Publication Date
18th century
Publication Place
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Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Subject
Wood: carving
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
طول: 210 سم عرض: 107 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
FBQ.HH.1535
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus22;13;ar
Library Location
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date
18th century
Notes
The deep carving with paint residue is clearly visible on this door, which distinguishes traditional architecture in Oman. This door most likely decorated a mud-brick house to impress guests with patterns of roses, palms, and kander trees that symbolize fertility, life, and wealth. Omani doors, frames, and windows serve as centerpieces that, in contrast to modest homes, are an expression of status and hospitality. Considering that the goal of reverse symmetry in Islamic art is to achieve harmony, a reversed verse is read on this door, which is, “Indeed, God does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves” (Al-Ra’ad: 11). Given that delicate carvings decorate doors in East Africa, Afghanistan, and Punjab, questions swirl about the origin of the doors. Because of mutual influences.
Sample Text
Sarah Schroeder "Bab" in Discover Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;13;ar
