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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Part of a reception hall


Part of a reception hall

Part of a reception hall
(1600 - 1699)

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Part of a reception hall with a fountain in the centre of the inlaid marble floor, including a cascade with running water under the arch and two wall units. Though dating from the Ottoman period, the geometric pattern of the floor is based on mamluk prototypes. From Cairo. (ΓΕ_10836-ΓΕ_10840).

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Benaki Museum

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