Details

Object type

window

Title

Meshrebiya

Culture/School

Islamic; Arab; Ottoman

Place Associated

Africa, Middle East, Egypt, Cairo (place associated)

Date

Ottoman period, 19th century AD

Materials

Stucco moulded and carved openwork with coloured glass

Dimensions

overall: 750 mm x 650 mm

Description

Arab window from Cairo, showing a stylised cypress tree with floral decor surrounded by an arch. The window consists of a wooden frame into which is set a decorative tracery cast in gypsum plaster. The perforations are filled from the back with coloured pieces of glass.

ID Number

1896.46.5

Location

In storage