript book, also known as a Parabaik, is a remarkable 19th-century
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Palm Leaf Manuscript book, also known as a Parabaik, is a rare 19th-century artifact
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique palm leaf manuscript book from 19th-century Burma (Myanmar) is a remarkable artifact
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique palm leaf manuscript book from 19th-century Burma (Myanmar) is a rare and exceptional
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique palm leaf manuscript book from 19th-century Burma (Myanmar) is a rare and valuable
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique palm leaf manuscript book from 19th-century Burma (Myanmar) is an extraordinary piece
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Shaivite Brahmin Reading Scriptures – Sonnerat Engraving, India, Paris 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
many Brahmin sects. He holds an open palm-leaf manuscript in both hands, with multiple leaves visible
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Antique Early 1800s Prints

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Paper

19th Century Buddhist Prayer Box
Located in New York, NY
or "The Tripitaka" teachings canonical texts. These manuscripts where written on Palm Leaf's which
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Antique 19th Century Thai Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Buddhist Prayer Box
19th Century Buddhist Prayer Box
$2,400
H 13 in W 32 in D 12 in

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Antique Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours 1500
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a leaf of vellum from a Book of Hours containing decorated initials with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Paper

Antique Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art miniature gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting
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Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

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Paint

Antique Mini Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique miniature Indo Persian Mughal Art gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting
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Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

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Paint

Miniature Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
A miniature Indo Persian Mughal Art watercolor painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting a
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Antique Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
A miniature Indo Persian Mughal Art watercolor painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting a
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Paint

Antique Indo Persian Mughal Architectural Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art miniature gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Paintings

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Paint

An Italian 18th Century Leaf with Megillah Blessings
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 18th Century Vellum Leaf with Megillah Blessings – Hand-Scribed Liturgical Manuscript
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Antique 18th Century Italian Religious Items

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Hide

Teak Red Lacquer and Gold Leaf Manuscript Chest
Located in Tulsa, OK
19th century teak Burmese manuscript chest. Made from teak and lacquered red with gold leaf
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Gold Leaf

Burmese Manuscript Chest with Red Cinnabar Lacquer and Gold Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
gold leaf, circa 1850. This manuscript chest features its original patina; wear consistent with age and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

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Gold Leaf

A Pair of Antique Burmese Kammavaca Manuscripts
Located in Chicago, IL
These Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript books are from Burma c. 1900's. The book outlines the formal
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Early 20th Century Burmese Scholar s Objects

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Gold Leaf

Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book - Parabaik book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique palm leaf manuscript book from 19th-century Burma (Myanmar) is a remarkable example of
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

French Limoges Enamel Portrait Plaque of Madame De Pompadour
By Maurice Quentin de La Tour
Located in London, GB
France, Voltaire and Rousseau. The plaque depicts Madame de Pomadour in her study leafing through a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Historical Memorabilia

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Enamel

Antique Framed Mughal Illustrated Manuscript Leaf, 19th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique framed Mughal illustrated leaf from a manuscript with a scene of lovers drinking and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

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Parchment Paper

Antique Indo Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indo Persian Mughal Art miniature gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting
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Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Mini Indian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique miniature Indian Mughal Art gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting a
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Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Mini Persian Mughal Painting W Manuscript
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique miniature Indo Persian Mughal Art gouache painting on antique manuscript leaf depicting
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Antique 18th Century Iraqi Paintings

Materials

Paint

Persian Miniature Painting of a Polo Match, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
calligraphy. Dated to the late 19th century, this miniature painting on an earlier manuscript leaf depicts a
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Pair of Thai Manuscript Cabinets of Lacquer and Gold Leaf, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of mid 20th century Thai manuscript cabinets, with a tapered teak wood body and
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Located in Point Richmond, CA
16 double sided folios of lacquered cloth in red and black with gold leaf. This Kammacava manuscript
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

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Gold Leaf

Persian Manuscript Page, Illustrated in the Safavid Style
Located in Soquel, CA
Highly detailed Persian or Mughal miniature painting from a Medical manuscript, curiously
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Antique Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
lacquer. A complete kamavaca manuscript, consisting of 16 silver leafed palm leaf pages between two
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rococo Lacquer

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Foil, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquered Kammavaca Manuscript
Located in Point Richmond, CA
16 double sided folios of lacquered cloth with black, red and gold leaf. This Kammacava manuscript is
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

