Highlights in this issue
Developing the Islamic Middle East gallery and touring exhibition
Claire Thompson, Islamic Project Co-ordinator
In 2003, the V& A received a substantial donation from Hartwell plc, part of the Abdul Latif Jameel Group, to transform one of its historic galleries into a fitting home for the superb collection of Islamic art.
The traveling technician - the role of a technician as courier
Phil Sofer, Packing and Transport Technician
In recent years there has been a continued increase in the number of loans from the Museum to exhibitions in the UK and around the world. The Museum exhibition program has also expanded and it is not unusual for there to be three or more V&A exhibitions travelling the globe.
Harpies - past and present
Frances Hartog, Senior Textile Conservator Natalia Zagorska-Thomas, Textile Conservator
The Harpies is a fragmented piece of exquisitely woven silk double cloth depicting large human headed birds or harpies. It was excavated in the 1920s from a burial site in Rayy, Iran and dates from around the 11th century.
Tiles from the tomb of Buyanquli Khan
Fi Jordan, Senior Ceramics Conservator Barry Wood, Curator, Islamic Gallery Project (Asian Department)
A great number of tiles from the tomb of Buyanquli Khan are now to be found in collections throughout the world. The V&A has an especially complete collection, much of which has long been on display.
Summer 2006 Issue 53
- Editorial
- Developing the Islamic Middle East gallery and touring exhibition
- Planning the packing for a touring exhibition
- The traveling technician - the role of a technician as courier
- Harpies - past and present
- Tiles from the tomb of Buyanquli Khan
- Pigment analysis of a Persian album page
- Collaborative investigation of the Eltenberg Reliquary
- Frankfurt Kitchen: patina follows function
- Printer friendly version