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As an avid collector who knows different art forms from different traditions, you must have come across Arabic antiques. They are incredibly designed art pieces boasting beautiful colors and intricate designs. Given that the Arabs interacted with people from different cultures, the items that form Arabic antiques are wide-ranging. The following are some of the most common types of Arabic antiques:
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In this category are included items like astrolabes and other scientific equipment. The astrolabes were used to determine time, latitude, and other useful information. Even though originally designed by the Greeks, the design and accuracy of astrolabes improved greatly after the Arabs interacted with them.
You might be asking, “How can a scientific machine be a piece of art?” Arabic astrolabes were not only highly functional but also beautiful. Another example of an artfully designed Arabic antique is the hanging lamps. The Arabs crafted these lamps beautifully, infusing delicate metal sheets, beautifully punched together and decorated with colorful stones.
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Arabic art goes beyond metalwork and includes large and miniature paintings. Wealth Arabs employed skilled artisans who took their time to create some of the most beautiful art pieces. Usually, the paintings are characterized by intricate details, dynamic lines, and bright colors.
The surface of Arabic antiques has details such as geometric patterns, vegetal patterns, figural representation, and calligraphy. It was a requirement for artists to include all four elements in any art they created.
Of course, the most visible Arabic art can be found in the pages of the Koran, which was hand-written. Artists would take their time to create highly-attractive Koranic manuscripts for the wealthy members of society. In addition to the intricate calligraphy, the pages have beautiful imagery that often-tempted people to pluck pages and frame them.
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The Arabic society was highly advanced in commerce and traded using silver and gold coins. Because of the metal used to make the coins, they were valuable regardless of their appearance. However, the coins in good condition retain value beyond the scrap price.
Arabic antiques were also in the form of swords, armor, and arms. Away from their usefulness in war, they are great for decorating interior spaces. Collectors from all over the world can’t have enough of the Arabic swords.
Also valuable are Arabic antique jewelry, which can be a great addition to your home. They come in necklaces and earrings made using precious stones and metals.
One of the areas in which the Arabs excelled was pottery and ceramics. Initially, the potters sought to copy Chinese porcelain. They created unique forms and techniques with time, creating attractive art pieces.
A particular innovation of the Arabs was lusterware, which they created by mixing pigments with oxides before firing in a kiln. In the end, the pottery had highly-glazed metallic surfaces. Thanks to their collectability, some of these visually stunning Islamic antiques are available for sale.
What kinds of Arabic antiques are you looking for? We have a wide variety of items in our store waiting for you to come and sample them. Don’t hesitate to do so.
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