Anavian Gallery: A Legacy of Ancient and Islamic Art
Founded in 1972 by Habib Anavian on Madison Avenue, Anavian Gallery has been a cornerstone in the world of ancient and Islamic art. Following Habib Anavian’s passing in 1995, his son Paul Anavian continued the family legacy, now operating from the Manhattan Art and Antiques Center.
Contributions to The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Anavian Gallery has played a pivotal role in enriching the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Notable contributions include:
- Bowl (mid-12th century, Syria) - A stonepaste bowl with luster-painted decoration, gifted in 1975.
- Vase (12th century, Iran) - An earthenware vase with turquoise glaze, donated in 1975.
- Roundel (1st millennium BCE, Iran) - A bronze roundel, gifted in 1965.
- Ring Sealstone (Ancient Persia) - A crystal quartz ring sealstone, donated in 1980.
- Multan Tile (18th century, Pakistan) - A molded and glazed earthenware tile, sold in 2007.
- Luster Albarello (12th century, Iran) - A stonepaste apothecary jar with luster-painted decoration, sold by Paul Anavian.
- Pen Box (Qalamdan, 19th century, Iran) - A lacquered papier-maché pen box, acquired in 2008.
Global Contributions
Beyond The Met, Anavian Gallery’s influence extends worldwide, with pieces housed in major museums and prestigious private collections. Its expertise continues to shape the appreciation and preservation of ancient and Islamic art on a global scale.
