Posted 10 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
Just acquired another one of these Middle Eastern Trench art pieces. Much of it originated in Damascus.
The base shell has been decorated with applied copper and silver. This particular example has an unusual addition in that the bottom has also been decorated.
Most of the time the text will be from the Koran; however, I have not had it translated.
This is only my third piece of this type. These are some of the most difficult trench art pieces to acquire as they normally bring very high prices.
scott
Thanks buss, nuts and david.
scott
Thanks pat-- here is a link to another (much larger) example in my collection:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/61505-ww1-trench-art-shell-from-damascus
scott
Thanks again pat-- every few years, I am able to get a reasonably priced example.
The larger one only set me back $75 and this one was about $100. I usually see them sell in the $400- $600 range, so I felt great about the prices.
The quality of work is exceptional. In my opinion the Middle Eastern shell work sets the bar for WW1 trench art.
scott
Thanks much for looking ted.
Be sure to take a look at my other trench art postings on CW-- to include another Middle Eastern piece.
scott
Thanks budek and jensen.
scott
Thanks moon!
scott
Thanks petey, vo, cind and bratjd.
scott
very VERy nice Scott, but for the rest i stay out of this muslims pieces in the hands of non muslims
Thanks for looking apostata— not sure I understand what you’re getting at?
This was originally made as a souvenir piece with no cultural/ religious boundaries when sold. This type of trench art was marketed to soldiers and other visitors to the area who appreciated the style, beauty and utility of the piece.
scott
i have, not got any problems with this Scott , but ty for your history lesson (lol i am mustashar !) discussion closed
I haven’t seen that word (mustashar) in a long time— I spent about five years in the Middle East and had that as a title!
scott
mustashar of an ummah ?, well order one of ummah to translate it , no one dare to refuse that
Military advisor. Had several translators who worked for me— retired about 14 years ago and don’t maintain contact.
scott
aha an kafur ( not meaning degrading but in tern of non muslim) jaysh mustashar, aha you got no muslim mandat that explains the lack of hierarchie , you were a seculair
Thanks again uxbridge.
scott