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A working library of design, type, and visual culture.
292 works match
Motion
2015Great film follows reportage illustrator George Butler on a trip to Afghanistan
2015
Project
2021Gaza-based painter Malak Mattar on making art as a feminist in Palestine
2021
Project
2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
Identity
2025Samar Maakaroun’s identity for Together for Palestine applies the visual language of petitions
2025
Sculpture
200Head of a Buddha
200
Sculpture
567Standing Buddha
567
Object
1Gaming Die
1
Sculpture
300Monumental Head of Buddha
300
Publication
1485"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Publication
1524"Khusrau Catches Sight of Shirin Bathing", Folio 50 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1485Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1485
Publication
1400"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Publication
1431Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1431
Sculpture
500Standing Male Deity (Perhaps Vishnu) Holding a Conch
500
Publication
1575A Stallion
1575
Object
500Ritual Basin
500
Ceramic
1100Green Tile with Star Design
1100
Publication
1400"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Ceramic
1200Hexagonal Tile
1200
Publication
1406Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Ceramic
1175Bowl with Revolving Scrolls
1175
Publication
1486Illuminated Frontispiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
Publication
1499Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
1499
Object
1500Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
Publication
1485"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Object
1400Bowl
1400
Sculpture
400Head of Buddha
400
Publication
1400"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Sculpture
400Goddess, Possibly Nana, Seated on a Lion
400
Publication
1460"Battle Scene", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi
1460
Ceramic
1150Square Tile Showing a Lion with Foliated Tail
1150
Publication
1405"The Eavesdropper", Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Publication
1540Portrait of a Lady Holding a Flower
1540
Ceramic
1175Square Tile
1175
Sculpture
700Linga with Face of Shiva (Ekamukhalinga)
700
Ceramic
1200Square Tile
1200
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
Object
1925Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
Publication
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
Object
1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
Object
1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
Sculpture
400Upper Half of a Deity or King
400
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
1405Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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
1606Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1606
Publication
1400"Captured Indian Raja Brought to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (World Histories)
1400
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday", Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
Publication
1462"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1462
Publication
1400"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
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"Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday", Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1855Dutār
1855
Sculpture
250Head of a Male Figure
250
Sculpture
350Standing Bodhisattva
350
Object
1701Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
Ceramic
1175Square Tile
1175
Object
1Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
Object
1100Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
Publication
1524"Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin", Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1524"Battle between Alexander and Darius", Folio 279 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1405"Bahram Gur on the Chase", Folio 10r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Publication
1400Decorative Drawing
1400
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
Sculpture
350Niche with the Seated Bodhisattva Shakyamuni Flanked by Devotees and an Elephant
350
Sculpture
100Head of a Male Figure
100
Object
1950Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
Object
1600Carpet
1600
Publication
1400"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Publication
1524"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1524Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Ceramic
1200Square Tile
1200
Sculpture
300Head of a Male Figure with a Mustache
300
Object
1400Ewer with Lid
1400
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Sculpture
600Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)
600
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1499Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina)
1499
Publication
1524"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Sculpture
900Seated Figure
900
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday", Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1100Mirror
1100
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Object
1433Coin
1433
Sculpture
500Circular Tray (Pata) with Vegetative Scrolling
500
Object
1950Sheep bell
1950
Publication
1495"Muslim Pilgrim to Mecca Meets a Brahman on the Road", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Publication
1455"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz
1455
Publication
1406"Laila and Majnun at School", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Publication
1554Miniature Qur'an and Qur'an Case
1554
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Sculpture
400Head of a Male Figure
400
Publication
1524"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1550Carpet
1550
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 207 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
1701Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Turquoise Palace on Wednesday", Folio 216 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday", Folio 224 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
