History of

Art Presented by:

Farida Ali
Jana Tamer
Presented to: Mayssam Bassem
Dr.Karam Abdallah Mariam Essam
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Museum of The National Museum
of Egyptian
Islamic Art
Civilization
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The Egytian
Museum
‫متحف الفن اإلسالمى‬
Museum of Islamic Art

The Museum of Islamic Art is considered one of the

greatest museums in the world, with its exceptional
collection of rare woodwork and plaster artefacts, as
well as metal, ceramic, glass, crystal, and textile
objects of all periods, from all over the Islamic world.
 The Tulunid state

The Museum of Islamic Art houses two similar

fillings, one featuring two curved doves with floral
decorations and pigeon necks. The filling also
includes lotus flower and winged leaves, similar to
those found in Samarra. The Tulunid era in Egypt
was influenced by Iraqi Samarrai influences, with
wooden industries being a significant part of this
style. Some Tulunid wood models are nearly
identical to Samarra-style wooden antiques.
 Abbasid Era
Two ceramic jars, painted-under
glaze. Two jars, decorated with illegible
writing and multi-colored decorations,
are an imitation of Chinese Tang
Dynasty porcelain. They may have been
used for food transport, demonstrating
trade relations between Muslim
countries and the Far East, and
transferring artistic influences.
 Fatimid Era

Wooden panels from inlaid with

ivory. The two masterpieces were
taken from the Fatimid memorial
sites in Egypt, and their decoration
consists of geometric drawings and
delicate floral decorations. The artist
used ivory inlay in the decoration.
 Fatimid Era
Ghabn, a servant of caliph al-Hakim, held
various positions including police and husbah. He
was responsible for social regulations, prohibiting
Molokhia and fish with no scales. In November
1013AD, he was punished by cutting his hand
and tongue, and died shortly after. A ceramic
plate with the caliph's name is preserved in the
Islamic Art museum, believed to be the hand of
Ghabn.
 Ayyubid Era
Ceramic shards, painted under glaze.
These ceramic masterpieces were decorated
with drawings of figurative scenes
representing human drawings and drawings
of birds and animals. Shadow drawings were
also executed on the Ayyubid side in black
on a white ground. The artist’s precision and
skills are noted in executing complete
figurative scenes on these small areas.
 Mamluk Era
Two trays of copper alloy. Metal trays,
used as kitchen utensils during the
Mamluk era, were adorned with floral
decorations, Qur'anic writings, and Naskh
script propaganda. The artist used gilding
and sapphire, making these masterpieces
a significant part of the Mamluk era.
 Mamluk Era
Stucco stain-glass window. This
plaster window is characterized by
the presence of colored glass that
receives the sunlight falling on it
from the outside, giving colors that
resemble the colors of the spectrum
on the floor of the facility from the
inside.
 Weapons
Weapons in the Islamic EraThe Muslims cared a lot about
the army weapons. This was clearly demonstrated in their
eagerness to avail their raw materials such as wood and
metal, in addition to the establishment of workshops for
the manufacture of weapons called "khazanat al-silah' or
the weapons' cabinet, 'Silah Khana', or 'Zard Khäna'.
Collection of swords and daggers
from Egypt, Iran, Turkey, India and
Yemen, made of steel blades in
various shapes and sizes, while it's
knobs decorated with gold and
precious stones. The artist created it's
scabbards with bright colors
decoration.10th_ 13th AH /16th - 19th
AD century.
These antiques are among the
most valuable weapons in the
modern era, as the antiques
are studded with diamonds
and pure gold, made for
decoration and
memorialization.
Collection of guns and pistols from
Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan,
made of steel in various shapes and
sizes, and decorated with gold,
silver, and ivory. It's clear the
development stages of these
weapons in the modern age.
A model ship
symbolizing the
Islamic navy
 Textiles & Carpets
Turbans
“It is considered one of the most
important textile masterpieces in the
world, “The Turban of Samuel Ibn
Murkus.” Its importance is due to the
fact that it contains perhaps the oldest
written text in Kufic script on textiles in
the Islamic era. 2nd – 3rd A.H / 8th –
9th A.D centuryMIA no. 10846“.
 Horse saddle
This saddle is a living proof of the
importance of compassion in Islam.
In this vein, Islamic Art has
produced numerous other artifacts
designed to protect and take care of
different animals. Turkey -
Ottoman10th A.H /16th A.D
centuryMIA no. 12027“.
"Carpet with central medallion, Wool pile
enhanced with silk, gold and silver
threadsIran - Safavid11th A.H / 17th A.D
century MIA no. 15764".

