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2016The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
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2014Photography: Alexis Vasilikos photographs opulent houses left behind by the Greek crisis
2014
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2013Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
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2021Gaza-based painter Malak Mattar on making art as a feminist in Palestine
2021
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2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
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1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
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1875Gumuri
1875
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1701Spear
1701
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1875Rebab
1875
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1875Guenbri
1875
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1875Guenbri
1875
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1800Ewer
1800
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400Nail
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Probably a Counter
400
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400Ring
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Rod or Bobbin
400
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400Fragment of a Book Cover
400
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400Pin or Stylus
400
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400Pin or Stylus
400
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400Probably a Counter
400
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1800Robe
1800
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622Buckle
622
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400Ornament
400
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800Chess Piece
800
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1800Dress
1800
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400Bell
400
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400Key
400
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400Jar
400
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1800Ensemble
1800
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400Cross Pendant
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Button or Spindle Whorl
400
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1700Ring
1700
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400Hinge
400
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400Spindle Whorl or Button
400
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400Bone Fragment
400
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1800Jacket
1800
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400Buckle
400
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400Ring
400
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1800Palestinian Doll's Thob al-Malek Royal Dress
1800
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400Cross Pendant
400
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400Gaming Piece
400
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400Pin
400
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400Bell
400
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400Ornament
400
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400Spoon
400
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400Cymbals
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Fish Hook
400
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400Ring
400
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400Plaque
400
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1800Zurna
1800
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1800Headscarf
1800
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400Bracelet
400
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600Head of a Figure
600
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400Bone Fragment
400
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400Plaque
400
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1095Double-Sided Pendant Icon with the Virgin and Christ Pantokrator
1095
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500The Antioch "Chalice"
500
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654Gold Solidus of Constans II (641–68)
654
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1042Histamenon of Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
1042
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1080Tip of a Pointer
1080
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575Bracelet with Grapevine Pattern
575
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364Gold Solidus of Valentinian I (364–75)
364
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1100Medallion with the Virgin from an Icon Frame
1100
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1300Portable Icon with the Virgin Eleousa
1300
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692Solidus of Justinian II (685-95)
692
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575Bracelet with Grapevine Pattern
575
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1100Medallion with Christ from an Icon Frame
1100
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950Reliquary Casket with the Deesis, Archangels, and the Twelve Apostles
950
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900Panel with Byzantine Ivory Carving of the Crucifixion
900
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900Panel from an Ivory Casket with Scenes of the Story of Joshua
900
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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900Casket with Warriors and Mythological Figures
900
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629Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath
629
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1095Cross
1095
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629Plate with David Slaying a Lion
629
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629Plate with David Anointed by Samuel
629
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1100Medallion with Saint John the Evangelist from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint George from an Icon Frame
1100
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1000Cross Fragment with Saint John the Theologian
1000
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1000Casket with Warriors and Dancers
1000
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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900Panels from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve
900
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1100Medallion with Saint Matthew from an Icon Frame
1100
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1000Right Wing of a Triptych with Saints Nicholas and Theodore
1000
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1100Medallion with Saint Paul from an Icon Frame
1100
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950Icon with the Koimesis
950
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970Wing of an Ivory Triptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ
970
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900Plaque with Scenes from the Story of Joshua
900
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629Plate with the Presentation of David to Saul
629
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950Icon with the Deesis
950
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500Necklace with Pendant Crosses
500
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629Plate with David's Confrontation with Eliab
629
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500Hanging Lamp with a Hand Holding a Cross
500
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629Plate with the Arming of David
629
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925Icon with the Crucifixion
925
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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1100Medallion with Saint Luke from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint Peter from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint John the Baptist from an Icon Frame
1100
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1042Histamenon of Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
1042
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1200Two-Sided Pendant with the Archangel Michael and Daniel in the Lion’s Den
1200
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950Icon with Saint Demetrios
950
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900Panel from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve
900
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521Panel of a Diptych Announcing the Consulship of Justinian
521
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521Panel of a Diptych Announcing the Consulship of Justinian
521
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950Icon with the Virgin and Child
950
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582Censer with Six Holy Figures
582
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1080Temple Pendant and Stick
1080
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1916Ūd
1916
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1700Bell
1700
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1000Textile Fragment with Double-Headed Eagles
1000
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500Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair)
500
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500Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair)
500
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491Solidus
491
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364Gold Solidus of Valens (364–78)
364
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1100Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1100
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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900Plaques with Scenes from the Story of Joshua
