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Fountain head, bronze, Spain, mid-10th century. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
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Fountain head, bronze, Spain, mid-10th century. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.

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  • Palm trees line the sweeping approach from the Corniche to the Museum. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • A central water course animates the monumental drive. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Palm-lined steps provide a shaded pedestrian approach. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • An angular pool with fountains announces the entrance concourse. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Entance canopy. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Atrium view from entrance lobby. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • The atrium dome crowns a circular hanging lamp, with upper floor walkways crossing in front of the 45 meter tall window. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • The atrium. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Geometric patterns dominate the atrium. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Looking up into the atrium dome. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Geometric facets of the dome. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • The atrium is 45 meters in height. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • The 45 meter atrium window looks out onto Doha Bay and the skyline. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • First floor cafe at base of the soaring atrium window make a surprisingly cozy space. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha.
  • Mask. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Brass astrolabe made by Ahmed ibn Husain ibn Baso, 1309, Granada, Spain. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Bowl, earthenware, white glaze with painting in blue, Basra, Iraq, 9th century. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Helmet. Turkey or the Caucasus, 15th century, steel, silver inlay. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Dish, earthenware with black decoration on white slip, Iran or Central Asia (Nishapur or Samarqand), 10th century. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
  • Fountain head, bronze, Spain, mid-10th century. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
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