Doe Sculpture (Doha Museum of Islamic Art)

Doe Sculpture (Doha Museum of Islamic Art)

This is Doha Doe, a famous bronze fountain head sculpture of Islamic art. Made in the Spanish Umayyad Caliphate (Umayyad al-Andalus) in the middle of the 10th century, it was originally the outlet of a fountain, which was placed beside the pool or fountain in the palace courtyard, and water would spray out through the pipe at the base. The sculpture is made of copper alloy (gunmetal), with fine engraving patterns on the surface. The pattern is a half palm leaf pattern in a circle, giving the impression of being covered by gorgeous fabric. The original is now in the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar.
Green glazed Islamic pottery jar - Real City Museum

Green glazed Islamic pottery jar - Real City Museum

It is a precious medieval Islamic ceramic artwork unearthed from the Alarcos archaeological site in the Castile La Mancha region of Spain. This pottery jar is a witness to the spread and influence of Islamic culture in the region, and has significant historical and cultural value. The shape is round and covered with a smooth layer of green glaze, which is very common in Islamic art and symbolizes life and prosperity. The surface decoration is simple and elegant, without excessive ornamentation, reflecting the aesthetic concept of pursuing simplicity and harmony in Islamic art. Currently housed in the Real City Museum, it is a masterpiece in the museum's collection of Islamic ceramics.