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Antique Framed Print : Mshatta Palace. 8th century. Facade. Detail
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Mshatta Palace. 8th century. Facade. Detail
Mshatta Palace. Umayyad Palace built in the 8th century near Amman, Jordan. Detail of the facade. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
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Media ID 14326838
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Amman Berlin Component Element Facade Fantastic Frame Grapevine Islamic Jordan Moulding Pergamon Sultan Tendril Umayyad Vine Mshatta
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.8cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Mshatta Palace: A Glimpse into the Grandeur of the Umayyad Dynasty The intricately decorated facade of Mshatta Palace, an 8th-century Umayyad architectural masterpiece located near Amman, Jordan, is a captivating testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the Islamic Middle Ages. This detail image, now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany, showcases the magnificent animal motifs, grapevine tendrils, and geometric patterns that adorned the palace's exterior walls. Mshatta Palace, built during the reign of Umayyad Caliph Walid II, is considered one of the most significant Islamic architectural sites in the Middle East. The palace's unique decorative elements, including animal figures, intertwined vines, and intricate mouldings, reflect the fusion of various artistic influences from the Sassanian, Byzantine, and Roman worlds. The detail in this image reveals the fantastic animal frames, which were once part of the palace's entrance, and the intricate vine motifs that adorned the walls. The animals, depicted with an almost playful energy, are thought to represent lions, griffins, and other mythical creatures. The grapevine tendrils, with their delicate leaves and clusters of grapes, add a natural element to the otherwise ornate design. The Mshatta Palace detail image, now a cherished component of the Pergamon Museum's collection, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and sophistication of the Umayyad court during the winter seasons of the medieval period. The intricate decorative elements of the palace's facade continue to fascinate scholars, art historians, and visitors alike, providing a window into the rich history of Islamic art and architecture.
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