Small “Chessboard” Carpet, Syrian, Ottoman period (1281-1924), early 17th century. Wool, 162.6 x 96.5 cm. Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of James F. Ballard, 110:1929.

Tile, Syrian, late 16th century, Ottoman period (1281–1924). Glazed earthenware, 16 x 27.8 x 2.5 cm. Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Horace Morison, 647:1958.4 .

A Roman gold and carnelian bracelet. Syrian, circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Photo Bonhams Composed of a solid spiral hoop with ribbed sheet gold terminals, hinged to an eight-pointed solid bezel set with a high cabochon carnelian, 2½in (6.4cm) diam Sold for...

A Syrian shell and bone-inlaid mirror Height 8ft 4in (2.54m); width 4ft 1 1/2in (1.26m). Estimate: $7,000 - 9,000 - Unsold Bonhams. European and American Furniture, Decorative Arts, Silver, Rugs & Carpets, 5 May 2009. 580 Madison Avenue, New York www...

A Syrian mother-of-pearl and bone-inlaid chest of drawers. 19th century The later white marble top above three drawers, raised on bracket feet. Height 35 1/2in (90cm); length 46 3/4in (1.19m); depth 22 1/2in (57cm). Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000 - Unsold Bonhams....