Arabic Collection (page 17)

View inside a Mens Hamam (watercolour and gold powder on paper)
5892860 View inside a Mens Hamam (watercolour and gold powder on paper) by Turkish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; Turkish, out of copyright

Detail of a Mamluk candlestick base in the name Sultan Shihab Al-Dunya Wa Al-Din Ahmad
482966 Detail of a Mamluk candlestick base in the name Sultan Shihab Al-Dunya Wa Al-Din Ahmad bin Al-Malik Al-Nasir Muhammad

Two gold, copper and silver inlaid brass circular trays
1196989 Two gold, copper and silver inlaid brass circular trays, decorated with arabesques and inscriptions, late 19th century (gold, copper and silver inlaid brass) by Arabic School

Guards of the Harem, (oil on panel)
824412 Guards of the Harem, (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 79.7x98.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guards of the Harem. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel

Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama: Alexander, in the disguise of an envoy
1199649 Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama: Alexander, in the disguise of an envoy, is recognized by Queen Nushaba, Shiraz, Iran, 1650-1700 (pigment & gold on paper) by Persian School

Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196913 Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 8.6x8.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Abbasid bowl (tin glazed)
CH396557 Abbasid bowl (tin glazed) by Islamic School, (9th century); diam: 20.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Manuscript of the Khamsa by Amir Khosraw Dehlavi, early 16th century (gouache on paper)
746797 Manuscript of the Khamsa by Amir Khosraw Dehlavi, early 16th century (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 27.5x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Old English (litho)
6002058 Old English (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Hamza and Ali in battle from a Rawzat al-safa, 1571-72 (opaque watercolor
5932651 Hamza and Ali in battle from a Rawzat al-safa, 1571-72 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 41 x 27.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

The Angel Israfil, c. 1580-90 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932577 The Angel Israfil, c.1580-90 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Ottoman School, (16th century); 29.6 x 20.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Double page of Makhzan al-asrar (Treasury of secrets), 1577-78 (ink
5932675 Double page of Makhzan al-asrar (Treasury of secrets), 1577-78 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 33.1 x 21 x 2.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Qasidat al-burda (Mantle of the prophet), c. 1470 (watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932536 Qasidat al-burda (Mantle of the prophet), c.1470 (watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Egyptian, (14th century); 43.2 x 29.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Book cover (leather)
5932534 Book cover (leather) by Egyptian, (14th century); 37.7 x 29.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Inkwell with Zodiac Signs, early 13th century (brass inlaid with silver, copper
5049850 Inkwell with Zodiac Signs, early 13th century (brass inlaid with silver, copper, and black compound) by Iranian school (13th century); 14.9 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Turbanned men in Tunis, c. 1899 (photochrom)
5053975 Turbanned men in Tunis, c.1899 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Africa Costume
LLM458776 Africa Costume by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Africa Costume. Illustration for Le Costume Historique by M A Racinet (Firmin Didot, 1888)

Pl 28 Persian Lustred wall-tiles, 19th century (colour litho)
STC423851 Pl 28 Persian Lustred wall-tiles, 19th century (colour litho) by Wallis, Henry (1830-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: From: The Godman Collection)

Fly, O Magic Carpet and Transport Me, illustration from
PER437824 Fly, O Magic Carpet and Transport Me, illustration from The Arabian Nights. 1895 (colour engraving) by French School

School for young girls taught by Madame Luce, Algiers, 1856 (b / w photo)
CHT438858 School for young girls taught by Madame Luce, Algiers, 1856 (b/w photo) by Moulin, Jacques Antoine (c.1800-75); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Ancient and Modern, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
STC361035 Ancient and Modern, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

A Desert Arab, plate 94 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409042 A Desert Arab, plate 94 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Jean-Baptiste Haussard (fl.1678-1749)

The Holy Family, c. 1625 (vellum)
877549 The Holy Family, c.1625 (vellum) by Persian School, (17th century); 15.5x10 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

One of the newly converted Muslims of Medina urges a group of Jews of this city to
884137 One of the newly converted Muslims of Medina urges a group of Jews of this city to convert, illustration from Siyar-i Nabi by Turkish School, (16th century); 19.5x16.9 cm; Spencer Collection

The Moors gathering Gums and Conveying the Gums to Senegal
941014 The Moors gathering Gums and Conveying the Gums to Senegal, illustration from A Voyage to Senegal... 1806 (litho) by French School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; French

Camel-drivers in the Desert (oil on canvas)
704060 Camel-drivers in the Desert (oil on canvas) by Biseo, Cesare (1843/44-1909); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas), from
STC136063 The Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de las dos Hermanas), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by Willam Gauci (fl.1825-54), 1835 (litho) by Lewis

The Hall of the Abencerrages, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (coloured litho)
STC170883 The Hall of the Abencerrages, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (coloured litho) by Asselineau, Leon Auguste (1808-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms. Arabe 2964 fol. 34 Doctors from The Treatise of Theriac after Galen
CHT163333 Ms. Arabe 2964 fol.34 Doctors from The Treatise of Theriac after Galen, 1217 (vellum) by Islamic School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Patio de las Munecas, 12th-14th century (photo)
XIR181887 Patio de las Munecas, 12th-14th century (photo) by Spanish School; Reales Alcazares, Seville, Spain; (add.info)

