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Islamic Arts Museum

Another day…

…another museum…


…this case…


…the Museum of Islamic Arts.


Here are a few things that I would steal given the chance. An Italian plate inspired by Islamic motifs…


…some Persian tiles…


…a beautiful carafe…


…an insense burner…


…and a nifty coat with matching boots and stirrups.


There were lots of lovely jewels including this nose ring (which must have been HEAVY)…
 

…a hair pin…


…a turban pin…


…and this little darling.


I got to play my favourite game…


…of ‘spot the beastie’.


However, my absolute favourite was this book of prayers in the shape of minarets.


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