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Qibla iwan at the funerary complex of Mamluk Sultan al-Mu'ayyad Shaykh, Cairo

Photograph
1904-1939 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A mounted black and white photograph showing a topographical view of Cairo, Egypt


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleQibla iwan at the funerary complex of Mamluk Sultan al-Mu'ayyad Shaykh, Cairo (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Black and white photograph
Brief description
Photograph by Lehnert and Landrock, captioned 'Cairo-The Mosque El Mouayad', built in 1415-20. Cairo, Egypt, gelatin silver print, early 20th century
Physical description
A mounted black and white photograph showing a topographical view of Cairo, Egypt
Dimensions
  • Mount height: 33cm (approximate)
  • Width: 26.5cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Translation
جامع السلطان المؤيد شيخ
Place depicted
Associations
Other number
190 - Index of Islamic Monuments in Cairo
Collection
Accession number
1709-1954

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Record createdMarch 21, 2014
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