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Deniz Ekinci

Deniz Ekinci writes for the Islamic & Ottoman Arts department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of islamic & ottoman arts.

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The Story of Hushang (recto), Illustration and text (Persian Prose) from Majmac al-Tavarikh (A Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru; Text Page, Persian Prose, (verso), from Majmac al-Tavarikh (A Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru — Anonymous, Timurid period (1370–1501)

The Story of Hushang (recto), Illustration and text (Persian Prose) from Majmac al-Tavarikh (A Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru; Text Page, Persian Prose, (verso), from Majmac al-Tavarikh (A Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru

October 10, 2026Axel Shaft Cup — Iran, Luristan

Axel Shaft Cup

October 10, 2026Ogival lattice with horizontal design — Turkey, Bursa

Ogival lattice with horizontal design

October 10, 2026Luster Bowl with Ibex — Anonymous, Fatimid period (909–1171)

Luster Bowl with Ibex

October 10, 2026Rustam meets the challenge of Ashkabus, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (Persian, about 934–1020) — Iran, Shiraz, Safavid period (1501-1722)

Rustam meets the challenge of Ashkabus, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (Persian, about 934–1020)

October 10, 2026Dragon-headed Stand — Anonymous, Zangid (1127–1251) or Ayyubid period (1171–1260)

Dragon-headed Stand

October 10, 2026Anahita Vessel — Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)

Anahita Vessel

October 10, 2026Dragon-headed Stand — Anonymous, Zangid (1127–1251) or Ayyubid period (1171–1260)

Dragon-headed Stand

October 10, 2026Mina'i Beaker with Seated Princes — Anonymous, Seljuq period of Iran (1037–1194)

Mina’i Beaker with Seated Princes

October 10, 2026
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