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Murat Özdemir

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

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Axe-Head with Four Picks — Iran, Luristan

Axe-Head with Four Picks

October 10, 2026Embroidered Sash ("Uckur") — Anonymous, 19th century

Embroidered Sash (“Uckur”)

October 10, 2026Embroidered Shawl (?) — Turkey, 18th-19th century

Embroidered Shawl (?)

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

Bowl

October 10, 2026Stater: Head of Pharnabazus, Helmeted, within Circle (reverse) — Anonymous, minted at Tarsos (Kilikia)

Stater: Head of Pharnabazus, Helmeted, within Circle (reverse)

October 10, 2026Cover — Iran

Cover

October 10, 2026Fragment (from a Garment?) — Anonymous, Abbasid period (750–1258)

Fragment (from a Garment?)

October 10, 2026The Reign of Nushirwan, The Combat between the Khan of Chin and the Haitalians (recto) from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025) — Anonymous, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353)

The Reign of Nushirwan, The Combat between the Khan of Chin and the Haitalians (recto) from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025)

October 10, 2026Surround for Turkish Silk Cushion Cover — Iran, Safavid period (1501–1722)

Surround for Turkish Silk Cushion Cover

October 10, 2026Table Cloth — Turkey, Late 18th- Early 19th century

Table Cloth

October 10, 2026

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