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Illumination Systems in Islamic Egypt

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blazon

a political or military or administrative mark

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Mosque Lamp of Prince Shaykhu
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This glass lamp belonging to Prince Shaykhu is decorated with enameled colors. On the neck there is an inscription of "Surat al-Nour" of the light, separated by three blazons, or coats of arms, that belong to the Prince Shaykhu.

On the shaft there is an inscription that says: "Al-Maqar al-Ashrafy al-A'lly al-Mowlawy al-Makhdoumy al-Sayfy Shaykhu".

Dimensions:  Height 32.5 cm  Diameter 24 cm

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Culture:

Islamic

Technique:

Moulding

Style:

Bahri Mamluk

Materials:

Glass
Type Type

Type:

Lamp
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Location: 

Museum of Islamic Art

Created: 

Cairo
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Created: 

14th Century AD
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Arts and Crafts
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Museum of Islamic Art
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Shaykhu Al-Umary  Al-Nasiry
Shaykhu Al-Umary Al-Nasiry

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