Cane
1864 (made)
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Bamboo cane etched with registers, each consisting of a different scene including buildings, houses, and trees. Each register is accompanied by an Arabic inscription included: “Jami’ al-Qal’a” (Mosque of Mohammad Ali at the Citadel of Salahdin, Cairo); “Ra’s al-Tin” (Palace of Mohammad Ali in Alexandria); “Masalat Fir’un” (Obelisk of the Pharaoh); and the signiature of “Hasan Fahmi”. Egypt, dated 1281H./1864.
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Materials and techniques | Bamboo, etched. |
Brief description | Bamboo cane etched with registers, each consisting of a different scene including buildings, houses, and trees and Arabic inscriptions. Egypt, 1281H./1864. |
Physical description | Bamboo cane etched with registers, each consisting of a different scene including buildings, houses, and trees. Each register is accompanied by an Arabic inscription included: “Jami’ al-Qal’a” (Mosque of Mohammad Ali at the Citadel of Salahdin, Cairo); “Ra’s al-Tin” (Palace of Mohammad Ali in Alexandria); “Masalat Fir’un” (Obelisk of the Pharaoh); and the signiature of “Hasan Fahmi”. Egypt, dated 1281H./1864. |
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Object history | Original Register No. record description states: "Bamboo cane ornamented with designs of buildings scratched on the surface. Paris Exhibition 1867. Egypt, 19th century." Date of receipt: 1/1/1868 How acquired: Given by the Eygptian Commission |
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Accession number | 693-1869 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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