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With 12 degrees Celsius, despite of the freezing temperature, my feet dragged me towards Doha Port as I wonder what my lens can capture at 5:00 o'clock in the morning beside the empty boat that greeted my way into the port.



As I approached the bridge towards the Pier, I saw glimmering shadows who seems to ignore the cold breeze working incessantly while my shivering hands tried to focus my lens as the cold wind gently touches my face.





With little protection from the freezing wind, the Doha fishermen start to inspect to clean their nets from the sea water and checking for damages after their last night's heavy haul of fishes.  





Seated on the damp wooden pier floor, with their callous bare hands, the fishermen meticulously mend broken nets.




   



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Box | Agate, gold, enamel, diamonds, rubies
India | 1751 - 1752 AD 



The Museum houses magnificent collection of artworks dating from the 7th century to the 19th century, representing the full scope of Islamic Arts. I will be sharing some of the extremely valuable collections which I was able to photographed.



Bowl | Earthenware, lustre painting
Egypt | 12th Century




Oliphant (Hunting Horn) | Ivory, brass
Italy | 11th - 12th Century



Incense Burner in the form of a Lion | Bronze
Iran or Central Asia | 12th Century







Turban Helmet | 
Steel with gilt studs, engraved and openwork design
Turkey | Early 1th Century Ottoman






Figure of a Monkey | Fritware, coloured glaze
Iran (Kashan) | c.1200







Ceramic Cenotaph | Fritware, underglaze painting
Central Asia | Second half of the 14th Century



My visit to Qatar's Museum of Islamic Art was an inspiring and great learing experience for me to get a full understanding of the islamic arts and culture from various countries. 

There are hundreds of photographs in RAW format which I hope to find time to catalog them and share with you online soon. Thank you for joining me in a brief tour to Qatar Museum of Islamic Art through my blog and if you are in Doha or if opportunity allows you may visit Doha one day, I encourage you to see this beautiful and inspiring museum. 
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