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Caliphal ataifor
All of these aesthetic features seemed to provide this type of bowl with a symbolic association of diverse significance related…
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The best-known, best-preserved and best-documented recipients of the Nasrid glass production are pieces in form of glasses (with or without…
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Although it is known to have been used in the Umayyad period, it was during the period of the taifas…
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The visual poetry of the safa comes from the decoration on its interior with figurative elements in black painted over…
More informationThe foundation stone of Granada’s maristan
Granada’s maristan, or hospital, was founded during the second sultanate of Muhammad V, who reigned from 1354 to 1359 and…
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The frequency with which they show up can explained by their use in the silk-making process...
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