Treasured Ornament

10 Centuries of Islamic Art

Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art illuminates the expertly-crafted and exquisitely ornate objects that anchored everyday life in the region we today refer to as the Middle East, including Iran, Egypt, India, Syria, and Turkey. Featuring fine glassware, ceramics, metalwork, painting, weaponry, weaving, and much more, Treasured Ornament evokes the rich history of the Islamic world, and the shared human experiences that bind us, transcending borders and boundaries.

Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art is organized by the Huntington Museum of Art and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.



 

(Header) Iran, Tile, 14th century, underglaze-painted fritware. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Tourma.

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Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art

Dates: November 4, 2023 - February 25, 2024
Location: Frick Art Museum
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Gallery

Browse through a few of the pieces on display in
Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art.

Egypt or Syria, <em>Bowl</em>, 19th century, brass with silver and copper inlay. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Egypt or Syria, Bowl, 19th century, brass with silver and copper inlay. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Iran, Qajar, <em>Covered Vessel</em>, c. 1860, brass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Qajar, Covered Vessel, c. 1860, brass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
India, Mughal period, <em>Dagger</em>, 18th century, Dagger (A): Steel, jade, stones, and gold. Scabbard (B): wood, textile, steel, and gold. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
India, Mughal period, Dagger, 18th century, Dagger (A): Steel, jade, stones, and gold. Scabbard (B): wood, textile, steel, and gold. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Iran, <em>Vessel</em>, 11th -12th century, glass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Vessel, 11th -12th century, glass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Filippo Bartolini, <em>Preparing for Prayer</em>, c. 1875, watercolor on paper. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Filippo Bartolini, Preparing for Prayer, c. 1875, watercolor on paper. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, <em>Celestial Globe</em>, 19th century, brass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Celestial Globe, 19th century, brass. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Syria, <em>Tile</em>, 17th century, underglaze-painted fritware. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Syria, Tile, 17th century, underglaze-painted fritware. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Tabriz, Iran, <em>Rug</em>, late 19th century, silk. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Tabriz, Iran, Rug, late 19th century, silk. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Iran, Qajar, <em>Huqqa Base</em>, 19th century, copper and painted enamel. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Qajar, Huqqa Base, 19th century, copper and painted enamel. Gift of Drs. Joseph B. and Omayma Touma.
Iran, Qajar, <em>Helmet</em>, 1850-1900, steel damascened with gold and silver. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.
Iran, Qajar, Helmet, 1850-1900, steel damascened with gold and silver. Gift of Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma and family.

Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art
Frick Art Museum
11/04/2023
Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art
Featuring fine glassware, ceramics, metalwork, painting, weaponry, weaving, and much more, Treasured...
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