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The John Addis Gallery7th century AD – present
eyeOpener gallery tour / Free / Daily, 14.00–14.40
The term ‘Islamic’ is used in Room 34 to define the culture of peoples living in lands where the dominant religion is Islam. The displays explore Islamic faith, art, calligraphy and science, and Islam’s prominence amongst world cultures.
Pilgrim bottle, AD 1241-42 More information
Pilgrim bottle, AD 1241-42
Brass geomantic instrument, made by Muhammad ibn Khutlukh al-Mawsili, AD 1241-42 More information
Brass geomantic instrument, made by Muhammad ibn Khutlukh al-Mawsili, AD 1241-42
Earthenware bowl with kufic inscription, 11th century AD More information
Earthenware bowl with kufic inscription, 11th century AD
Ceramic tombstone of Jalal al-Din Abd al-Malik, about AD 1270 More information
Ceramic tombstone of Jalal al-Din Abd al-Malik, about AD 1270
Objects such as gilded glass mosque lamps, tiles featuring calligraphic decoration, metalwork and early scientific instruments give a geographical and chronological view of the history and art of the Islamic lands. There is also a changing display of works on paper.
Current display Safavids revisited Until 18 October 2009
See this gallery on the floor plan
Brass basin with silver & gold
Arabic script
Archaeological links with the Bible, £12.99
Explore the cultures of the world in UK museums on the World Timelines website.
