Metalwork
33 pieces found
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Lamp Holder
Geography: Andalusia
Period: Umayyad, 10th century CE
Dynasty: Umayyad
Enamelled Gold Pendants
Geography: Egypt or Syria
Period: Fatimid, 10th-11th century CE
Dynasty: Fatimid
Ring
Geography: Egypt
Period: Fatimid, 10th-11th century CE
Dynasty: Fatimid
Ring
Geography: Egypt
Period: Fatimid, 10th-11th century CE
Dynasty: Fatimid
Ring
Geography: Egypt
Period: Fatimid, 10th-11th century CE
Dynasty: Fatimid
Miniature Case
Geography: Egypt
Period: Fatimid, 11th century CE
Dynasty: Fatimid
Incense Burner
Geography: Sicily
Period: 11th-12th century CE
Inkwell
Geography: Iran
Period: 12th century CE
Three-Legged Stand
Geography: Iran
Period: 13th century CE
Basin
Geography: Mesopotamia or Iran
Period: 13th century CE
Pen Box
Geography: Northwest Iran or Anatolia
Period: circa 1300 CE
Bowl With Calligraphic Decoration
Geography: Egypt or Syria
Period: Mamluk, 14th century CE
Dynasty: Mamluk
Planispheric Astrolabe
Geography: Al-Andalus, probably Toledo
Period: Nasrid, 14th century CE
Dynasty: Almohad, Nasrid
Boat-Shaped Kashkul (beggar’s Bowl)
Geography: Iran
Period: Safavid, 16th century CE
Dynasty: Safavid
Plaque
Geography: Iran
Period: Safavid, 17th century CE
Dynasty: Safavid
Multi-Lobed Plaque
Geography: Iran
Period: Safavid, 17th century CE
Dynasty: Safavid
Biconical Bead
Geography: Egypt or Syria
Period: Fatimid, 11th century CE
Dynasty: Fatimid
Standard ('Alam)
Geography: India or Iran
Period: Mughal, 17th-18th century CE
Dynasty: Mughal
Coins Issued By Agha Muhammad Khan Qajar
Geography: Iran
Period: Qajar, 1210-11 H/1795-96 CE
Dynasty: Qajar
Amulet
Geography: Iran
Period: Qajar, 19th century CE
Dynasty: Qajar
Miniature Case And Amulet
Geography: Iran
Period: Qajar, 19th century CE
Dynasty: Qajar
Enamelled Gold Compendium
Geography: Iran
Period: Qajar, 19th century CE
Dynasty: Qajar
Standard ('Alam)
Geography: Iran
Period: Safavid, 16th century CE
Dynasty: Safavid
Coins
Geography: North Africa and Egypt
Period: Fatimid, 10th-11th century CE
Dynasty: Fatimid
Ewer With Inscriptions
Geography: Iran or Mesopotamia
Period: Abbasid, 9th century CE
Dynasty: Abbasid
Goblet
Geography: Iran (?)
Period: 14th century CE
Candlestick
Geography: Egypt or Syria
Period: Mamluk, 14th century CE
Dynasty: Mamluk
Incense Burner
Geography: Iran
Period: 11th century CE
Dagger
Geography: India
Period: Mughal, 17th century CE
Dynasty: Mughal
Torch Stand
Geography: Iran
Period: Safavid, 16th century CE
Dynasty: Safavid
Tankard
Geography: Iran
Period: 13th century CE (?)
Gem And Paste-Set Gold Badge
Geography: France
Period: Qajar, circa 1840 CE
Dynasty: Qajar
Torch Stand
Geography: Iran
Period: Safavid, 16th century CE
Dynasty: Safavid
Courtyard
The abstract notion of light and the light of human creativity and openness were all sources of inspiration for the design of the Aga Khan Museum by the renowned Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki.
Courtyard
The Aga Khan Museum’s architectural elements reflect its educational and cultural mission - to provide visitors with an understanding of the artistic, intellectual, scientific and religious heritage of communities, both Muslim and non-Muslim, which permeated the lands of Islam.
Galleries
A large permanent exhibition space will house art and artefacts acquired by His Highness the Aga Khan and his family and donated to the Museum.
Galleries
Up to 200 pieces from the Museum’s collection will be showcased in the permanent gallery that will combine state of the art display systems with innovative approaches to design and interpretation.
GalleriesMajor temporary exhibitions concerning the Islamic world will be presented in historic, geographic or thematic terms. These exhibitions will draw upon private collections and institutional holdings from all parts of the world.
Formal gardens five ponds
The Museum will share the site with the Ismaili Centre, designed by Charles Correa, and will be surrounded by a ten-hectare landscaped park, designed by Vladimir Djurovic. Together they will constitute important landmarks and green space for the city of Toronto.
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