Near Eastern Collection

Bowl with painted decoration, c. 2500-2000 B. C. (painted ceramic)
3931602 Bowl with painted decoration, c.2500-2000 B.C. (painted ceramic) by Harappan; height: 15.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Found at Damb Sadaat in Baluchistan)

Hattian standard with two long-horned bulls, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy)
5049846 Hattian standard with two long-horned bulls, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy) by Early Bronze Age, (c.3300-2000 BC); 15.9x14.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; out of copyright

Vase with overlapping pattern and three bands of palm trees, c
5049819 Vase with overlapping pattern and three bands of palm trees, c. mid-late 3rd millennium BC (chlorite) by Early Bronze Age, (c.3300-2000 BC); height; 23.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art

Captives (Captive Montenegrin Women), 1870 (oil on canvas)
5615398 Captives (Captive Montenegrin Women), 1870 (oil on canvas) by Cermak, Jaroslav (1831-78); 162x116 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Wall panel with a charging boar, c. 6th century AD (stucco)
5049831 Wall panel with a charging boar, c.6th century AD (stucco) by Sasanian School; 29.5x38.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Head of a ruler, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy)
5049838 Head of a ruler, c.2300-2000 BC (copper alloy) by Mesopotamian; 34.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Early bronze age Iran or Mesopotamia); out of copyright

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1880 (oil on canvas)
5667147 Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Frere, Charles Theodore (Bey) (1814-88); 74.9 x 110.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bashi-Bazouk, 1868-69 (oil on canvas)
3493150 Bashi-Bazouk, 1868-69 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 80.6x66 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The storm-god Baal with a thunderbolt, from Ugarit (Ras Shamra) c
XIR44259 The storm-god Baal with a thunderbolt, from Ugarit (Ras Shamra) c.1350-1250 BC (sandstone) by Assyrian School; height: 142 cm; Louvre, Paris

Flowery hay meadow being cut by hand, Vaukdagi Pass, Karakavan Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Traditional hay barn in village, Yayla, above Barhal, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

View of remote ruined medieval Armenian Turkish city, along River Akhourian forming border between Turkey and Armenia, Ani, Kars Province, Northeastern Turkey, July

View of farmed landscape with vipers bugloss, near Cildir, near Aktas Golu, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Elm-leaved Sumach (Rhus coriaria) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Wild Lily (Lilium kesselringii) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Armenian Cranesbill (Geranium psilostemon) and Giant Fleabane (Inula orientalis) flowering mass, growing in high damp pasture (at 2500m), Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Cabalistic amulet (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR230802 Cabalistic amulet (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Jewish school, (18th century); Musee Juif Comtadin, Cavaillon, France; out of copyright

Cabalistic amulet (parchment) (b / w photo)
XIR230801 Cabalistic amulet (parchment) (b/w photo) by Jewish School, (16th century); Musee Juif Comtadin, Cavaillon, France; out of copyright

View of river valley and village, Yesilyurt, near Ispir, Upper Coruh Valley, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

View of mountain valley and grassland, Ovitdagi Pass, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Cross Gentian (Gentiana cruciata) flowering, with Mountain Alcon Blue Butterfly (Maculinea rebeli) eggs on leaves, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Juniper Dwarf Mistletoe (Arceuthobium oxycedri) hemiparasite on juniper, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Caucasian Spruce (Picea orientalis) degraded montane forest, heavily overgrazed, at 2000m, Cam Pass, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas) close-up of ripe fruit, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Anatolian Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza osmanica) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Milky Bellflower (Campanula lactiflora) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Low Cornflower (Centaurea depressa) flowering mass, dominating uncultivated field, near Erzurum, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Birch-leaved Bellflower (Campanula betulifolia) flowering, growing on rocks, Coruh Valley, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Wild Gladiolus (Gladiolus kotschyanus) flowering, growing in marshland, near Cildir, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Georgian Mullein (Verbascum georgicum) flowering, dominating flowery grassland, near Aktas Golu, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Iranian Sage (Salvia staminea) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Large-flowered Horned Poppy (Glaucium grandiflorum) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Dragon Head (Lallemantia canescens) flowering, at 3000m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Wild Gladiolus (Gladiolus kotschyanus) flowering mass, growing in marshland habitat, near Cildir, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Round-leaved Oregano (Origanum rotundifolium) flowering, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Vavilovia (Vavilovia formosa) flowering, at 3000m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Blue Argus (Aricia anteros) adult female, basking on rock, at 2800m, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Pontic Blue (Polyommatus coelestina) adult, and Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) adult, mud-puddling, drinking minerals from damp ground, Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains

Scotch Argus (Erebia aethiops) adult, basking on leaf, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Zephyr Blue (Plebejus pylaon) adult male, slightly faded, mud-puddling, drinking minerals from damp ground, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Lesser Mouse-eared Bat (Myotis blythii) breeding colony, roosting inside ruined palace, in remote ruined medieval Armenian Turkish city, Ani, Kars Province, Anatolia, Northeastern Turkey, July

Domestic Cattle, herd grazing in high pastures (Yaylasi), Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Adjacent fields showing cultivated monoculture and flowery fallow field for comparison, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Cattle farming, herd grazing beside river on dry steppe grassland, east of Erzurum, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Shining Primula (Primula amoena) flowering, Ovitdagi Pass, Kaskar Mountains, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Turkish Goldenring (Cordulegaster picta) adult, resting on twig, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

River valley and dam in area currently being heavily dammed, Coruh River Valley (Coruh Nehri), Anatolia, Turkey, July

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of the Near East: From Ancient Artifacts to Islamic Manuscripts" Step into a world of captivating beauty and cultural significance as we delve into the treasures of the Near East. The painting "Odalisque with Slave, 1842" mesmerizes with its intricate details and exotic allure, offering a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of that era. Moving back in time, we encounter an almost complete Kufic Qur'an from North Africa or the Near East. Its delicate calligraphy and meticulous craftsmanship showcase the devotion and reverence for Islam during this period. A striking contrast awaits us as we admire a painted ceramic bowl dating back to 2500-2000 B. C. This ancient artifact reveals artistic techniques passed down through generations, reflecting early civilizations' creativity and sophistication. The Hattian standard adorned with two long-horned bulls transports us further back in history to around 2300-2000 BC. Made from copper alloy, it symbolizes power and strength while shedding light on ancient religious beliefs. Intriguingly beautiful is a vase featuring an overlapping pattern alongside three bands of palm trees. This artwork captures nature's essence while showcasing skilled craftsmanship prevalent at that time. A rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild cat takes us on a journey to the first century BC. Crafted from silver, it exemplifies both artistic finesse and symbolic representation within ancient societies. "Captive Montenegrin Women, " an oil painting from 1870, evokes empathy by depicting human suffering amidst political turmoil—an emotional portrayal highlighting historical events that shaped societies in this region. A stucco wall panel portraying a charging boar from around the sixth century AD showcases exceptional architectural ornamentation skills prevalent during this period—a testament to their mastery over various art forms. Returning once again to an almost complete Kufic Qur'an page reminds us of Islamic heritage's enduring influence across the Near East and North Africa, emphasizing its role in shaping cultural identity.