900
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1028Histamenon of Romanos III Argyros
1028
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500Polycandelon
500
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1100Panel from a Choros (lighting frame)
1100
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408Gold Solidus of Theodosius II (408–50)
408
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408Solidus
408
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500Censer
500
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600Buckle
600
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500Polycandelon
500
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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361Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)
361
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361Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)
361
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538Gold Solidus of Justinian I (527–65)
538
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500Cross
500
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500Cross
500
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800Cross
800
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1100Panel from a Choros (lighting frame)
1100
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1850Nay
1850
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379Gold Solidus of Theodosius I (379–95)
379
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610Solidus
610
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629Solidus of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
629
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364Gold Solidus of Valentinian I (364–75)
364
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500Intaglio
500
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638Solidus of Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Heraclonas
638
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900Cross Arm
900
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300Bowl with Beaded Rim
300
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1100Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1100
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337Solidus
337
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900Casket Fragments
900
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1000Lock
1000
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900Casket Fragments
900
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1250Painted Copy of Deesis Mosaic
1250
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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800The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke
800
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
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Vase fragment
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Wine Strainer
500
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500Plaque with Two Saints
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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540Ivory Pyx with the Triumph of Dionysos in India
540
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Silver Dove
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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450Yellow-Green Hexagonal Glass Bottle with a Stylite Saint
450
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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400Gold and Niello Bracelet
400
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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400Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot
400
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400Spoon
400
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400Standing Lamp with a Cross on a Pricket Stand
400
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400Standing Lamp with a Cross on a Pricket Stand
400
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400Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot
400
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500Censer Frame with Inhabited Vine Scroll
500
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-900Cylinder seal with chariot hunting scene and Old South Arabian inscription
-900
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1000Cross
1000
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550Plaque with Saint Paul
550
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900Part of Lamp or Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
900
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1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
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1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
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610Solidus of Heraclius
610
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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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1200Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan
1200
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2013Magnificent retelling of Arabian Nights from the brilliant Noa Snir
2013
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2025Watermelon Pictures is the film company putting Palestinian cinema where it belongs – on the big screen
2025
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2014Exhibition: New photography show offers an alternative side of Israel and Palestine
2014
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2018Mohamad Abdouni on documenting an “important time in Arab queer culture”
2018
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2021Figgins Double Pica Greek typeface, "1821" specimen leaf 72
2021
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2025Glorianna Ximendaz uses archive photography, digital imagery and text messages to immortalise Palestine
2025
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2024Inside the Palestinian Sound Archive: preserving the audiovisual legacy of Palestine, one record at a time
2024
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2018Artist Melissa Kitty Jarram is updating Greek myths for 2018
2018
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2022Type foundry Boharat Cairo on the vast possibilities of Arabic type design
2022
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2017Rufus Newell uses curves and scribbles to depict Greek gods and heroes
2017
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2021Graphic designer Nawal Arafat on creating space for Palestinian voices within art and design
2021
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2018Palestine Underground shines a light on the West Bank’s underground music scene
2018
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2014Illustration: Greek mythology at its most endearing in risograph project Chaos
2014
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2021Through an empathetic lens, Jermain Cikic’s photo series raises awareness of the refugee crisis in Greece
2021
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2019Athens-based G Design Studio on colour, cliches and learning through teaching
2019
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2016Active Arab Women: Lara Al-Hadeedi records the determination of sporting Kuwaiti women
2016
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2011Modern Greek art: a snapshot
2011
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2021“I want viewers to see us”: Dean Majd on the importance of portraying Palestinians in a positive light
2021
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2013Lee Mawdsley shoots Qatar for CBQ and make us want to emigrate, fast.
2013
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2019Artist Panayiotis Terzis creates vibrant works inspired by his upbringing in Greece
2019
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2012Brilliant Lacombe sisters' show Hey'Ya featuring Arab sportswomen opens in London
2012
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2021Caslon & Catherwood specimen 1821 Greek typefaces
2021
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2022The Al-Ameen archive preserves a precious insight into joyful Palestinian wedding culture between the 1960s-90s
2022
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2022Ancient art for 21st century kids: Saskia Janssen illustrates Greek vases with children’s cartoon characters
2022
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2022Creativity under Occupation: Five Palestinian creatives discuss the highs and lows of working in the West Bank and Gaza
2022
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2019Ikea and its products are reimagined as a Greek tragedy by Edern van Hille
2019
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2021Figgins English and Brevier No. 2 Greek typefaces, "1821" specimen leaf 74
2021
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2025An exhibition of Palestinian photographers visualises the lasting significance of ‘land’
2025
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2021What’s in store for the future of Arabic visual culture? Archief Cairo on communicating across borders
2021
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2021Figgins Pica Small Pica Long Primer Brevier Greek typefaces, "1821" specimen leaf 75
2021
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2021Caslon & Catherwood specimen 1821 Greek typefaces (cropped)
2021
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2018Photographer Ioanna Sakellaraki's Aidos series explores the importance of shame in Greek culture
2018
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2012Byzantine landscapes in brilliant detail from South Africa-based illustrator Jean de Wet
2012
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2018Clement Chapillon's work explores people and place, Israel and Palestine
2018
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2016Drifting SUVs in the Arabian desert: Peter Garritano explores the world of hajwalah
2016