Antique Yemen

Early 20th Century Silver Filigree Bracelet, Yemen A hollow silver filigree bracelet made in Yemen in the first half of the 20th century.

A striking example of traditional Yemeni silversmithing, this silver bracelet, crafted circa 1900, was designed to grace a woman's wrist with exceptional elegance.

A pair of Silver Torah Finials from Yemen, dating back to around 1900, represents a fascinating blend of artistic tradition and cultural history.

A Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp made in Yemen circa 1900 is an important artifact that reflects the religious traditions of Yemeni Jewish communities during that period.

This beautifully crafted silver bracelet, made in Yemen circa 1900, is an exquisite example of refined traditional jewelry designed with both elegance and functionality in mind.

A striking and bold example of traditional Yemeni jewelry, this Silver Band, crafted circa 1900, showcases a rugged and expressive aesthetic characteristic of regional silversmithing.

These striking silver rings from Yemen, crafted circa 1900, offer a vivid glimpse into the everyday jewelry traditions of Yemeni women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This charming Yemeni silver bracelet, crafted circa 1900, was designed with the youthful elegance of a young woman in mind.

An exceptional example of traditional Yemeni silver artistry, this elaborate "Shumalyat" bracelet was crafted circa 1900 for women in the prominent towns of Yemen, often worn in matc...

A distinctive and finely crafted example of Yemeni silver jewelry, this Silver Rope and Medallion Bracelet, made circa 1900, reflects a unique departure from the more traditional sol...

19th century small wooden/metal Mortar from Yemen/Saudi Border.

Antique map titled 'Karte von dem groessten Theil des Landes Jemen'. Original map of Yemen, this map is the first printed map specifically of Yemen, and the earliest map based on act...

Stone is durable and significant in both Jewish and Yemeni cultures, often symbolizing strength, endurance, and permanence.

The Latin title in the scroll cartouche at the lower left reads TABULA ITINERARIA sistens illam partem TERRÆ YEMEN quam Societas litteraria auspiciis et sumtibus FRIDERICI V.

The caption reads Kléding der Voornaame Arabieren in Yemen. in Dutch and Habillement des Arabes de Distinction dans l'Yemen. in French, meaning "Dress of the Arabs of distinction in ...

A finely hand-colored English engraving titled Arabian Nobility of the Province of Yemen, published in London on April 2, 1810. The composition depicts a nobleman and noblewoman in t...

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1776, plate LXX of the first volume of Carsten Niebuhr's account of his travels in Arabia. The caption reads Grondtékening der Stad ...

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1776, plate LXIII of the first volume of Carsten Niebuhr's account of his travels in Arabia, a folding plate. The caption reads Gezi...

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1776, plate LXIX of the first volume of Carsten Niebuhr's account of his travels in Arabia. The caption reads Voorstelling van een G...

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1776, plate LXV of the first volume of Carsten Niebuhr's account of his travels in Arabia, a folding plate. The caption reads Gezigt...

The caption reads Grondtékening der Stad TÁÄS. in Dutch and Plan de la Ville de Táäs. in French, meaning "Plan of the town of Taas", the city now called Taiz in Yemen. The walled to...

The caption reads Legging der Stad en Haven Mochha. in Dutch and Situation de la Ville et du Port de Mochha. in French, meaning "Situation of the town and harbor of Mocha", the Red S...

This is an original antique copper engraving from 1776, plate LXI of the first volume of Carsten Niebuhr's account of his travels in Arabia, a folding plate with two views, each with...

This exquisite handmade silver bracelet is a remarkable example of traditional Yemenite Jewish bridal jewelry, crafted as part of a dowry set. Meticulously fashioned in the distincti...

This Carved Stone Shabbat Lamp made in Yemen around 1900 reflects the practical and religious traditions of Yemeni Jewish communities.

They represented a fusion of Jewish religious practices with the artistic traditions of southern Asia, demonstrating the adaptability and creativity of Jewish communities in Yemen.

The caption reads Afbeelding eener Arabierinn' in Tehâma. in Dutch and Figure d'une Femme Arabe de Tehâma. in French, meaning "Figure of an Arab woman of the Tihama", the coastal pla...

The Latin title in the cartouche at the upper right reads AGRI BEIT EL FAKIHensis Delineatio geographica, "Geographical delineation of the district of Beit el Fakih", the town now ca...

The caption reads Grondtékening der Stad en Omleggende Streek van Loheia. in Dutch and Plan de la Ville et des Environs de Loheia. in French, meaning "Plan of the town and surroundin...

The map names Nejd, El Hejaz, Yemen, Hadramaut and Oman, the cities of Mecca, Medina, Sana, Aden, Muscat, Baghdad, Tehran and Herat, and a scale of English Miles appears beneath the ...

The name comes from the moss agate known in the period as “mocha stone,” traded through the Yemeni port of al-Mukha. American makers worked the technique almost entirely on yellow bo...

Original vintage poster published by the Empire Marketing Board (1926-1933) to promote the trade routes and economic strength of the British Empire featuring artwork by the painter, ...

Mocha referred strictly to the dendritic decoration, which enters the factory record in the 1790s and takes its name from mocha stone, the moss agate imported through the Yemeni port...

This richly colored map presents an expansive view of the Middle East at the height of the late Ottoman and colonial era, encompassing modern-day Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Y...

The name “mocha” properly belongs to the dendritic decoration resembling moss agate, the “mocha stone” traded through the Yemeni port of al-Mukha, but in trade usage it has long cove...

Major regions such as Hejaz, Nejd, Yemen, Oman, and Hadramaut are clearly labeled, along with numerous historic towns and trading centers.

The page was created in Yemen during the era of the Rasulid dynasty (1229–1454), a flourishing period of cultural, scholarly, and artistic vitality.

It stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship of the Yemeni and Saudi Arabian border region.

Crafted by the renowned Cox & Yeman of London, this table has been thoughtfully restored by hand, using English-made cotton nets, high-quality cushion rubbers, leather, and cloth...

Sana'a: The capital city of Yemen, noted for its historical and cultural significance. 8.

Allo scoppio del secondo conflitto mondiale, fu impegnata nello Yemen e in Egitto dove creò una rete di propaganda clandestina denominata “Fratellanza”.

It covers North-East Africa including Egypt, Sudan, Nubia, Abyssinia (Ethiopia), and the Red Sea coast, alongside the Arabian Peninsula with Hejaz, Yemen, Oman, and Persian Gulf regi...

The Arabian Peninsula is labeled “Gelukkig Arabia” (Arabia Felix), a classical name denoting the fertile southern parts of the peninsula, including present-day Yemen and Oman. Key ci...

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Ransom, M., Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry, AUC Press, 2014.

At the height of his power, his sultanate spanned Egypt, Syria, the Jazira, the Hejaz, Yemen, parts of western North Africa, and Nubia.

Covers from Arabia and Egypt south to Mogadishu and includes parts of modern day Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. Originates from 'Atlas Portatif Universel et Milit...

jambiya jambiya, also spelled janbiya, jambya, jambia and janbia, also known as a shibriyeh (Arabic: شبرية shibriyyah) in the Levant, is a specific type of dagger with a short, curv...

This original print, representing the typical feast in memory of Hussein, the Lord of martyrs from India to Pakistan, to Afghanistan and Iran, Arzerbaijan, Yemen, al Bahrain, Syria, ...

Especially in his pastels, Pann envisioned Rachel, Rebekah, and other Biblical women as child-brides and imagined the teen-aged Jewish girls from Yemen whom he used as models along w...