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9,582 works match
Project
2019Cengiz Yar documents the de-mining efforts in the city of Mosul
2019
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2014Photography: Giles Duley profiles Syrian refugees in a simple, heartbreaking way
2014
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2023Eman Ali calmly guides us through the streets of Oman in a touching hometown revisit
2023
Project
2022Tracy Chahwan on making the visuals for all the best “strictly-vinyl” parties in Beirut
2022
Publication
2022Dripping in “Arab nostalgia”, 3asal mag platforms MENA creatives who are abandoning conformity and thrashing outdated stereotypes
2022
Project
2016The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
Project
2019The latest series by Israeli art collective Broken Fingaz showcases a contemporary twist on traditional oil painting
2019
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2020In a new book, photo duo Valentina Piccinni and Jean-Marc Caimi capture the hidden realities of Istanbul
2020
Project
2013Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
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2014Giles Duley's unseen photos of the vulnerable victims of the war in Syria
2014
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2015Farah Al Qasimi photographs Dubai’s decaying entertainment architecture
2015
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2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
Project
2021Gaza-based painter Malak Mattar on making art as a feminist in Palestine
2021
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1800Qur'an
1800
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1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
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1701Knife with Sheath
1701
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1675Sword with Scabbard
1675
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1801Sword
1801
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1915Vers l'Orient, Constantinople la résignée
1915
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1000Bi-folium from a Qur'an Manuscript
1000
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800Textile Fragment
800
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800Textile Fragment
800
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1375Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
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1498"Yusuf Tending the Flocks", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
Publication
1498"Yusuf Arriving in Egypt and Leaving the Ship in the Nile", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
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1375Folio from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
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1375Section from a Qur'an Manuscript
1375
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1500Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities)
1500
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1350Section of a Qur'an Manuscript
1350
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1375Section from a Qur'an Manuscript
1375
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1500"Interior Reception", Folio 36r from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
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1498"Zulaikha Seizing the Skirt of Joseph's Robe", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
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1375Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1485"The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince", Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1455"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz
1455
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1400"Captured Indian Raja Brought to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (World Histories)
1400
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1474Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
1474
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1575A Stallion
1575
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1400"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
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1400"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
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1406Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
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200Footed cup with human busts in medallions
200
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1460Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1460
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1485Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1485
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1406"Laila and Majnun at School", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
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1462"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1462
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1400"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
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1400"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
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1400"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
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1500"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
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1540Portrait of a Lady Holding a Flower
1540
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1460"Battle Scene", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi
1460
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1400"Sakyamuni (Buddha) Announces Another Prophet", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
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1400"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
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1606Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1606
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1486"The Anecdote of the Man Who Fell into the Water", Folio 44r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
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1485"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
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1485"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
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1499Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina)
1499
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1499Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
1499
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1513Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa`di
1513
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1486Illuminated Frontispiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
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1431Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1431
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1554Miniature Qur'an and Qur'an Case
1554
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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850Folio from the "Blue Qur'an"
850
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994Bifolium from the "Nurse's Qur'an" (Mushaf al-Hadina)
994
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1798Miquelet Gun of Ali Pasha
1798
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1700A Manuscript of Five Sections of a Qur'an
1700
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1275Section from a Qur'an Manuscript
1275
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1800Tār
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Basin
1800
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1710Pilgrim Flask
1710
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1801Zurna
1801
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1700Bowl
1700
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1275Title Page of the Gospel of John
1275
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1500Liturgical Cuff
1500
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1837A Ship in a Stormy Sea
1837
Object
-750Stamp seal (scaraboid) with monster
-750
Object
1880Tar
1880
Object
1890Ensemble
1890
Publication
1400Manuscript Leaf with text in Bolorgir
1400
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1880Tar
1880
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1311Four miniatures of the life of Christ from a gospel book of 1311 (Presentation, Baptism, Transfiguration, Entry into Jerusalem)
1311
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1434Four Gospels in Armenian
1434
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1400Armenian Manuscript Bifolium
1400
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1611Panel
1611
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900Fragment of an Embroidered Textile
900
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900Textile Fragment
900
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900Textile Fragment
900
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1290Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari
1290
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875Tiraz Fragment from an Ikat Shawl
875
