ISLAMIC ART AND ANTIQUES, ISLAMIC METAL WORK, MAMLUK, EGYPT AND CAIROWARE, ISLAMIC AND MIDDLE EASTERN ART

Sunday Program November 16, 2014 "Islamic Metalwork: Illuminating the World of Art" Presented by: Br. Khaleeq & Dr. Ayman - http://www.islamicantiques.com

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Islamic Antique Weaponry

Its without a doubt that the rare Antique Islamic Weaponry is a rare site in our museums today. Unlike the Great Egyptian Kings who were buried with their hoards of gold; the Muslim faith did not bury gold with their dead.

This is why no archaeologist will ever uncover a hoard of precious metals, weaponry or even vases. The readily available metalwork over the centuries has resulted in a shortage of Islamic Antiques. Artefacts would have been transported abroad, bought or stolen, and recycled or sold over the years. Very much in the same way we recycle today. Precious metals could of quite easily been melted down or broken apart as a form of currency.

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