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White Glass Vase, Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah, 1st C. CEGlass was an important export product of the Mediterranean Roman world from the middle of the first century BC onwards. Large quantities reached the Oman peninsula. This specimen was discovered in a communal tomb at Dibba al-Hisn (Sharjah Emirate) on the East coast of the Oman peninsula, together with glass unguentaria, Indian ivory combs, a Roman intaglio– luxury products that illustrate the importance of Dibba as a trading port.
Glazed ceramic bow. 1st Century CE. Specimen Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah (Jasim 2006). Part of the museum exhibit for Madrid, Spain. Read More
Bronze tetradrachm coin from MleihaObverse: head of Heracles wearing the pelt of a lion, on the right. The nose is slightly arcuated and the lips ... Read More
Softstone bowl from Tell Abraq, Sharjah, UAE. Bronze Age. 2300 BCE. Read More