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Group 2: Early Examples

The Coptic Legacy  Christian Egyptians were known as Copts. They continued to dominate the textile industry after the Muslim conquest of Egypt, working in the materials and techniques most familiar to them. Imported silks from Sasanian Iran and Byzantium, woven on the drawloom, were copied in line

Group 1: Introduction

Cairo Under Wraps: Early Islamic Textiles  What we know about textiles from the early days of Islam comes primarily from Egypt, where fragile materials—linen, cotton, wool, silk—have been preserved in the dry soil as burial shrouds. This exhibition displays textiles from the first six centurie

Charles T. Currelly

lthough trained as a Methodist minister, following his graduation from the University of Toronto, he devoted himself to archaeological work, first in Egypt, and later in Crete and Asia Minor. It was in Egypt that Currelly discovered he had a talent for collecting: a nose for bargains and an ability

Group 3: Abbasid & Early Fatimid tiraz

he Caliph’s display of wealth and court ceremonial was on a par with that of the Byzantine Emperor. The textiles shown here were both imported into Egypt from the east and produced at home.  The calligraphic style prevails   The style of kufic is calligraphic, resembling the artistry of

Group 8: Everyday life

e’s own name. It was strictly enforced and, therefore, coins most exactly speak to historians about the extension of an area claimed by a ruler. In Egypt, the capital Misr (Old Cairo) — where the making of gold coins (dinars) started before the end of the 8 th century — had the most important

Sir Robert Ludwig Mond

e British Empire, including Canada. He was a great supporter of education and funded hospitals, including the Hospital for Sick Children. Many of the Egyptian artifacts brought to the Museum by Charles T. Currelly were from excavations funded by Sir Robert Mond. He funded Currelly’s early

Sir Edmund Boyd Osler

d to serve until 1917. Osler was also interested in arts and travel. In 1906 to 1907, he was among several prominent Torontonians who paid a visit to Egypt where they met Charles T. Currelly, an archaeologist and the future director of the Royal Ontario Museum of Archaeology. Osler offered to help

Collections: Art and Culture

Indigenous Americas 35,000 Artworks and Objects Archaeology of the Americas 386,000 Artworks and Objects Canada 40,000 Artworks and Objects Ancient Egypt & Nubia 71,000 Artworks and Objects Ancient Greece & Rome 53,000 Artworks and Objects Ancient Near East 242,000 Artworks and Objects C

Group Tours

chant you with stories, bringing works of art, culture, and nature to life! Choose from one of these topics: ROM in an Hour Discover the mysteries of Egypt, marvel at medieval armour, explore Earth’s mind-blowing animal diversity, and more—all in one hour! Climate Change: The Epic of Life,

Welcome to 4 Billion Years of Wonder

th stories from our vast art, culture, and nature collections. Summer Club groups welcome kids ages 5-16 with week-long themed programs. From ancient Egypt to prehistoric dinosaurs, there's something for everyone. Get Ready for Summer Saturday Club Eight weeks of fun-filled, educational