The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
Dripping in “Arab nostalgia”, 3asal mag platforms MENA creatives who are abandoning conformity and thrashing outdated stereotypes
2022
Great film follows reportage illustrator George Butler on a trip to Afghanistan
2015
Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
Arab pop music meets 80s video game aesthetics in Moath Bin Hafez’s pixel art creations
2022
Photographer John Laurie explores sports culture in Uzbekistan
2017
Parkview Square from Arab Street
2002
The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
Monumental Head of Buddha
300
Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
Old Arab Bank building Amman
Tombs of Great Arab Saints to be seen in the Neighborhood of Rosetta, Egypt
1795
Futuh al-Haramayn (Description of the Holy Cities)
1500
"Yusuf Tending the Flocks", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
Section from a Qur'an Manuscript
1375
Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "Blessing, Prosperity, Well-being, Happiness"
975
"Sultan Listening to a Man Reading from a Manuscript", Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i
1500
Bowl with Arabic Proverb
975
Earring, One of a Pair
1800
Section from a Qur'an Manuscript
1375
Folio from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
"Zulaikha Seizing the Skirt of Joseph's Robe", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
Portrait of a Dervish
1500
"Interior Reception", Folio 36r from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
Tile Decorated with Entrelacs Pattern Based on Octagons
1350
Fragment of a Wall Painting
1309
Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
Section of a Qur'an Manuscript
1350
Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
Architectural Tile with Partial Inscription
1350
Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
Earring, One of a Pair
1800
Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'
1375
Bridle, Mane piece and Breast collar
1801
"Yusuf Arriving in Egypt and Leaving the Ship in the Nile", Folio of a Yusuf and Zulaykha of Jami
1498
Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
"Yusuf and Zulaikha", Folio 51r from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i
1500
Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
Portrait of Muhammad Khan Shaibani, the Uzbek (d.1510)
1500
Earring, One of a Pair
1800
Bowl Decorated in the 'Beveled Style'
900
Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di
1522
Earring, One of a Pair
1800
Bowl with Pseudo-Inscriptional Design
900
Green Tile with Star Design
1100
Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
1474
"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Bahram Gur on the Chase", Folio 10r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Circular Tray (Pata) with Vegetative Scrolling
500
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Goddess, Possibly Nana, Seated on a Lion
400
Linga with Face of Shiva (Ekamukhalinga)
700
Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
"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
Square Tile Showing a Lion with Foliated Tail
1150
Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1431
"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
"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
Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
"The Anecdote of the Man Who Fell into the Water", Folio 44r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
"Bahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 207 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
"Battle Scene", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi
1460
"Khusrau Seated on his Throne", Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Laila and Majnun at School", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
"Sakyamuni (Buddha) Announces Another Prophet", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
"Captured Indian Raja Brought to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (World Histories)
1400
Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
Bowl with Revolving Scrolls
1175
Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Niche with the Seated Bodhisattva Shakyamuni Flanked by Devotees and an Elephant
350
"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
"Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin", Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Head of a Male Figure with a Mustache
300
"Preparation for a Feast", Folio from a Divan of Jami
1475
Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)
600
"Battle between Alexander and Darius", Folio 279 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
"Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday", Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Miniature Qur'an and Qur'an Case
1554
"Bahram Gur's Skill with the Bow", Folio 17v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa`di
1513
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz
1455
"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1462
"Muslim Pilgrim to Mecca Meets a Brahman on the Road", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1460
"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
"Bahram Gur in the Turquoise Palace on Wednesday", Folio 216 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Khusrau Catches Sight of Shirin Bathing", Folio 50 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1485
Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Bahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday", Folio 224 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Standing Male Deity (Perhaps Vishnu) Holding a Conch
500
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday", Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday", Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1606
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio 321b from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Bahram Gur in the Red Palace on Tuesday", Folio 220 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Portrait of a Lady Holding a Flower
1540
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
"The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince", Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina)
1499
"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
1499
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475