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
Object
1701Khyber Knife
1701
Publication
1513Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa`di
1513
Publication
1400"Sakyamuni (Buddha) Announces Another Prophet", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Sculpture
900Seated Male Figure
900
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
Ceramic
1150Square Tile
1150
Object
1000High-Tin Bronze Bowl
1000
Publication
1460Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1460
Publication
1500"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
Object
1800Tent Door Hanging
1800
Publication
1474Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
1474
Sculpture
300Bodhisattva
300
Publication
1524"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio 321b from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1524"Khusrau Seated on his Throne", Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Sculpture
350Female Head
350
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
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
1800Ewer
1800
Object
400Ring
400
Object
400Ring
400
Object
600Head of a Figure
600
Object
400Bracelet
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Rod or Bobbin
400
Object
622Buckle
622
Object
400Pin
400
Object
1800Headscarf
1800
Object
400Nail
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Ceramic
400Lamp
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Fragment of a Book Cover
400
Object
400Pin or Stylus
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Ceramic
700Lamp
700
Object
400Cymbals
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
1800Dress
1800
Object
400Bell
400
Object
400Ornament
400
Object
400Button or Spindle Whorl
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Cross Pendant
400
Object
400Fish Hook
400
Object
1800Ensemble
1800
Object
400Jar
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Ceramic
600Lamp
600
Object
800Chess Piece
800
Object
400Ornament
400
Object
1800Robe
1800
Object
400Cross Pendant
400
Object
400Probably a Counter
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Pin or Stylus
400
Ceramic
500Lamp
500
Object
400Ring
400
Object
400Buckle
400
Object
400Probably a Counter
400
Object
1800Jacket
1800
Object
400Bell
400
Object
400Gaming Piece
400
Object
400Bone Fragment
400
Object
1800Palestinian Doll's Thob al-Malek Royal Dress
1800
Object
400Spindle Whorl or Button
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Hinge
400
Object
1700Ring
1700
Object
1800Zurna
1800
Object
400Plaque
400
Ceramic
400Lamp
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Key
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Spoon
400
Object
400Bone Fragment
400
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office cornerstone
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office interior (cropped)
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from NE
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office interior
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from SE 2
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from SE 1
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from E
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Object
1100Box with Lid
1100
Publication
1091Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
Object
1155Ewer
1155
Object
1027Dinar of Mahmud
1027
Object
400Textile with Processions of Rams
400
Ceramic
1419Bowl with Repeating Persian Inscription Wishing for Good Fortune
1419
Publication
1091Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
Publication
1305"Rustam Comes from Kabul to Pay Homage to Kai Khusrau", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1305
Object
900Bowl
900
Object
800Bowl
800
Object
1325Inscribed Pen Box
1325
Object
600Textile with Boar's Head Roundels
600
Project
2025Watermelon Pictures is the film company putting Palestinian cinema where it belongs – on the big screen
2025
Publication
2012Beautiful Skateistan book celebrates the power of skateboarding in Afghanistan
2012
Map
1850Sect. VII. El Khulil (Hebron). Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Project
2014Exhibition: New photography show offers an alternative side of Israel and Palestine
2014
Poster
Visit Palestine – Travel poster
Poster
1974Advancing the Revolution – Palestinian poster
1974
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
Poster
1982Soviet pro-Palestine poster
1982
Map
1850Sect. VI. Kulat Zerka. Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Poster
1946Liberation of Sarajevo – Yugoslav poster
1946
Poster
1983The people of Afghanistan will destroy the international imperialist gangs! - Soviet poster
1983
Project
2025Glorianna Ximendaz uses archive photography, digital imagery and text messages to immortalise Palestine
2025
Publication
2024Union is a new magazine spotlighting artists from Palestine and the diaspora
2024
Project
2024Inside the Palestinian Sound Archive: preserving the audiovisual legacy of Palestine, one record at a time
2024
Project
2019How do you advertise a Swedish bank? With Snoop Dogg and Afghan hounds
2019
Poster
20167 Dec. 2016 CJCS USO Holiday Tour - Afghanistan 161207-D-PB383-041 (31457319576)
2016
Poster
2026Matchbox label - Fly Eating Food - Yugoslavia (circa 1940s) - MBP1613228970
2026
Project
2021Graphic designer Nawal Arafat on creating space for Palestinian voices within art and design
2021
Project
2015We speak to Ruvan Wijesooriya about his documentation of a Kabul school
2015
Project
2018Palestine Underground shines a light on the West Bank’s underground music scene
2018
Poster
1945Yugoslav World War Two poster
1945
Map
1850Index Map and Sectional Title Page: Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Poster
Workers and Laborers of Palestine – Palestinian poster
Map
1850Sect. IV. El Mezareib. Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Project
2014Prill Vieceli Cremers create stunning work for a cultural project in Afghanistan
2014
Project
2021“I want viewers to see us”: Dean Majd on the importance of portraying Palestinians in a positive light
2021
Identity
2026Logo of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza 2
2026