Court and Cosmos: The Great Age of the Seljuqs is a landmark international loan exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibition showcases spectacular works of art created between the 11th and 13th centuries, spanning from Turkmenistan to the Mediterranean. With approximately 270 objects on display, including ceramics, glass, textiles, and metalwork, visitors can explore the diverse cultural and artistic traditions that flourished during the rule of the Seljuqs and their successors.

This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to witness the exchange and synthesis of various traditions, such as Turkmen, Perso-Arabo-Islamic, Byzantine, Armenian, Crusader, and other Christian cultures. It also highlights the economic prosperity, scientific advancements, and cultural flourishing that occurred within the Seljuq realm. With loans from American, European, and Middle Eastern collections, including a historic loan from Turkmenistan, Court and Cosmos provides a comprehensive overview of this significant period in the region's history.

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