Francesca Galloway, London

Named after its famous owner, Francesca Galloway features Indian, Islamic, European, Chinese and Central Asian art and textiles. Some of the historical art pieces found here are "Leaf from Persian translation of Dioscorides' De Materia Medica", "Illustration to the Razmnama: The conflict between Arjuna and Babhruvahana". Ivory sculptures, bronze caskets, betel nut container in the shape of a sitar are other exquisite pieces. Some of the textiles featured at the gallery are, Macao Embroidery, Phoenix, Lotus and Peony from the Ming Dynasty, Buddhist design textiles from the Jin Dynasty. A must-visit for those who enjoy cross-cultural art.

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