I moved into an area focusing on harems. This was not what we think of in terms of the word, but estates where queens and other women could be on their own and pursue their own interests. It was a place away from life at court.
These vases caught my eye.
Music was part of life in harems. The flute is one such instrument that is handed down from ancient Egypt.
This box also drew my attention.
For today we close out with a small statue of a harem overseer. I'll return to this exhibit following tomorrow's theme day.
Have a nice day, William.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a rather luxurious version of the Women's Institute!
ReplyDeleteWonderful exhibit, the flute is interesting. I like the vases.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
A great start of civilization indeed. When artistic work was just craftsmanship and not specially valued but simply regarded as normal.
ReplyDelete...a life of privilege has always had its rewards!
ReplyDeleteThe time in the harem must have been important to those women!
ReplyDeleteJohn's comment above made me smile, exactly what I was thinking William 😊
ReplyDeleteThat box is interesting. I wonder what is it for.
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: thank you.
ReplyDelete@John: one way of looking at it.
@Eileen: the flute is ancient. It would have been common among Mediterranean cultures; the Greeks had it.
@SC: well said.
@Tom: indeed.
@Marie: definitely.
@Grace: me too.
@Nancy: it is ornate.
I did not know that term had another meaning. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteThose vases are wonderful especially when you think of their age. And they have still survived!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the small items and am always in awe that they have survived all these years.
ReplyDeleteGreat historical display ~ fascinating ~
ReplyDeleteLiving in the moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
A good place for a women's coffee clatch.
ReplyDeleteAmazing to see the vases and vessels with cracks.
ReplyDeleteEye catching vases as well as other features here. Thanks for the visit.
ReplyDeleteI like that stylish small statue of a harem overseer.
ReplyDeleteAncient Egypt is mysterious as it is intriguing.
ReplyDeleteDig that box too!
ReplyDelete@Sandi: usually one thinks something quite unsavoury.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: and survived quite well.
@Sharon: they managed for centuries.
@Carol: thank you.
@Revrunner: one way to put it.
@Janey: that it is.
@Karen: you're welcome.
@Jan: I do as well.
@Gemel: definitely.
@Cloudia: me too.
The harem sounds like my art camp!
ReplyDeleteI can see that.
DeleteBeautiful captures! Very stylish.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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