Wooden Panel – Iran – 15th CenturyJug with Foliage Motifs and Snake Shaped Handle – Iran – Late 15th Century
Calligraphy
Pages of the ‘Great Umayyad Qur’an’ – Possibly Near East – 8th CenturyCalligraphic scroll (tumar) with the Lamiyat al – Arab of al-Shanfara – India – 1695Close up of scrollArchitectural Inscription – Iran – 12th Century
Writing in Art
Ceramic Cenotaph – Central Asia – Second Half of the 14th Century
Tombstones – Tunisia or Egypt
Close up – Egypt or Tunisia – Dated – 23rd March 1179
Close up – Tunisia – Dated 1041 – 1042 AD
Qar’an – India – c. 1700-1750
Close up – of Qar’an
Carpet – Iran -Second Half of 16th Century
Pair of Carved Doors – Signed by Ghulam Hussein – Iran – 1641-2 AD)
Close up of doors
The Figure in Art
Monumental panel with figural scenes – Iran – 12th Century
Close up of monumental panel
Figure of a Deer – Egypt – 11th Century
Frieze Tile – Iran – Late 13th Century
Jug with Harpy and Lion Motifs – Syria – 13th Century
Figure of a Monkey – Iran (Kashan) c.1200
Pattern in Art
Walking into the Pattern Gallery
Jug Filters – Egypt, Syria and Iraq – 9th – 14th Century
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Architectural Panel – India – 15th Century
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Mosaic Tile Panel Fragment – Iran or Central Asia – Early 15th Century
Box – Signed by Michael Perchin Emerald: India, 16th-17th Century Box : Russia 19th Century by Faberge
Science in Art
Sundial – Signed by Nicholas Antoine Francois Nouet – France – 1798 AD
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Mathematical and Astronomical Instrument – Signed by Nastulus – Iraq (Baghdad) – Late 9th – early 10th Century
Astrolabes
About Astrolabes
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Astrolabe Mater with Replacement Plates and Rete – Mater by Abu Baker ibn Yusuf – Morocco(Marrakesh) – 1206-1207 AD
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Compasses and Ruler – Turkey, Egypt. Syria – 19th Century
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View of cafe from second floor:
View of cafe from second floorView of main entrance from second floor
Third Floor Permanent Gallery
Turkey – 16th-18th Century
Armour for Horse and Rider – Turkey – Late 15th – early 16th Century
Coffee Cup Holder – Turkey or Europe (probably Switzerland) 19th Century
Portrait of Sultan Mehmed II – by a follower of Gentile Bellini – Italy – Early 16th Century
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Dish – Turkey (Iznik) – c. 1520-1530
Ottoman Cushion Cover (Yastik) – Turkey – 17th Century
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India 16th-18th Century
Horse Headed Dagger (Khanjar) and Scabbard – India – c. 1700
Jewelled Falcon – India – c. 1640
Necklace – India (probably Benares) 19th Century
Emerald Plaque – India – 1695 – 1696 AD
Royal Seal of Mysore – India – 1748 – 1754
Bazuband – India – 19th Century
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…..next blog is Iran 14th-19th century, Iran and Central Asia 14th-16th century, Egypt and Syria – 14th-15th century, Egypt and Syria 12th-13th century, Iran and Central Asia 12th-14th century, Early Islamic Art, Powder & Damask Islamic Arms and Armour – from the collection of Fadel Al Mansoori and then leaving for the day……
Stephanie, you’re walk through the MIA is incredible. Have looked at the pictures at least three times and I can only imagine what it must be like to actually be there. Thanks for the tour. Love ya lots mama xoxoxo
Stephanie, you’re walk through the MIA is incredible. Have looked at the pictures at least three times and I can only imagine what it must be like to actually be there. Thanks for the tour. Love ya lots mama xoxoxo
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