Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by David Harris |
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Carved panels
Cairo, Egypt Fatimid period, 11th century Wood and modern frame H: 44-47; W: 19 cm Anonymous gift in memory of Sally Mayer, President of the Jewish Community of Milan Accession number: B64.12.4274 |
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These panels orginally decorated the Western Fatimid Palace in Cairo. After the palace was destroyed, the Mamluk Sultan Qala'un constructed a hospital (muristan) at the site, reusing the panels in its decoration. The decorative patterns, produced in both high and low relief, depict pairs of animals and birds against a background of scrolls and palmettes. The same patterns also appear on jewelry and other objects. Publications: The Israel Museum, Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2005 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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