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Project
2016The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
Publication
2022Dripping in “Arab nostalgia”, 3asal mag platforms MENA creatives who are abandoning conformity and thrashing outdated stereotypes
2022
Project
2013Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
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2017Photographer John Laurie explores sports culture in Uzbekistan
2017
Project
2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
Object
1Gaming Die
1
Object
1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
Publication
1498"Yusuf Tending the Flocks", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
Publication
1350Section of a Qur'an Manuscript
1350
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1800Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
Publication
1375Section from a Qur'an Manuscript
1375
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1875Čartār
1875
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1775Kaftan
1775
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1800Hanging
1800
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1500Textile Fragment
1500
Publication
1498"Zulaikha Seizing the Skirt of Joseph's Robe", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
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1800Kaftan
1800
Publication
1522Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di
1522
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1475Carved Door Panel
1475
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1850Boots
1850
Publication
1498"Yusuf Arriving in Egypt and Leaving the Ship in the Nile", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
Publication
1500"Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i
1500
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1800Carpet
1800
Publication
1498Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
Publication
1375Folio from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
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1700Hanging
1700
Publication
1375Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
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1800Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Cover
1800
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1801Bridle, Mane piece and Breast collar
1801
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1800Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Robe
1800
Publication
1500Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510)
1500
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1800Hanging
1800
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1800Robe
1800
Publication
1500Group of Dervishes
1500
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1600Carpet fragment
1600
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
Publication
1500Portrait of a Dervish
1500
Publication
1525Garden Scene
1525
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1375Section from a Qur'an Manuscript
1375
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
Object
1700Hanging
1700
Publication
1375Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
Object
1309Fragment of a Wall Painting
1309
Object
1700Textile Fragment
1700
Publication
1500Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities)
1500
Publication
1500"Interior Reception", Folio 36r from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
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1825Ornament
1825
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1800Cover
1800
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1800Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1800Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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968Coin
968
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1800Head Ornament
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
Object
968Coin
968
Publication
1500"Yusuf and Zulaikha", Folio 51r from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
Publication
1500Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i
1500
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1800Robe
1800
Object
1400Ewer with Lid
1400
Publication
1524"Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin", Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1600Carpet
1600
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1800Tent Door Hanging
1800
Publication
1460Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1460
Publication
1524"Khusrau Seated on his Throne", Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 207 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1406Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
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1485"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
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1485Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1485
Publication
1500"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
Publication
1400"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Object
1433Coin
1433
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1475"Preparation for a Feast", Folio from a Divan of Jami
1475
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1524"Bahram Gur in the Turquoise Palace on Wednesday", Folio 216 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1701Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
Publication
1524"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1500Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
Object
1701Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1550Carpet
1550
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1455"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz
1455
Object
1855Dutār
1855
Publication
1495"Muslim Pilgrim to Mecca Meets a Brahman on the Road", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Publication
1400"Captured Indian Raja Brought to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (World Histories)
1400
Publication
1431Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1431
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday", Folio 224 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1524"Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday", Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1524"Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday", Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1485"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
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1100Mirror
1100
Publication
1606Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1606
Publication
1486"The Anecdote of the Man Who Fell into the Water", Folio 44r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
Publication
1405Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Object
1925Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1540Portrait of a Lady Holding a Flower
1540
Publication
1405"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Publication
1499Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina)
1499
Object
500Ritual Basin
500
Publication
1400"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Object
1950Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
Object
1400Bowl
1400
Publication
1400Decorative Drawing
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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1462"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1462
Publication
