Golden Falcon in Museum of Islamic Art in Doha Qatar

Date Created: 25 October 2012

Author: Unknown

Source: Museum of Islamic Art

Owner: Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar

Location: Doha, Qatar

Valuation: priceless

Link to: Website

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Unique (the only) in the world statue of the Golden Falcon (made of pure gold with weight at 6 kg) is demonstrating by the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. Courtesy of the Museum of Islamic Art. Photos are reproduced here under kind permission JE.69. Statue was made of solid gold in Moghul Empire. For additianal details please visit the Museum.

FHT Ref: 2251

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