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A working library of design, type, and visual culture.
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Publication
2022Dripping in “Arab nostalgia”, 3asal mag platforms MENA creatives who are abandoning conformity and thrashing outdated stereotypes
2022
Project
2016The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
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
Identity
2018Post-Soviet Visions: image and identity in the new Eastern Europe
2018
Motion
2022Arab pop music meets 80s video game aesthetics in Moath Bin Hafez’s pixel art creations
2022
Photograph
1929USSR 1449-1454
1929
Photograph
1929Riga 1950 25kop USSR
1929
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
Project
2021Gaza-based painter Malak Mattar on making art as a feminist in Palestine
2021
Identity
2025Samar Maakaroun’s identity for Together for Palestine applies the visual language of petitions
2025
Motion
2022Celebrating the daring designs of Soviet avant-garde film posters with collector Susan Pack
2022
Object
1Gaming Die
1
Sculpture
200Head of a Buddha
200
Sculpture
567Standing Buddha
567
Sculpture
300Monumental Head of Buddha
300
Object
1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
Photograph
Old Arab Bank building Amman
Object
1925Diplôme d'honneur. Golikoff (USSR). 1925
1925
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
1475"Preparation for a Feast", Folio from a Divan of Jami
1475
Publication
1485Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1485
Publication
1554Miniature Qur'an and Qur'an Case
1554
Publication
1495"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Sculpture
350Standing Bodhisattva
350
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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
1486"The Anecdote of the Man Who Fell into the Water", Folio 44r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
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
Object
1925Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
Object
1950Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
Publication
1485"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Publication
1513Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa`di
1513
Object
1Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
Publication
1400"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Sculpture
300Bodhisattva
300
Publication
1460"Battle Scene", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi
1460
Object
1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
Sculpture
900Seated Male Figure
900
Publication
1405"Bahram Gur on the Chase", Folio 10r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Object
1100Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
Ceramic
1100Green Tile with Star Design
1100
Sculpture
900Seated Figure
900
Sculpture
700Linga with Face of Shiva (Ekamukhalinga)
700
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
Ceramic
1175Bowl with Revolving Scrolls
1175
Object
1500Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
Publication
1400"Sakyamuni (Buddha) Announces Another Prophet", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Sculpture
350Female Head
350
Sculpture
400Goddess, Possibly Nana, Seated on a Lion
400
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1524"Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin", Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1000High-Tin Bronze Bowl
1000
Object
1433Coin
1433
Sculpture
600Seated Bodhisattva Maitreya (Buddha of the Future)
600
Publication
1474Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
1474
Publication
1400"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Sculpture
400Head of a Male Figure
400
Publication
1486Illuminated Frontispiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
Ceramic
1150Square Tile Showing a Lion with Foliated Tail
1150
Publication
1524"Khusrau Seated on his Throne", Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Ceramic
1200Square Tile
1200
Publication
1400Decorative Drawing
1400
Object
1400Bowl
1400
Publication
1524"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Object
1801Shield
1801
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1499Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
1499
Publication
1406"Laila and Majnun at School", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Publication
1405"The Eavesdropper", Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Publication
1524"Khusrau Catches Sight of Shirin Bathing", Folio 50 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
Sculpture
400Upper Half of a Deity or King
400
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Object
1950Sheep bell
1950
Ceramic
1175Square Tile
1175
Object
1701Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Publication
1406Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 207 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1524"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 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
Object
1600Carpet
1600
Publication
1431Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1431
Object
1400Ewer with Lid
1400
Sculpture
100Head of a Male Figure
100
Publication
1575A Stallion
1575
Ceramic
1200Square Tile
1200
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
1524"Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday", Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1524"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Sculpture
500Circular Tray (Pata) with Vegetative Scrolling
500
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
Object
1Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
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
1524"Bahram Gur in the Red Palace on Tuesday", Folio 220 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1606Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1606
