State Museum of Oriental Art
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| Former name | Ars Asiatica (1918—1925) |
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| Established | 1918 |
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
| Type | Art museum |
| Website | Official website (English) |
The State Museum of Oriental Art (Russian: Музей Востока) is one of the biggest cultural institutions in the world for preservation, research, and display of Oriental art. It is located in the center of Moscow in the historical building known as the Lunins' House, a private residence built in the early 19th century by the famous architect Domenico Gilardi.[1]
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Coordinates: 55°45′23″N 37°35′59″E / 55.7564°N 37.5998°E
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