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15 Persian carpet, Kashan type, Iran Late 16 th century A.D. Made of silk Approximate size: 6 feet wide by 8 feet high Unlike many carpet designs, the animals in the central panel are not arranged symmetrically. Instead, they look like they are running free in a forest of plants. Some of the beasts show the influence of Chinese art. In the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Phoenix and Lotus tile. Frieze tile, probably Kashan, Iran A.D. Lustre glazed. Approximate size in. x in. Another example of Chinese influence in Iran after the Mongol conquest. This tile probably came from the summer palace known as Takht-I Suleiman. It alternated with tiles decorated with dragons. In the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Ewer (water pitcher) 7 th century A.D., Iran This bronze pitcher copies the shape of pitchers made before Islam. The body of the pitcher is covered with abstract plant designs, while the handle is made in the shape of a four-legged animal. In the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Door panel, wood. Egypt, 11 th century A.D. Carved horses heads and spiraling vines create a pleasing light and dark pattern. A piece like this would have been found in a rich person s house, since wood is a scarce resource in Egypt. The carving is very fine, showing that someone took a great deal of time to finish this piece. In the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. 15

16 Carpet, Iran 16 th century. In the collection of the Louvre Museum, Paris. Inscription band in mosque. Al-Ashraf Barsbay, Cairo, Egypt. Ivory plaque, 10 th Century A.D. Cordoba, Spain In the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Science dish, Nishapur, Kazakhstan. 10 th century A.D. Earthenware pottery. Calligraphy says: Science, its tast is bitter at the beginning but, at the end, sweeter than honey. Blessing. Louvre Museum, Paris. 16

17 Mihrab Decoration. (Prayer niche pointing the way toward Mecca.) Al-Azhar Mosque Cairo, Egypt. Stucco window grille. Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo, Egypt. Detail of inlaid wood carving, From the book Al-Andalus:The Art of Islamic Spain, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1992, p. 364 Writing desk. From the book Al-Andalus:The Art of Islamic Spain, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1992, p. 158, plate

18 The Ardabil Carpet, Iran A.D. Wool and silk feet x 13 feet Museum of Art, gift of J. Paul Getty Book binding from Iran. 15 th century A.D. leather, gold tooling, and paint. Iran. Museum of Art. Ivory carving with flowers and leaves. From the book Art of Islam: Language and Meaning,by Titus Burkhardt., Plate 11, pg. 29 Kufic (square) and Cursive Arabic inscriptions made from bllue and tan tiles. From the book Art of Islam: Language and Meaning,by Titus Burkhardt., Plate 26, pg

19 Geometric tiling patterns. From the book Art of Islam: Language and Meaning,by Titus Burkhardt., Plate 45, pg. 67 More geometric tilings. From the book Art of Islam: Language and Meaning,by Titus Burkhardt., Plate 35, pg. 62 Calligraphic signature panel. Carved wood. Late 15 th century A.D., Northern Iran. The inscription says, made by Husayn ibn Master Ahmad, woodcarver of Sari. Museum of Art. Painted ceiling in the Gayer-Anderson House/Museum. Mid-20 th century. Cairo, Egypt. Photo by Jerri Lejeune,

20 Detail of carved and inlaid cupboard door. The white inlay is ivory. Mamluk period. Egypt. Museum of Art. Red and black cushion. Gayer-Anderson House Museum. 20 th century. Cairo, Egypt. Photo by Jerri Lejeune, Manuscript page. Late 15 th century. Herat, Iran. Museum of Art. Foundation stone. 15 th century. Marble with traces of gilding. Egypt Museum of Art. 20

21 Lustre glazed tile panel. Early 14 th century Kashan, Iran. Twining vines on large tile, surrounded by calligraphic inscription from the Koran on small tiles. Museum of Art. Decorated Mashrabiya panels in the Gayer- Anderson House Museum. Late 19 th -early20 th century. Cairo, Egypt Major Anderson bought the panels from different houses that were being demolished and installed them in his house. Photo, Jerri Lejeune, 2004 Metal faucet handle. Gayer-Anderson House Museum. Late 19 th -early20 th century. Cairo, Egypt Photo, Jerri Lejeune, 2004 Geometric stone floor tiles. Gayer-Anderson House Museum. Late 19 th -early20 th century. Cairo, Egypt Photo, Jerri Lejeune,

22 Indoor fountain. Gayer-Anderson House Museum. Late 19 th -early20 th century. Cairo, Egypt Photo, Jerri Lejeune, 2004 Wooden panel, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, The Citadel Cairo, Egypt Photo, Jerri Lejeune, 2004 Glass oil lamp with enameled calligraphy. Mamluk Syria or Egypt. The inscription says, God is the Light of the heavens and of the earth. Museum of Art. Horshead dagger, Jade hilt with precious gems 17 th century India In the collection of the Louvre Museum, Paris, France 22

23 Janissary s cap ornament. Ottoman empire. Museum of Art. Detail from Koran folio Mid 14 th century, Mamluk dynasty Egypt 40 cm x 64 cm Ink, watercolor, and gold on paper. In the collection of the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, D.C. Metal window grille. Mosque of Mohamed Ali, The Citadel Cairo, Egypt Photo by Jerri Lejeune, 2004 Muqarnas tile used as building decorations. Early 15 th century A.D. Ottoman empire, Bursa. Museum of Art. 23

24 Peacock plate Turkey, Isnik period Ca In the collection of the Louvre Museum, Paris, France Star and Cross tiles. Produced in molds and influenced by Chinese designs. Ca. 1270, northern Iran. Museum of Art. Stone floor mosaic, Qaitbey s Fort Alexandria, Egypt Photo, Jerri Lejeune, 2004 Koran page. Ca Iran 20 x 13 inches ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper Museum of Art. 24

25 Carpet with medallions repeated in geometric pattern. Gayer-Anderson House Museum. Cairo, Egypt Photo, Jerri Lejeune, 2004 Manuscript page from the Shahnama. Ca 1550 A.D. Tabriz, Iran Museum of Art. Doorway tiles called a spandrel. Isfahan. Ca Museum of Art. Silk textile fragment. 15 th century A.D. From The Alhambra, Granada, Spain Museum of Art. 25

26 Tile Syria or Egypt 15 century A.D. 16 ¼ x 21 inches Calligraphic Art, Allah Lion plate Egypt In the collection of the Cairo Ceramics Museum Water containers. Egypt. In the collection of the Cairo Ceramics Museum. 26

27 Arches in the Mosque. Cordoba, Spain Kirman Ceramic Plate Tareq Rajab Museum Kuwait No date available. Mamluk Vase Egypt Calligraphic Bowl In the Tareq Rajab Museum Kuwait No date available 27

28 Ornate bowl in the Tareq Rajab Museum Kuwait No date available Star tile, Tareq Rajab Museum Kuwait No date availabe Calligraphic and animal plate in the Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait No date available Tile design. From the book Art of Islam: Language and Meaning,by Titus Burkhardt., Plate 149, pg. 158 NOTE: To match pictures with provenance, separate the text pages from the photo pages. Page 1 of photos matches page 15 of text. Picture placement and text placement correspond on each page. Cut out photo and text, glue back-to-back, and laminate. One complete set consists of 56 cards. 28

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