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The Color Blue: Lapis to Cobalt—A Journey Through Islamic Ceramics and Precious Materials
The Color Blue: Lapis to Cobalt—A Journey Through Islamic Ceramics and Precious Materials
From Afghan lapis lazuli to Turkish Iznik pottery—discover how blue became the most coveted color in the Islamic world. Explore the rare lajvardina technique, cobalt-painted ceramics, and the precious materials that made blue worth more than gold.
60 minutes
12 stops
A comprehensive tour of Islamic Art galleries on Floor 2, moving through connected galleries 451–455 in the Islamic Art department. The route traces the evolution of blue pigments and glazes from the 9th century through the 14th century, showcasing ceramics, textiles, and precious materials from Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Egypt.
Galleries: 204 → 451 → 453 → 454 → 455