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A woman examines a box entitled "Al-Mughira's pyxis" from Spain on September 17, 2012 in Paris, during a press visit of the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

Islamic pieces of pottery displayed on September 17, 2012 in Paris, at the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

A man examines Islamic art works on September 17, 2012 in Paris, during a press visit of the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

People examine Islamic art works on September 17, 2012 in Paris, during a press visit of the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

A woman examines Islamic pieces of pottery on September 17, 2012 in Paris, during a press visit of the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

Islamic pieces of pottery are displayed on September 17, 2012 in Paris, at the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

A partial view taken on September 17, 2012 in Paris, shows the roof of the new Islamic art department of the Louvre Museum designed by Italian Mario Bellini and French Rudy Ricciotti, both architects, in the Visconti courtyard, on the eve of its inauguration. PHOTO : AFP

Intended to celebrate "The Radiant Face of a Great Civilization" the 100-million-euro project - largely financed by donors from across the Islamic world - will be inaugurated by French President ahead of its official opening on September 18. PHOTO : AFP

A woman examines Islamic art works on September 17, 2012 in Paris, during a press visit of the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

A picture taken on September 17, 2012 in Paris, shows a view of the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

Visitors examine Islamic art works on September 17, 2012 in Paris, during a press visit of the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

A lectern for Holy Quran (L) and Lamps from Egypt or Syria dating from the 14th century are displayed on September 17, 2012 in Paris, at the new Department of Islamic Arts at the Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe, with 3,000 artefacts on display, gathered from Spain to India and dating back to the seventh century AD. PHOTO : AFP

New Department of Islamic Arts opened at Louvre, the largest of its kind in Europe with 3,000 artefacts on display.

Yasir Sheikh

Sep 19, 2012 - 5:07AM

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Ah! I was there last month and I really wanted to see Islamic Art but they were working on that section. I really want a better commentary from Tribune.

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Vigilant

Sep 19, 2012 - 12:08PM

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Impressive collection

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Adil Mulki

Sep 19, 2012 - 2:26PM

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Good Choice ET,
I agree with Yasir Sheikh above.
Secondly, a general question for everyone around: In how many pictures can you find a peacock’s depiction or ornaments made using parts of a peacock’s feathers?
You might wish to checkout
http://jang.com.pk/thenews/aug2012-weekly/nos-12-08-2012/enc.htm#1

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Bookie

Sep 20, 2012 - 8:05PM

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Well this museum is one of its kind. The diversity that it exhibits is astonishing! Was there once to see the highlights, Mona Lisa and Venis de Milo!

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bhatti

Sep 23, 2012 - 6:58PM

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good hard work

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