↗Iran, Seljuq period of Iran (1037–1194) · 1200–1221
The Wade Cup with Animated Script
Creator not recorded
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Middle East and North Africa
Begin with these collection records, then follow their materials, makers and related traditions. Labels retain the museum’s culture terminology.
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↗Iran, Isfahan, Safavid period (1501-1722) · 1600–1625
Royal Carpet with Silk and Metal Thread
Creator not recorded
↗Iran, Khurasan, Seljuq period of Iran (1037–1194) · 1150–1200
Feline Incense Burner
Creator not recorded
↗Iran, Tabriz, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353) · 1330–35
Bahram Gur Arrives at the House of a Merchant, text page (recto), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025), known as the Great Mongol Shahnama
Creator not recorded
↗Iran, Tabriz, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353) · 1330–35
Bahram Gur Arrives at the House of a Merchant, text page (recto); Bahram Gur Slays a Dragon (verso), from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025), known as the Great Mongol Shahnama
Creator not recorded
↗Iran, Tabriz, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353) · 1330–35
Persian Verses: The Fortieth Year of King Kisra Nushirwan's Reign and the Story of Buzurgmihr (recto); Portrait of Nushirwan the Just (verso) from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940–1019 or 1025)
Creator not recorded
↗Iran, Luristan · c. 700 BCE
Master of Animals Cheekpiece
Creator not recorded
↗Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE) · c. 1391–1353 BCE
Head of Amenhotep III Wearing the Blue Crown
Creator not recorded
↗Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE) · c. 1391–1353 BCE
Nome Gods Bearing Offerings
Creator not recorded
↗Egypt, Roman Empire, late Tiberian · c. 25–37 CE
Funerary Portrait of a Young Girl
Creator not recorded
↗Ottoman Turkey, Istanbul · mid-1500s
Dragon in foliage with lion and phoenix heads
Attributed to Sahkulu
↗Turkey, Iznik, Ottoman period (1299–1922) · c. 1535–40
Large Dish with Artichokes
Creator not recorded
↗Hittite, North Syria · c. 1600 BCE
Priest-King or Deity
Creator not recorded
↗Egypt or Syria(?) · 650–850
Roundel from a Tunic with Palmette Tree
Creator not recorded
↗North Syria, possibly Ebla · 2000–1700 BCE
Seated Ruler
Creator not recorded
↗probably Turkey, Roman · 1–100 CE
Skyphos
Creator not recorded