Part of a reception hall

Unknown 1600/1699

Benaki Museum of Islamic Art
Athens, Greece

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).

Details

Title: Part of a reception hall
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1600/1699
Location Created: Turkey
Physical Dimensions: h72.8 cm (complete)
Type: reception hall
Rights: Benaki Museum
External Link: Benaki Museum

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