Lure of the East: Selections from the Christopher Gandy Collection
(from 15th Apr until 27th Jul 2014)Explore highlights from Christopher Gandy’s Islamic paintings and objects collection.
Art of the Object
Fewer than the works on paper but no less significant, are the objects acquired by Christopher Gandy throughout his time as a collector. As was the case for paintings, Gandy's preference was for Persian craftsmanship, here showcased through a series of fine and well-preserved items.
Dish with Chinese lion dog (EA1978.1784)
Qalamdan, or pen box, with birds and flowers (EA2012.111)
Tile depicting a rider holding a falcon (EA2012.96)
Mathnawi-i Ma‘nawi (EA2012.83)
Qalamdan, or pen box, with floral decoration (EA2012.124)
Qalamdan, or pen box, with animals and flowers (EA2012.110)
Bottle with fabulous beasts (EA2012.115)
Base of a water pipe with birds, flowers, and insects (EA2012.116)
Notice
Objects from past exhibitions may have now returned to our stores or a lender. Click into an individual object record to confirm whether or not an object is currently on display. Our object location data is usually updated on a monthly basis, so please contact the Jameel Study Centre if you are planning to visit the museum to see a particular Eastern Art object.
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