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Description: | The Middle East collections have over 19,000 items of metalwork, ceramics, architectural woodwork and textiles, in particular from Iran, but also from Turkey, Egypt, Iraq and Syria from the early Islamic period to early 20th century from North Africa and the Middle East. The ceramic collection is the most important and comprehensive of its kind. The Mamluk carved wood is one of the best outside of Egypt and there are strong holdings in later Persian carved and lacquered ware. The metalwork collection is the worlds most important and includes jewellery, arms and armour, and vessels. The textile collection is of equal importance including early silk, embroideries, carpets especially the huge 16th century carpet from Ardabil in Iran. | Source: | Cornucopia - Discovering UK Collections | Address: | Cromwell Road
South Kensington London London United Kingdom,
SW7 2RL | FAX: | 020 7942 2162 | Telephone: | 020 7942 2000 | Identifier: | oai:www.cornucopia.org.uk:5941 | Go to resource |
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