samples from the collection:
	Slip-painted ceramic bowl with spout, Iran, 10th century Brass astrolabe, Iraq, 927/8 Carved marble capital, Spain, 972/73 Folio from a Quran manuscript, Iran, 11th century Tile with epigraphic blazon of Sultan Qaitbay, Egypt, late 15th century Enamelled and gilded glass vase, Egypt or Syria, first half 14th century Carved wood box for Quran manuscripts, Iran, c.1344 Lion Hunt - illustration, India, 17th century Ceramic jug with floral design, Turkey, 16th century Lustre-painted ceramic bottle, Iran, second half 17th century Jade pendant, India, 1637/38 Gold pendant set with gems, India, 18th century Steel dagger with gold hilt and scabbard, India, first quarter 17th century Rock crystal bowl set with gems, India, 18-19th century Embroidered tent hanging, India, 17th century Rug with overall pattern, Iran or Afghanistan, 16th century

Islamic Art & Patronage presents a fine selection of objects from one of the
most comprehensive collections of Islamic Art, assembled in Kuwait by
Sheikh Nasser al-Sabah and his wife, Sheikha Hussah al-Sabah, members of
the Kuwaiti ruling family. the exhibition illustrates the diversity and
splendour of the al-Sabah collection and includes unique manuscripts,
ceramics, metalwork, glass, rock crystals, jades, jewellery, stonework,
woodwork, textiles and rugs.

Islamic Art  
and Patronage :
Treasures from Kuwait