The Bumiller Collection was founded as a private collection. It focuses on early Islamic metalwork from the Persianate world.
Ceramics, glass and a selection of manuscripts, wood and ivory carvings as well as stone objects complement the exhibition. They show the technical and artistic connections between different materials.
Lid of an incense burner
Ghazni (Afghanistan), 12th – 15th century BC 6149
Cosmetic mortar
Khorasan, 10th century. BC 4272
Padlock in the shape of a horse
Afghanistan, 11. – 12th century BC 3728
Seal of the provincial governor Muhammad ibn Sultan
Merv (Turkmenistan), 13th century BC 6203
Writing tube stand and container for ink balls
Central Asia, 10th century and Afghanistan, late 19th century. (BC 0663, BC 3342, BC 4778)
