Damascus Room (Metropolitan Museum)

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A complete Damascus reception room dated 1707, transferred to the Metropolitan Museum; painted wood, fountain and carved ornament.

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A complete Damascus reception room of 1707, moved to the Metropolitan Museum of Art: painted woodwork, fountains, mother-of-pearl and a decorated ceiling. 1

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Arabesque· Girih· Hedwig glass· Islamic calligraphy· Islamic geometric patterns· Islamic lustreware· Kubachi ware· Mahmal

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  1. Wikidata
  • Metropolitan Museum Open Access
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