Prayer rug, wool and cotton with a

central mihrab element and floral
decorationTurkey – Ottoman 12th –
13th A.H /18th-19th A.D century.
Numismatics
Numismatics
 Statues of the God Osiris

The god Osiris is considered the most important

and famous of the ancient Egyptian deities. His
worship appeared since the Fifth Dynasty, when
his name was mentioned in the "Pyramid texts"
of King Unas, the last king of the Dynasty.The
ancient Egyptian considered him a god with the
ability to create, creativity and innovation, and
he was represented as the Lord of the
underworld and the master of the dead and
eternity, and he had the greatest role in the
court of the dead in the otherworld.
 Inscribed Plaque of God
Osiris

He is depicted sitting on the

throne, wearing the white
crown and the two feathers,
and his hands are crossed on
his chest, holding the was
sceptre and the flail. in front of
him is the name "Psmatek-em-
khon“.
Yuya's outer anthropoid coffin

Yuya's outer anthropoid coffin is

covered with black pitch the lines of
inscription, the figures of the gods, the
vulture on the breast, the face, the hands
and necklace, and alternate stripes of
the wig of the representation of the
mummy all made of glided plaster. The
eyes are inlaid with black glass and
marble. The dead man is represented
with his hands crossed on his chest;
below them is the vulture with outspread
wings, holding two shen-signs in its
talons.
Thuya's outer anthropoid
coffin
Thuya's outer anthropoid coffin
is the richly gilded. On each side
are five scenes, separated by the
four vertical bands. These bands
are inscribed with prayers and
innovations to the gods, and also
give the names and titles of the
deceased.
 Statuette of a Ba-bird
The ba is one aspect of the soul
according to ancient Egyptian
beliefs. It may appear in the form of
a bird's body with a human head
having the deceased's features. The
ba-birds statuette is standing on a
base with an offering table in front
of it to provide it with food. The
ancient Egyptians believed that the
ba leaves the body after death and
returns after mummification,
identifying the deceased's features
and uniting with him.
 Papyrus of Yuya
The papyrus of Yuya, found in the corridor of his tomb,is complete and well-
preserved. The papyrus contains the book of the dead, written in cursive
hieroglyphs with colored and highly detailed vignettes. The book of the dead, whose
ancient designation was The Book Going Forth by Day, is a collection of recitations,
spells, warnings, threats, guides, and confessions among other compositions, rather
than a true "Book".
 Eyes
Middle Kingdom, 12th dynasty
(1991 - 1788 B.C.)El-Bersheh -
Alabaster, Limestone, copper and
basaltSome of these eyes formed ar
eye panel that was inlaid on the
upper corner at the east side of the
coffin. with these eyes the deceased
could see everything that happened
in the after life seeing the offerings
that were brought to him by his
visitors,and the other eyes were
inlayed in the statue.
 The Offering Bearer

Middle Kingdom, 11th aynasty.(2050 -

1786 B.C)Tomb of Meket-Re, South of
Deir- al - Bahari, Luxor Pain.~d wood
and copper - J.E. 46725The gruceful
offering bearer carries basket
containing four jars of beer of wine. in
her right hand, a live duck was
represented. A net of cylindrical and
round beads are stitched on her white
linen dress.
 Model of boat
Middle Kingdom, 11th dynasty,
(2050 - 1756 B.C.) Tomo of Meket-
Re, South of Deir al-Bahari, Luxor
Painted wood and linen - J.E.
42760Beat with rectangular sail,
the round roofed cabin is decorated
in a perfect way and divided into
two parts. A shailow porch where
Meket Re is sitting, smelling a louts
flower and listening to a singer in
the first part, the second part is
consisted of a room with bed in
which a servant is waiting for
orders. the captain whose head is
shaven starding on the right of the
cat in with a staff in his hand.
 Dra' Abu el-Naga
Relief depicting the High Priest of Amun Ramsesnakht and
his fatherMerybasterSandstone, remnants of white
plaster20th Dynasty (ca. 1150 BC).