The collection spans 5000 years of art, sculpture and decorative objects. It’s a relatively small museum so you can see everything, and all of it is beautiful.

I liked this bronze barge from 380-343 B.C.

And this panel from 16th century Turkey:

A gallery in the museum:

This type of matched set of vases and jars is called a “garniture”.  They were originally used in China as alter pieces. Garnitures later became popular decorative items and were a sign of the family’s wealth.

The very impressive garniture below is close to two feet high. Hard to imagine where they put it.

The gardens surrounding the museum are very special and were created to harmonize with the galleries.

I was especially taken with the ducks and turtles.

It’s a very good place to be a duck.

“Look at me! I can stand on my head!”