The museum exhibits diverse works of Islamic art from the 7th century to 19th century from the area between Spain and India. Excavation activity in Ctesiphon, Samarra[1] and Tabgha, as well as acquisition opportunities, led to Egypt, the Foreign Orient and Iran in particular being important focal points. Other regions are represented by important collection objects or groups, such as the calligraphy and miniature painting from the Mughal Empire or the sicilian ivory works of art.