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700Fragment of a shawl with inscription
700
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864Textile Fragment
864
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1800Necklace
1800
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1800Necklace
1800
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875Tiraz Textile Fragment
875
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1800Necklace
1800
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900Fragment of a Mantle
900
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800Ikat Textile Fragment
800
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900Textile Fragment
900
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1400Textile Fragment
1400
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900Textile Fragment
900
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900Textile Fragment
900
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900Textile Fragment
900
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900Textile Fragment
900
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1875Guenbri
1875
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1700Powder Horn
1700
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1800Necklace
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1100Earring, One of a Pair
1100
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1701Spear
1701
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1875Rebab
1875
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1875Guenbri
1875
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1875Gumuri
1875
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1800Square
1800
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1225Catapult Projectile from Montfort (Starkenberg) Castle
1225
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900Reed Mat
900
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1800Ewer
1800
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400Rod or Bobbin
400
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1700Ring
1700
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1800Palestinian Doll's Thob al-Malek Royal Dress
1800
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1800Zurna
1800
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800Chess Piece
800
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400Plaque
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Probably a Counter
400
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400Plaque
400
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622Buckle
622
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1800Robe
1800
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400Ring
400
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400Pin
400
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400Jar
400
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400Ring
400
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400Spindle Whorl or Button
400
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400Buckle
400
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400Nail
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Bell
400
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400Ornament
400
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400Fish Hook
400
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400Bone Fragment
400
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400Bell
400
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400Pin or Stylus
400
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400Ring
400
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400Key
400
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400Fragment of a Book Cover
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Ornament
400
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400Pin or Stylus
400
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400Bone Fragment
400
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400Hinge
400
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400Cross Pendant
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Cymbals
400
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600Head of a Figure
600
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400Button or Spindle Whorl
400
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400Spoon
400
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400Cross Pendant
400
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400Probably a Counter
400
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400Bracelet
400
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400Gaming Piece
400
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1800Headscarf
1800
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1800Jacket
1800
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1800Dress
1800
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1859Fragment of a Qur'an
1859
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997Dinar
997
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595Gold Belt Buckle and Strap End
595
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1450Shield
1450
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-3000Terracotta jug
-3000
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-1800Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes
-1800
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-1800Fragmentary gaming board: game of 58 holes
-1800
Publication
1700"Two Nightingales in a Rose Bush", Double-Sided Illustrated Leaf from an Ottoman Album
1700
Object
1873Les costumes populaires de la Turquie en 1873: Ouvrage publié sous le patronage de la Commission impériale ottomane pour l'Exposition universelle de Vienne
1873
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-2000Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal in Anatolian style
-2000
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-521Silver bowl
-521
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1750Miquelet Rifle
1750
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-2300Silver phiale (libation bowl)
-2300
Object
-2300Gilded silver cup with two handles
-2300
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-2000Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablets 1983.135.4a, b: private letter
-2000
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-2000Cuneiform tablet with a small second tablet: private letter
-2000
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1450Helmet with Aventail
1450
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-2300Silver beaker
-2300
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-2000Serpentine axehead
-2000
Publication
1290Leaf from a Gospel Book with Four Standing Evangelists
1290
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1851Qur'an Manuscript
1851
Object
-2300Electrum vase with lid
-2300
Object
1784Miquelet Gun
1784
Publication
1847Dala'il Al-Khayrat
1847
Object
1738Miquelet Rifle
1738
Object
1451Shirt of Mail and Plate
1451
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1475Two Arrows
1475
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-2000Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals in Assyrian and Anatolian styles, for cuneiform tablet 66.245.17a: loan of silver
-2000
Object
1501Archer's Thumb Ring
1501
Object
-2000Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 66.245.5a: record of a lawsuit
-2000
Object
-2000Cuneiform tablet case impressed with five cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 66.245.21b: court deposition
-2000
Object
-2000Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god
-2000
Object
-2000Cuneiform tablet case impressed with three cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 66.245.19a: legal decision by appointed judges
-2000
Object
-2000Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 66.245.15a: quittance
-2000
Object
-2000Cuneiform tablet case impressed with three cylinder seals: loan of silver
-2000
Object
1775Pendant
1775
Object
1801Pair of Stirrups and Ring Bit
1801
Object
1575Shaffron (Head Defense) for a Camel
1575
Object
1775Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set
1775
Object
1401Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
1401
Object
1401Side Piece of a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense)
1401
Object
1801Knife with Sheath
1801
Object
1701Dagger with Sheath
1701
Object
1750Saber (Kilij) with Scabbard
1750
Object
1701Sword (Yatagan) with Scabbard
1701
Object
1701Saber
1701
Object
1525Helmet
1525
Object
1775Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set
1775
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1775Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set
1775
Object
1775Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set
1775
Object
1775Pendant with Coins, One of a Pair
1775
Object
1775Girdle Clasp
1775
Publication
1525Futuh al-Haramain (Description of the Holy Cities)
1525
Object
1701Patch Box
1701
Object
1675Miquelet Gun
1675
Object
1775Pendant with Coins, One of a Pair
1775
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-300Snaffle Bit
-300
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1732Miquelet Pistol
1732
Object
-2000Cuneiform tablet: private letter
-2000
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1500Shaffron
1500
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1535Helmet
1535
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1550Scimitar with Scabbard
1550