Oman
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10. + 11. Taswirh, pendant representing a human figure, mainly worn by children for protection against evil
10. + 11. Taswirh, pendant representing a human figure, mainly worn by children for protection against evil
17. Turse, small hand held shield used in both attack and defense in conjunction with a sword
26. Two pages from the manuscript Ma’dan Al Asrar Fi Uloom Al Bihar, by Nasser bin Ali bin Nasser Al Khudhori (author), Said bin Salim Al Ja’mi (copyist), 1339 AH (AD 1917-1918)
27. Two introductory pages from a Koran manuscript, starting with surat Al Fateha and ending with surat Al Nas, with plant motifs
29. Pair of bracelets made of silver beads and imitation coral, south or central Oman, 1st half of the 20th century
36. Large Chinese vase made of blue and white porcelain, Bin Dynasty (14th century), imported into Oman
39. Mijmar, incense burner in the shape of a boat, with painted decorations, Salalah, Dhofar region, early/mid 20th century
The above illustrations show items included in the exhibition Oman. All these illustrations may be published royalty-free with the appropriate creditline:
01. to 20. : © Khamis al-Moharbi / Museum Bait Al Zubair collection, Muscat
21. : © Khamis al-Moharbi / Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum, Ruwi
22. to 25. : © Khamis al-Moharbi / Archaeological Dept, Muscat
26. and 27. : © Khamis al-Moharbi / Manuscript Dept
28. to 31. : © Khamis al-Moharbi / Omani Heritage Museum
32. : © Khamis al-Moharbi / Sayyid Faisal Bin Ali Museum, Muscat
33. to 39. : © Khamis al-Moharbi / Ministry of Heritage & Culture Museum, Ruwi
40. : © Khamis al-Moharbi / Bait Al Baranda Museum, Muscat
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