Robert Mouawad Private Museum, Private museum in Zokak el-Blat, Lebanon
The Robert Mouawad Private Museum exhibits rare books, Chinese porcelain, ceramics, Byzantine mosaics, Roman marble sculptures, pottery, weapons, carpets, and jewelry collections.
The museum occupies a neo-gothic palace constructed in 1891 by Lebanese politician Henri Philippe Pharaoun, who incorporated Islamic art elements into its design.
The museum contains decorative wooden panels from the 17th century, Byzantine icons, Mamluk ceramics, and classical statuary that represent both oriental and occidental influences.
Located at coordinates 33°53′43″N 35°29′56″E in downtown Beirut, the museum opened on May 11, 2006, and currently undergoes extensive refurbishment.
The collection includes the Mouawad-produced Fantasy Bra, decorated with precious stones and estimated at 11 million US dollars.
Location: Beirut
Inception: 2006
Website: http://rmpm.info
GPS coordinates: 33.89532,35.49898
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:22
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