Object
1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
Publication
1540Portrait of a Lady Holding a Flower
1540
Ceramic
1200Hexagonal Tile
1200
Publication
1400"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Object
1550Carpet
1550
Object
1001Knife Blade
1001
Publication
1524Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Ceramic
1175Square Tile
1175
Publication
1405Haft 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
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Object
1701Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
Publication
1524"Battle between Alexander and Darius", Folio 279 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Turquoise Palace on Wednesday", Folio 216 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Sculpture
250Head of a Male Figure
250
Object
500Ritual Basin
500
Publication
1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Sculpture
500Standing Male Deity (Perhaps Vishnu) Holding a Conch
500
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday", Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1495"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Object
1100Mirror
1100
Sculpture
350Niche with the Seated Bodhisattva Shakyamuni Flanked by Devotees and an Elephant
350
Publication
1524"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio 321b from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1400"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Sculpture
400Head of Buddha
400
Publication
1524"Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday", Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Sculpture
300Head of a Male Figure with a Mustache
300
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
1524"Bahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday", Folio 224 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1400"Captured Indian Raja Brought to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (World Histories)
1400
Object
1800Tent Door Hanging
1800
Publication
1485"The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince", Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
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
Ceramic
1150Square Tile
1150
Object
1855Dutār
1855
Object
1875Gumuri
1875
Object
1875Guenbri
1875
Object
1875Rebab
1875
Object
1701Spear
1701
Object
1875Guenbri
1875
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
1800Ewer
1800
Object
400Cymbals
400
Object
400Ornament
400
Object
400Spoon
400
Object
400Bell
400
Ceramic
700Lamp
700
Object
1700Ring
1700
Object
400Fragment of a Book Cover
400
Object
1800Dress
1800
Object
400Pin
400
Object
800Chess Piece
800
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Cross Pendant
400
Object
400Bone Fragment
400
Object
400Hinge
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Plaque
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Probably a Counter
400
Object
1800Palestinian Doll's Thob al-Malek Royal Dress
1800
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Ceramic
600Lamp
600
Object
1800Headscarf
1800
Object
1800Robe
1800
Object
1800Ensemble
1800
Object
400Probably a Counter
400
Object
400Button or Spindle Whorl
400
Object
400Bracelet
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Ceramic
400Lamp
400
Object
400Key
400
Object
400Ring
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
1800Jacket
1800
Ceramic
500Lamp
500
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Buckle
400
Object
400Gaming Piece
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
622Buckle
622
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Ornament
400
Object
400Fish Hook
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Ring
400
Object
1800Zurna
1800
Object
400Spindle Whorl or Button
400
Object
600Head of a Figure
600
Object
400Jar
400
Object
400Ring
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Cross Pendant
400
Object
400Rod or Bobbin
400
Object
400Pin or Stylus
400
Ceramic
400Lamp
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Bell
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Bone Fragment
400
Object
400Pin or Stylus
400
Object
400Nail
400
Object
1850Nay
1850
Object
1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
Object
-900Cylinder seal with chariot hunting scene and Old South Arabian inscription
-900
Ceramic
1100Jar with Carved Benedictory Arabic Inscription in Thuluth Script
1100
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office interior
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from SE 2
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from NE
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from SE 1
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office cornerstone
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office interior (cropped)
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from E
Publication
1223"Preparing Medicine from Honey", from a Dispersed Manuscript of an Arabic Translation of De Materia Medica of Dioscorides
1223
Poster
1936Poster
1936
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Object
1100Box with Lid
1100
Ceramic
900Bowl with Arabic Inscription
900
Publication
1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Object
900Part of Lamp or Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
900
Publication
1091Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
Object
1155Ewer
1155
Publication
1091Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
Object
1027Dinar of Mahmud
1027
Object
400Textile with Processions of Rams
400
Publication
1713Leaf with Arabic Prayers
1713
Ceramic
1419Bowl with Repeating Persian Inscription Wishing for Good Fortune
1419
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
Ceramic
1000Dish with Carved Arabic Inscription in Floriated Kufic Reading "al-'izz" ("Glory")
1000