Adornment and Identity - British Museum - Until 11-09-11
Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 11:09 am
British Museum,
Great Russell Street,
London. WC1B 3DG
Room 2
Adornment and Identity, Jewellery and Costume from Oman
Until 11th September 2011
A unique display features a selection of 20th-century silver jewellery, weaponry and male and female dress from Oman.
The display includes bracelets, anklets, necklaces, earrings, hair ornaments, kohl pots, and men’s accessories. The jewellery is decorated with coins, coral and glass beads, and gold leaf decoration, with many amuletic pieces incorporating elaborate Qur’an cases.
Opening times: Open daily, 10.00—17.30 (Fridays until 20.30)
Admission: Free
http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/e ... ntity.aspx
Great Russell Street,
London. WC1B 3DG
Room 2
Adornment and Identity, Jewellery and Costume from Oman
Until 11th September 2011
A unique display features a selection of 20th-century silver jewellery, weaponry and male and female dress from Oman.
The display includes bracelets, anklets, necklaces, earrings, hair ornaments, kohl pots, and men’s accessories. The jewellery is decorated with coins, coral and glass beads, and gold leaf decoration, with many amuletic pieces incorporating elaborate Qur’an cases.
Opening times: Open daily, 10.00—17.30 (Fridays until 20.30)
Admission: Free
http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/e ... ntity.aspx