Fatimid Collection

Fatimid period (10th-12th c. ). Islamic art. Miniature
Fatimid period (10th-12th c.). Islamic art. Miniature

Pisa griffin. 10th-11th c. Work from the Fatimid period. Islamic art. Sculpture on bronze. ITALY. Pisa. Cathedral Works Museum

Polygonal elements (image 2 of 4), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Polygonal elements (image 2 of 4), 11th century

Illustration depicting scholars and Students studying at Al Azhar University
5306222 Illustration depicting scholars and Students studying at Al Azhar University. By Nasreddine Dinet (Alphonse-Etienne Dinet)

Clay filter with geometric design, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Clay filter with geometric design, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century

Clay filter with design of fish, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Clay filter with design of fish, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century

Clay filter with calligraphic design, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Clay filter with calligraphic design, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century

Clay Filter with punched and inscribed decoration, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Clay Filter with punched and inscribed decoration, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century

Clay filter with design of elephant, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Clay filter with design of elephant, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century

A rare Fatimid armlet, Syrian or Egyptian (gold with emerald & glass)
6373208 A rare Fatimid armlet, Syrian or Egyptian (gold with emerald & glass) by Fatimid school (11th century); diameter: 14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Border, Egypt, Arab period (641-969) / Fatimid period (969-1171) / Ayyubid period (1171-1250)
Border, Egypt, Arab period (641-969)/Fatimid period (969-1171)/Ayyubid period (1171-1250)/ Mamluk period (1250-1517), 9th/13th century

Square, Egypt, Arab period (641-969) / Fatimid period (969-1171), 9th / 10th century
Square, Egypt, Arab period (641-969)/Fatimid period (969-1171), 9th/10th century

Borders, Egypt, Fatimid period (969-1171). Creator: Unknown
Borders, Egypt, Fatimid period (969-1171)

Fragments, Egypt, Fatimid period (969-1171). Creator: Unknown
Fragments, Egypt, Fatimid period (969-1171)

Fragments, Egypt, Roman period (30 B. C. - 641 A. D. ) / Arab period (641-969
Fragments, Egypt, Roman period (30 B.C.- 641 A.D.)/Arab period (641-969)/Fatimid period (969-1171), 3rd/ 10th century

Border Fragment, Egypt, Fatimid period (969-1171). Creator: Unknown
Border Fragment, Egypt, Fatimid period (969-1171)

Fragment, Egypt, Arab period (641-969) / Fatimid period (969-1171
Fragment, Egypt, Arab period (641-969)/Fatimid period (969-1171)/Ayyubid period (1171-1250)/ Mamluk period (1250-1517), 10th/13th century

Fragment, Egypt, Fatimid period (969-1171). Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Egypt, Fatimid period (969-1171)

Tunic (Front Panel), Egypt, Arab period (641-969) / Fatimid period (969-1171)
Tunic (Front Panel), Egypt, Arab period (641-969)/Fatimid period (969-1171), 9th/10th century

Bowl (fragment), Fatimid period, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl (fragment), Fatimid period, 11th century

A Fatimid brass figure of a roe deer in naturalistic form, 11th-12th century (brass)
1196836 A Fatimid brass figure of a roe deer in naturalistic form, 11th-12th century (brass) by Islamic School; 16 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Islamic School)

Fatimid rich brown lustre figural conical bowl (ceramic)
623265 Fatimid rich brown lustre figural conical bowl (ceramic) by Egyptian School, (11th century); diam: 12.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fatimid columnar tombstones, c. 11th century (white marble)
623264 Fatimid columnar tombstones, c.11th century (white marble) by Egyptian; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Egyptian, out of copyright

Carved panel decorated with a lute player (wood)
XIR172693 Carved panel decorated with a lute player (wood) by Islamic School, (11th century); 67.5x18.1 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Decorative panel to the lute player; ); out of copyright

Fatimid lustre painted fragmentary cup, 10th - 11th century (glass)
623267 Fatimid lustre painted fragmentary cup, 10th - 11th century (glass) by Syrian; diam: 14.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fatimid sarcophagus cover (white marble)
623254 Fatimid sarcophagus cover (white marble) by Egyptian School, (12th century); 84.5x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Of rectangular form with raised central similarly shaped panel)

Fatimid ewer, Egypt, 975-1025, mounted by Jean-Valentin Morel, Sevres, 1854 (rock crystal
1208385 Fatimid ewer, Egypt, 975-1025, mounted by Jean-Valentin Morel, Sevres, 1854 (rock crystal, gold & enamel) (see also 1208328) by Egyptian School; height

Fatimid turquoise glazed bowl (ceramic)
623266 Fatimid turquoise glazed bowl (ceramic) by Egyptian School, (12th century); diam: 24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiraz with gold, 1094-1101 (plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk
5890672 Tiraz with gold, 1094-1101 (plain weave with inwoven tapestry weave: linen, silk, and gold file) by Egyptian School; 42.9x90.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Egypt)

Fatimid ewer, Egypt, 975-1025, mounted by Jean-Valentin Morel, Sevres, 1854 (rock crystal
1208328 Fatimid ewer, Egypt, 975-1025, mounted by Jean-Valentin Morel, Sevres, 1854 (rock crystal, gold & enamel) (see also 1208385) by Egyptian School; height

Two men duelling on horseback, from Old Cairo (Fostat) (vellum)
XIR199157 Two men duelling on horseback, from Old Cairo (Fostat) (vellum) by Islamic School; Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo, Egypt; out of copyright

Pair of horses heads on Teak Door-Panel, Egypt, Fatimid Period, 11th century. Fatimid Dynasty; Political and religious dynasty that dominated an empire in North Africa

Kufic scripture. Detail. Marble
Marble plaque with kufic scripture. 10th-11th centuries. Detail. Fatimid Period, Egypt. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Fragment of Egyptian fabric with hippopotamus of the Fatimid period (9th c.). Islamic art. Textiles. EGYPT. Cairo. Museum of Islamic Arts

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The Fatimid dynasty, which spanned from the 10th to the 12th century, left behind a rich legacy of Islamic art and artifacts. One such masterpiece is the Pisa griffin, a stunning work from this period. This intricately designed sculpture showcases the exquisite craftsmanship that was characteristic art. Another remarkable example art is a miniature illustration depicting scholars and students studying at Al Azhar University. Created by Nasreddine Dinet in the late 19th to early 20th century, this artwork provides a glimpse into the intellectual pursuits during this era. Clay filters with various designs also showcase the creativity and skill of artisans during the Fatimid period. Geometric patterns, fish motifs, calligraphic designs, punched and inscribed decorations - each filter tells its own unique story while reflecting the artistic sensibilities of that time. Not limited to clay filters alone, precious jewelry like a rare Fatimid armlet made of gold with emerald and glass highlights their mastery in metalwork as well. This armlet serves as an emblematic representation of luxury and refinement during this period. In addition to these objects d'art, borders created during different periods including Arab (641-969), Fatimid (969-1171), and Ayyubid (1171-1250) demonstrate how artistic styles evolved over time in Egypt. These borders exhibit intricate patterns that are both visually captivating and culturally significant. Lastly, we have a square artifact dating back to Egypt's Arab period but influenced by elements from later centuries including those seen in the Fatimid era. This piece exemplifies how different cultural influences merged together seamlessly within Egyptian artistry. Overall, these diverse examples provide glimpses into various aspects of life during the fascinating reign of the Fatimids - their love for aesthetics expressed through miniatures and decorative objects like clay filters; their appreciation for knowledge showcased through illustrations depicting scholars; and their mastery in jewelry-making evident in the rare armlet.