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A working library of design, type, and visual culture.
861 works match
Project
2019Cengiz Yar documents the de-mining efforts in the city of Mosul
2019
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2022Dripping in “Arab nostalgia”, 3asal mag platforms MENA creatives who are abandoning conformity and thrashing outdated stereotypes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
Motion
2015Great film follows reportage illustrator George Butler on a trip to Afghanistan
2015
Project
2013Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
Motion
2022Arab pop music meets 80s video game aesthetics in Moath Bin Hafez’s pixel art creations
2022
Photograph
2002Parkview Square from Arab Street
2002
Project
2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
Object
1Gaming Die
1
Sculpture
200Head of a Buddha
200
Sculpture
300Monumental Head of Buddha
300
Sculpture
567Standing Buddha
567
Object
1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
Photograph
Old Arab Bank building Amman
Object
800Textile Fragment
800
Object
800Textile Fragment
800
Drawing
1795Tombs of Great Arab Saints to be seen in the Neighborhood of Rosetta, Egypt
1795
Ceramic
975Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "Blessing, Prosperity, Well-being, Happiness"
975
Ceramic
975Bowl with Arabic Proverb
975
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
1485"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Publication
1405Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Object
1800Tent Door Hanging
1800
Object
1801Shield
1801
Publication
1462"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1462
Object
1000High-Tin Bronze Bowl
1000
Publication
1406"Laila and Majnun at School", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Ceramic
1200Hexagonal Tile
1200
Sculpture
350Standing Bodhisattva
350
Publication
1524"Battle between Alexander and Darius", Folio 279 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1540Portrait of a Lady Holding a Flower
1540
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1495"Muslim Pilgrim to Mecca Meets a Brahman on the Road", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Publication
1485"The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince", Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Object
1855Dutār
1855
Object
1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
Publication
1554Miniature Qur'an and Qur'an Case
1554
Ceramic
1200Square Tile
1200
Ceramic
1150Square Tile
1150
Publication
1524Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Ceramic
1175Bowl with Revolving Scrolls
1175
Publication
1405"The Eavesdropper", Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Publication
1475"Preparation for a Feast", Folio from a Divan of Jami
1475
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Object
1Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
Publication
1606Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1606
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday", Folio 213 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
Sculpture
100Head of a Male Figure
100
Publication
1400Decorative Drawing
1400
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday", Folio 224 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Ceramic
1175Square Tile
1175
Object
1400Ewer with Lid
1400
Publication
1400"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Object
1001Knife Blade
1001
Publication
1524"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio 321b from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1400"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Publication
1524"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Sculpture
500Circular Tray (Pata) with Vegetative Scrolling
500
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Turquoise Palace on Wednesday", Folio 216 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
1405"Bahram Gur on the Chase", Folio 10r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Sculpture
400Head of Buddha
400
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
1406Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Publication
1400"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Publication
1455"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz
1455
Object
1100Mirror
1100
Object
1100Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
Sculpture
350Niche with the Seated Bodhisattva Shakyamuni Flanked by Devotees and an Elephant
350
Publication
1524"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1400Bowl
1400
Publication
1400"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Publication
1400"Captured Indian Raja Brought to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (World Histories)
1400
Publication
1495"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Publication
1524"Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin", Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1701Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
Publication
1400"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a 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
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1495"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Publication
1513Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa`di
1513
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1400"Sakyamuni (Buddha) Announces Another Prophet", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday", Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
Publication
1524"Khusrau Catches Sight of Shirin Bathing", Folio 50 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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
1524"Khusrau Seated on his Throne", Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1474Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
1474
Publication
1499Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
1499
Sculpture
300Head of a Male Figure with a Mustache
300
