The National Museum inaugurates the exhibition "The Splendour of Silver: Treasures from the Omani Court" at the Kremlin Museums in Moscow

The National Museum inaugurated today, Thursday, 11th July 2024, the exhibition and events of "Oman Day" under the title "The Splendour of Silver: Treasures from the Omani Court" at the Kremlin Museums in Moscow, Russian Federation. The event was held under the patronage of Her Excellency Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation. The exhibition celebrates the manifestations of Omani silver as a historically leading industry, showcasing a curated collection of items belonging to the Sultans of Oman in Muscat and Zanzibar. The exhibition will run until 29th September 2024.

The opening ceremony was attended by Her Highness Dr. Mona bint Fahd al-Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation at Sultan Qaboos University and Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum; His Excellency Jamal bin Hassan Al-Moosawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum; His Excellency Hamood bin Salim al-Towaiya, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation; His Excellency Sergei Ivanov, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Environmental Protection, Ecology, and Transport; His Excellency Vladimir Osintsev, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation; Dr. Elena Gagarina, Director-General of the Kremlin Museums in Moscow, along with several officials and cultural and museum enthusiasts.

The exhibition features several museum artefacts that highlight the charm of silver within the cultural context of the Sultanate of Oman, showcasing opulence and elegance. The exhibition sheds light on the diverse roles of silver, a precious metal that was not only used in royal courts but also in everyday life. It highlights the craftsmanship of Omani silversmiths and offers visitors the opportunity to explore a world where silver becomes a symbol of beauty, protection, and the essence of Omani craftsmanship.

The exhibition is divided into five main sections: the Omani khanjar (dagger), the Culture of Scent, the Art of Silversmithing, Traditional Fashionwear, and the Nobility Fashionwear of prominent Omani figures in East Africa at that time.