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  • A 200-year-old Indian sword with intricate engravings and paintings engraved on it. Sarah Dea/The National
    A 200-year-old Indian sword with intricate engravings and paintings engraved on it. Sarah Dea/The National
  • A a stainless steel suit of armour that dates back to the late 19th century and has Quran verses engraved on it with gold inlays. The armour cost $30,000. Sarah Dea/The National
    A a stainless steel suit of armour that dates back to the late 19th century and has Quran verses engraved on it with gold inlays. The armour cost $30,000. Sarah Dea/The National
  • A 200-year-old Indian bow and arrow set made of Damascus metal. Sarah Dea/The National
    A 200-year-old Indian bow and arrow set made of Damascus metal. Sarah Dea/The National
  • Inside this book-shaped box are 144 small precious stones - each with a chapter of the Quran engraved on it, says Mr Al Junaibi. It is a unique item from the early 20th century and sold at auction for US$20,000 (Dh73,000). Sarah Dea/The National
    Inside this book-shaped box are 144 small precious stones - each with a chapter of the Quran engraved on it, says Mr Al Junaibi. It is a unique item from the early 20th century and sold at auction for US$20,000 (Dh73,000). Sarah Dea/The National

In pictures: Emirati collector’s majlis brings past to life

The National staff

November 03, 2013

Emirati collector Salah Al Junaibi has an extraordinary collection in his private home museum. From ancient manuscripts to Ottoman Kaaba covers, ancient weapons to kangaroo skins, the 38-year-old entrepreneur began his collection as soon as he graduated from university in 1999.

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