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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
Publication
1486Illuminated Frontispiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Ceramic
1100Green Tile with Star Design
1100
Object
1600Carpet
1600
Sculpture
400Upper Half of a Deity or King
400
Object
1550Carpet
1550
Publication
1575A Stallion
1575
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1460Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1460
Publication
1431Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1431
Ceramic
1175Square Tile
1175
Object
1701Khyber Knife
1701
Sculpture
300Bodhisattva
300
Sculpture
900Seated Male Figure
900
Object
1925Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
Sculpture
700Linga with Face of Shiva (Ekamukhalinga)
700
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 207 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Sculpture
400Head of a Male Figure
400
Object
1500Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
Object
1701Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
Sculpture
600Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)
600
Sculpture
350Female Head
350
Object
1Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday", Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1400"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Publication
1485"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Object
1950Sheep bell
1950
Sculpture
500Standing Male Deity (Perhaps Vishnu) Holding a Conch
500
Ceramic
1150Square Tile Showing a Lion with Foliated Tail
1150
Publication
1524"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Ceramic
1200Square Tile
1200
Publication
1485Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1485
Object
1950Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
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
Publication
1499Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina)
1499
Sculpture
400Goddess, Possibly Nana, Seated on a Lion
400
Sculpture
250Head of a Male Figure
250
Sculpture
900Seated Figure
900
Object
500Ritual Basin
500
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Object
1875Rebab
1875
Object
1875Gumuri
1875
Object
1701Spear
1701
Object
1875Guenbri
1875
Object
1875Guenbri
1875
Object
1775Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set
1775
Object
1775Pendant with Coins, One of a Pair
1775
Object
1775Pendant
1775
Object
1775Girdle Clasp
1775
Object
1775Pendant with Coins, One of a Pair
1775
Object
1775Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set
1775
Object
1775Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set
1775
Object
1775Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set
1775
Object
1775Ring
1775
Object
1775Ring
1775
Object
1850Nay
1850
Publication
1575"Prophet Muhammad Preaching", Folio from a Maqtal-i Al-i Rasul of Lami'i Chelebi
1575
Object
1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
Object
1225Tripod Candlestick
1225
Object
700Goblet with Incised Designs
700
Object
800Fragmentary Plate with Engraved Designs
800
Publication
1314"Figure for Use at Drinking Parties", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari
1314
Publication
1314"Design for a Cup to Serve Wine at Drinking Parties", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari
1314
Object
700Three-Footed Bowl
700
Publication
1314"Design for the Water Clock of the Peacocks", from the Kitab fi ma'rifat al-hiyal al-handasiyya (Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices) by Badi' al-Zaman b. al Razzaz al-Jazari
1314
Object
1200Candlestick Base with Interlacing Dragons
1200
Publication
1314"Design for a Clock in the Form of an Elephant with an Indian Driver", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari
1314
Publication
1314"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari
1314
Ceramic
1100Jar
1100
Publication
1314"Design on Each Side for Waterwheel Worked by Donkey Power", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari
1314
Object
700Vase with Five Discs
700
Object
622Bottle
622
Object
500Textile Medallion
500
Publication
875Qur'an Manuscript
875
Ceramic
1000Ewer
1000
Ceramic
1000Ewer
1000
Object
800Cup
800
Ceramic
800Jar
800
Ceramic
1000Ewer
1000
Object
500Roundel
500
Ceramic
1100Ewer
1100
Ceramic
1100Ewer
1100
Object
-900Cylinder seal with chariot hunting scene and Old South Arabian inscription
-900
Object
622Flask
622
Object
800Pendant
800
Object
800Bottle with Molded Designs of Animals
800
Ceramic
1100Jar with Carved Benedictory Arabic Inscription in Thuluth Script
1100
Ceramic
1000Spheroconical Vessel
1000
Object
700Bowl
700
Object
1275Candlestick Base
1275
Object
500Textile Fragment
500
Object
400Textile Fragment
400
Object
400Textile Fragment
400
Object
800Fragmentary Cup with Molded Designs in the Beveled Style
800
Object
500Textile Fragment
500
Ceramic
1000Spheroconical Vessel
1000
Ceramic
800Fragment of a Bowl with White Glaze
800
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
900Ceramic Fragment
900
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
200Jug
200
Ceramic
800Fragments of Polychrome Luster Vessels
800
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
600Fragment of a Closed Vessel
600
Ceramic
800Bowl
800
Ceramic
200Ceramic Fragment
200
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
200Ceramic Fragment
200
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
200Ceramic Fragment
200
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Fragment of a Bowl with White Glaze
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
622Ceramic Fragment
622
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
622Ceramic Fragment
622
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
800Ceramic Fragment
800
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
800Fragment of a Luster-Painted Bowl
800
Ceramic
200Ceramic Fragment
200
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
200Ceramic Fragment
200
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700
Ceramic
200Ceramic Fragment
200
Ceramic
622Ceramic Fragment
622
Ceramic
700Ceramic Fragment
700