Islamic Ceramics Museum in Zamalek, Giza Egypt | Facts, Artifacts, History, Entrance Fees Price, Opening Hours, and more about Museum from Inside.
Islamic Ceramics Museum
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One of the Islamic arts that did not receive its chance in the media and its introduction is the art of painting on porcelain, which was famous for the first Muslims and appeared in mosques built at the dawn of Islam.
The Museum of Islamic Ceramics, located in the governorate of Guiza, is one of the few museums dealing with this authentic Islamic art.
The art of painting on porcelain is characterized by the extreme precision of details and painting, with a variety of shapes, images and drawings, as well as by the diversity of what is painted in it, where the drawing remains on an entire wall in the form of mosaics, or on a cup, tile, ceramic or marble, regardless of the shape or material painted on it, the result is ultimately wonderful.
About the Islamic Porcelain Museum
When the Egyptian Ministry of Culture decided to add to its series of specialized museums, this unique museum, which is a Muslim ceramic, chose the Prince Ibrahim Palace in Zamalek, built in 1343 A.H (1924 AD).)
This choice was undoubtedly inspired by the impressive geometric and architectural design of the palace, as well as its location in a quiet and modern area in the heart of the city.
This magnificent palace, a masterpiece, offers the perfect environment for the precious works of Muslim biopsy painters throughout Islamic history.
The Museum of Islamic Ceramics, which opened at the end of 1998, is an integral part of the renovated Al Jazeera Art Center, which is linked to the National Art Center of the Ministry of Culture.
The Museum of Islamic Ceramics is located on two floors in a total area of 420 square meters.
What awaits you inside the Islamic Porcelain Museum?
The museum is the first of its kind in the Middle East and features a rare collection of ceramics and mosaics from various Muslim countries depicting the different decorative techniques applied in the Muslim world, from Morocco in the west to Iran in the east.
The collection includes 315 pieces, 116 of which come from Egypt representing popular styles from different Islamic, Umayyad, Fatimid, Ayyubid and Mamluk eras, 118 Turkish-style pieces, 25 Syrian-style pieces, 48 Iranian-style pieces, two Andalusian-style pieces, two Iraqi-style pieces and one Moroccan-style piece.
Exhibits include porcelain, bowls, mosaics, cups, jugs, tableware, vases, lanterns, and cups, the oldest of which dates to the 2nd century AH, the most recent dating from the 12th century AH.
How do I get to the museum?
The address of the Museum of Islamic Ceramics 1 Sheikh Al-Marsafi Street, Zamalek district, Giza Governorate and the museum can be connected by the following map
Opening hours: 10am to 12.30pm and 5.30pm to 9pm
Ticket prices Islamic Porcelain Museum: ticket price for the student 51 Egyptian pounds, and for the visitor 52 Egyptian pounds.
