Mamluk Stone Architectural Fragment balanced proportions

balanced proportions

the surface exhibits an attractive aged patina with manganese deposits consistent with long-term burial

The surface displays a rich

while the surface retains attractive traces of its original red

The figure displays a simplified human visage with incised almond-shaped eyes

Mamluk Stone Architectural Fragment balanced proportionsMamluk Stone Architectural Fragment Egypt or the Levant, Mamluk Period, 12501517 CE Dimensions: 17" L 11 7 8" W 9 3 4" H This impressive carved stone architectural fragment dates to the Mamluk Period (12501517 CE), an era renowned for its monumental architecture and refined stone craftsmanship throughout Egypt and the Levant. Mamluk artisans adorned mosques, madrasas, palaces, and mausoleums with finely carved architectural elements, many of which