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Wednesday, 22nd July 2009 (954 views)

A number of gold items are among a collection of Islamic artefacts that have gone on display at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Running until October 10th, the Islam: Faith and Worship exhibition draws on a range of treasures spanning eight centuries.

These items are normally only seen in museums in Istanbul and were chosen to depict the history and practice of Islam.

Among the gold objects on show are 16th century gold locks etched with holy texts and a gold finial from the top of a processional flagpole featuring a cutaway pattern, the National reports.

The exhibition was designed so that each room centres on a particular theme that helps to tell the story of Islam, Dr Sami el Masri, head of strategic planning at the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage, said.

"We're moving away from the sterile presentation of art objects which obviously don't give you the full picture," he commented.

The exhibition is at the Emirates Palace's Gallery One and admission is free of charge.

 

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