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Calouste Gulbenkian's interest in artistic production from Persia, Turkey, Syria, the Caucasus and India, dating from the twelfth to the eighteenth centuries, is very much in evidence here. The numerous objects on display include carpets, fabrics, illuminated manuscripts, book bindings, mosque lamps, painted tiles and ceramics, namely from Iznik.

  Vase with cover Bowl Prayer niche
  Beaker Mosque lamp Miniature from the Anthology of Sultan Iskandar
  Jar Tile Footed bowl
  The game of polo Tile panel Cylindrical tankard
  Tile tympanum Fabric fragment “Animal fighting” carpet
  “Medallion” carpet Cushion cover Silk fragment
  “Portuguese” carpet “Polonaise” carpet “Medallion” carpet
  Hanging






















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