1405"Bahram Gur on the Chase", Folio 10r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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1000High-Tin Bronze Bowl
1000
Publication
1406"Laila and Majnun at School", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Publication
1524Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
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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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1499Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
1499
Publication
1575A Stallion
1575
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1405"The Eavesdropper", Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Object
1Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
Publication
1524"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio 321b from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1001Knife Blade
1001
Publication
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
Publication
1495"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Publication
1524"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1460"Battle Scene", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi
1460
Publication
1524"Khusrau Catches Sight of Shirin Bathing", Folio 50 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1400"Sakyamuni (Buddha) Announces Another Prophet", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Publication
1513Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa`di
1513
Publication
1486Illuminated Frontispiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
Object
1701Khyber Knife
1701
Publication
1474Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
1474
Object
1801Shield
1801
Publication
1485"The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince", Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Publication
1405"How a Braggart was Drowned in a Well", Folio 33v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
Object
1950Sheep bell
1950
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1400"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday", Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1554Miniature Qur'an and Qur'an Case
1554
Publication
1400"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Publication
1495"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Publication
1524"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Object
1Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
Object
1100Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
Publication
1524"Battle between Alexander and Darius", Folio 279 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Red Palace on Tuesday", Folio 220 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1405"Bahram Gur's Skill with the Bow", Folio 17v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Object
1875Gumuri
1875
Object
1875Guenbri
1875
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1701Spear
1701
Object
1875Rebab
1875
Object
1875Guenbri
1875
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1850Nay
1850
Object
1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
Publication
775Folio from the "Tashkent Qur'an"
775
Object
-900Cylinder seal with chariot hunting scene and Old South Arabian inscription
-900
Publication
1223"Preparing Medicine from Honey", from a Dispersed Manuscript of an Arabic Translation of De Materia Medica of Dioscorides
1223
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
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800Coin
800
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987Coin
987
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957Coin
957
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968Coin
968
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996Coin
996
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775Coin
775
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
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984Coin
984
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914Coin
914
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984Coin
984
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884Coin
884
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1100Box with Lid
1100
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
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952Coin
952
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982Coin
982
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964Coin
964
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948Coin
948
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950Coin
950
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984Coin
984
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984Coin
984
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900Part of Lamp or Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
900
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983Coin
983
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948Coin
948
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965Coin
965
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983Coin
983
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983Coin
983
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984Coin
984
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973Coin
973
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654Coin
654
Publication
1091Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
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900Coin
900
Object
1155Ewer
1155
Object
814Coin
814
Object
1027Dinar of Mahmud
1027
Object
400Textile with Processions of Rams
400
Publication
1091Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
Publication
1713Leaf with Arabic Prayers
1713
Publication
1305"Rustam Comes from Kabul to Pay Homage to Kai Khusrau", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1305
Object
1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
Object
1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
Object
900Bowl
900
Object
800Bowl
800
Object
1000Long-Handled Spoon Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1000
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1600Finial with Arabic Inscription"Ya, Da'im" ("Oh, Everlasting!")
1600
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1100Rice Server Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1100
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1325Inscribed Pen Box
1325
Object
1200Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan
1200
Object
600Textile with Boar's Head Roundels
600
Project
2013Magnificent retelling of Arabian Nights from the brilliant Noa Snir
2013
Publication
2012Beautiful Skateistan book celebrates the power of skateboarding in Afghanistan
2012
Publication
2020Lyon Arabic is the new counterpart of a Commercial Type favourite, informed by Naskh and Nastaliq scripts
2020
Map
1867Johnson's Turkey in Asia. Johnson's Persia, Arabia, Beloochistan and Afghanistan
1867
Project
2020Daniel Gebhart de Koekkoek photographs a holiday resort, seemingly only open to Afghan Hounds
2020
Project
2018Mohamad Abdouni on documenting an “important time in Arab queer culture”
2018
Publication
Manuscript Leaves from an Arabic Manuscript
Project
2019How do you advertise a Swedish bank? With Snoop Dogg and Afghan hounds
2019
Publication
2020We dive into a new archive of over 1,000 book covers from the Arab world
2020
Project
2022Type foundry Boharat Cairo on the vast possibilities of Arabic type design
2022
Project
2015We speak to Ruvan Wijesooriya about his documentation of a Kabul school
2015