A sample of some of the items in the collection that struck my fancy. The items are from all over the Islamic world. One thing that many of these images have in common is the presence of inscriptions from the Qu'ran.
Brass dragon-headed candlestick.
Glass
mosque lamp.
Ceramic
bowl.
Brass
incense burner.
Brass door knocker. As was often the case in this museum, the display and lighting enhanced an otherwise simple item.
Glass
vase. Another wonderful job of lighting.
Brass ewer with silver & copper inlay.
Ceramic
bowl with
Kufic inscription.
Dagger with jade & precious stones.
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