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Lacquer

Thai Gold and Lacquer Decorated Teak Manuscript Cabinet, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Thai black lacquer and gold leaf decorated teak wood manuscript cabinet, mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Thai Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Thai Manuscript Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Monastery Manuscript Cabinet Two Doors and Two Drawers From the Estate
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Antique 19th Century Thai Wardrobes and Armoires

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Gold Leaf

Antique Thai Buddhist Phra Malai Samut Khoi Illustrated Manuscript, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommonly fine and rare mid-19th century Phra Malai illustrated Buddhist manuscript from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Scholar s Objects

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Gold Leaf

19th Century, Crowned Standing Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, Art of Thailand
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
-leaf manuscript. In the fear-dispelling gesture or Abhaya mudra in which the Buddha lifts his arm at
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Antiquities

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Wood

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Unique Swedish Art Deco, Modern Neoclassical Cabinet, Carl Malmsten Signed, 1932
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important 'Swedish Grace' sideboard, cupboard or buffet by Swedish Master, Carl Malmsten delicately constructed of inlaid birch and elmwood depicting a scene of Saint Geor...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Birch, Ebony, Maple

Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Bookend red coral set of 2, handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookends

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Coral, Gold Plate, Brass

Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
$4,591 / set
H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
$1,018 / item
H 25.6 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Emil Stejnar Twelve Arms Brass and Crystal, 1950s Pendant
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original early Viennese chandelier by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll from the 1950s. Made of brass, red lacquered metal and hand cut crystals. Excellent condition. It takes twelve sm...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass, Metal

Emil Stejnar Twelve Arms Brass and Crystal, 1950s Pendant
Emil Stejnar Twelve Arms Brass and Crystal, 1950s Pendant
$1,497 Sale Price
53% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautifully illuminated Quran manuscript from the Timurid period, dating back to the 15th century. The manuscript features intricate floral motifs, vibrant colours, and el...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Scholar s Objects

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Paper

An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
$17,219
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
A beechwood suspended console, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A graceful wall-mounted console table in beech wood with a rounded top, Italian craftsmanship, 1950s. Elegant and as lightweight as a painting hanging on the wall or an airy organic...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Beech

A beechwood suspended console, Italy, 1950s
A beechwood suspended console, Italy, 1950s
$8,109
H 36.62 in W 46.46 in D 11.82 in
Set of three Persian gouache paintings on hand laid paper, 1800 s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three Persian miniature gouache paintings on hand laid paper of polo players on a flower covered field. All works have been archival mounted and framed under UV filtering plexiglass....
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Antique 19th Century Persian Paintings

Materials

Paper

Large Fly 3 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Alabaster, Metal

Large 
Fly 3
 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Large 
Fly 3
 Alabaster Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
$2,709 Sale Price / item
10% Off
H 12 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen

Circle Candle
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
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2010s American Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Circle Candle
Circle Candle
$1,000 / item
H 9 in W 12.5 in D 2.25 in
Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Miguel Silva, Wooda, Ilse Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Ilse Silva, Miguel Silva, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form sits upon four brass ball feet with matching br...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Sycamore

Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
$6,681
H 7.09 in W 12.99 in D 6.69 in
Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Stools, Set of Four
Located in El Monte, CA
A set of four levantine mother of pearl inlay stools with carved wooden sides and legs. Curved seat frame on four turned legs united by stretchers, with interlaced rope seat.
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20th Century African Footstools

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rope, Wood

Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Stools, Set of Four
Levantine Mother of Pearl Inlaid Stools, Set of Four
$2,200 / set
H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
"Melting" Console Table in Cream Shagreen Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

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Brass

Antique Quran Koran Book With Manuscripts
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Quran book with manuscripts. The hardcover of the book is adorned with embossed traditional ornaments. Circa mid to late 19th century. The Quran is the holy book of Muslim...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Religious Items

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Paper

Antique Quran Koran Book With Manuscripts
Antique Quran Koran Book With Manuscripts
$975 Sale Price
35% Off
H 8.375 in Dm 5.25 in
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Manuscript Leaf For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the manuscript leaf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each manuscript leaf for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold leaf, gold and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect manuscript leaf — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right manuscript leaf, those designed in Rococo styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Manuscript Leaf?

Prices for a manuscript leaf start at $1,000 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $7,100.