Miniature of Selimiye Mosque: Ottoman Elegance in Small Form
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Decided to visit the Islamic Arts Museum (IAMM) near Lake Gardens this morning. Left my dog at home since museums obviously don't allow pets, though the surrounding garden area looked quite nice, if not for the heat.
Managed to get a parking spot right outside the building because I arrived early, around 10:00 AM. If you come later on a weekend, you might have to park further down the slope and walk up, which isn't very fun in this humid weather. Ticket price is RM 20 per person, which is reasonable enough.
The air conditioning inside was a welcome relief. I spent quite some time in the architecture gallery. The scale model of the Ottoman Selimiye Mosque is very detailed, from the central dome down to the tiny minarets. It takes some patience to look through all the models, but the craftsmanship is good.
Also walked through the manuscript section. As someone who works in education, I found the Chinese Sini calligraphy exhibits quite interesting. Seeing Islamic text written with Chinese brushwork on rice paper is a unique mix of cultures.
Before leaving, I stopped by the jewelry and arms section to see the Mughal horse-headed jade dagger. The handle is carved out of a single piece of soft jade and decorated with small rubies and diamonds. It is very detailed up close.
By about 12:30 PM, my legs were getting tired and the galleries were starting to get a bit crowded with tour groups. Spent about two and a half hours there in total. Headed back home after that to check on the pets and have lunch.
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An old mosque that recalls the glory of the early Ottoman period