Through a wide selection of objects dating from the 11th to the 20th centuries, marvel at the lifestyle, power and bravery of royal hunters as this exhibition draws on highlights from the collections of Qatari and Turkish museums to explore and celebrate the sport of hunting, as well as the related activities of polo, feasting and fighting, all of which feature richly in Islamic art.
The Hunt: Princely Pursuits in Islamic Lands
Past Exhibition
This exhibition looks at hunting as portrayed in Islamic art while also exploring how the notion of kingship was expressed throughout the Islamic world.