The Great Carew Ruby, with Arabic writing. 1906

Doctor giving a herbal remedy to a young man, late 17th century-early 18th century
REV287668 Doctor giving a herbal remedy to a young man, late 17th century-early 18th century (vellum) by Persian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Folio from an Automata by al-Djazari, Syria, 1315 (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)
FSG325350 Folio from an Automata by al-Djazari, Syria, 1315 (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Islamic School, (14th century); 31.5x21.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Pool and Fountain in the Courtyard of the Alberca, Alhambra
STC172946 Pool and Fountain in the Courtyard of the Alberca, Alhambra, Plate 21 from Souvenirs de Grenade et de l Alhambra, published c.1836-37 (litho) by Girault de Prangey

Ms Ar 5847, Childbirth, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c
CHT187397 Ms Ar 5847, Childbirth, from Al Maqamat (The Meetings) by Al-Hariri, c.1240 (gouache on vellum) by Al-Wasiti, Yahya ibn Mahmud (13th Century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms. Arabe 2964 fol. 49 Plants from the Treatise of Theriac after Galien
CHT163241 Ms. Arabe 2964 fol.49 Plants from the Treatise of Theriac after Galien, 1217 (vellum) by Islamic School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones), from
STC136065 The Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones), from Sketches and Drawings of the Alhambra, engraved by William Gauci (fl.1825-54), 1834 (litho) by Lewis

Islamic and Moorish arch designs for balconies, windows etc
STC132688 Islamic and Moorish arch designs for balconies, windows etc.. from Art and Industry, published by Delatre, Paris, 1857 (engraving) by Albanis de Beaumont

Recess in the reception room in the house of the Mufti Sheik El Mahadi
STC173843 Recess in the reception room in the house of the Mufti Sheik El Mahadi, Cairo (w/c on paper) by Dillon, Frank (1823-1909); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Wooden compartments and borders, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of
STC173810 Wooden compartments and borders, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Marchand

Letter to Charles VI (1380-1422) regarding sending merchants to the Orient
ARH185993 Letter to Charles VI (1380-1422) regarding sending merchants to the Orient, 30th July 1402 (pen & ink on paper) by Tamerlane (1336-1404); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Tomb of Sheikh Ababda in Minya, Middle Egypt, 1871
STC255383 Tomb of Sheikh Ababda in Minya, Middle Egypt, 1871 by Werner, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (1808-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Folio from an unidentified text, Iran, Safavid period (opaque watercolour
FSG348705 Folio from an unidentified text, Iran, Safavid period (opaque watercolour and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 24.6 x 37 cm; Arthur M

Two manuscripts bound together, Egypt, Mamluk Period, 1453-61 (opaque watercolour
FSG348680 Two manuscripts bound together, Egypt, Mamluk Period, 1453-61 (opaque watercolour, ink and gold on paper) by Egyptian, (15th century); 39.3x29.2 cm; Arthur M

Gum acacia or gum arabic tree, Acacia senegal. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Civilisation
LLM454232 Civilisation by Baixeras-Verdaguer, Dionisio (1862-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilisation. Illustration for La Civilizacion by Don Pelegrin Casabo Y Pages (Mir, Tarradas)

A hunter and decoy, c. 1894-1914 (b / w photo)
PEF446203 A hunter and decoy, c.1894-1914 (b/w photo) by Hornstein, C.A. (fl.1894-1914); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; British, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Richness of Arabic Culture: From Ancient Scripts to Vibrant Souks" Step into history with Al-Idrisi's world map, created in 1154, which showcased the Arab world's geographical knowledge. Witness the grace and beauty of an Arab girl dancing, as she expresses her culture through mesmerizing movements. Orteliuss map of the Ottoman Empire from 1570 takes you on a visual journey through this powerful Arabic state. Marvel at the intricate Islamic carvings adorning the walls of Alhambra in Spain, a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. A poster for French railways to Morocco invites you to discover North Africa's enchanting landscapes and vibrant cities. Delve into ancient times by exploring the fascinating Arabic alphabet, a script that has evolved over centuries. Transport yourself back to Cairo in the 19th century as you enter Khan el-Khalili souk, bustling with colorful stalls and exotic treasures. Lose yourself amidst a sea of lamps and lanterns in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, where Turkish artisans showcase their mastery. Another poster for French railways beckons you towards Morocco's allure – its rich heritage blending seamlessly with modernity. The Alhambra palace and its reflecting pool create an ethereal ambiance that captivates visitors' hearts in Granada, Spain. Discover wisdom preserved within Islamic manuscripts; these beautifully illustrated texts offer insights into various fields of knowledge. Arabic culture is a tapestry woven together by these diverse elements – historical maps guiding exploration, dance expressing emotions without words, architectural marvels showcasing artistic brilliance across continents, markets brimming with life and commerce connecting people from all walks of life. From ancient scripts shaping communication to railway posters opening doors between nations - each hint unravels another layer of this captivating civilization.