Lydian Stele . An unusual alphabet from a culture that deeply influenced the style of Classical Greece. Greek Art, to the left of the entrance from the Great Hall. Chinese Collections . The Chinese collections are among the finest in the world, and curatorial attention to calligraphy is evident.
Shows change frequently.
Islamic Collections . Copies of the Quran, Persian and Mughal illuminations, inscriptions on ceramics, scribal tools, an early printed talisman. These galleries are occasionally closed due to staffing shortages. Byzantine Galleries . To the right of the Grand Staircase and underneath.