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Mamluk Stone / Stucco Fragment Head of a Lion browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Holy Land:Sculpture: Pre 1492: item # 725022 Please refer to our stock # 1457 when inquiring.
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| Mamluk Stone / Stucco Fragment Head of a Lion, 13th Century. 2 1/4" high. Some pigment remains around mouth. Ex: Arieh Klein, Jerusalem. The Mamluk Period (1250-1517 CE) In 1260 the Mamluk rulers of Egypt conquered Palestine and became the new masters of Jerusalem. While Mamluk Jerusalem bore prime religious importance, politically it was insignificant. The Mamluks were soldiers who had been brought to Egypt as property of the ruler from the Central Asian steppes.Since they had been brought into the fold of Islam, they felt a deep commitment to that religion. This was reflected in intensive building in Jerusalem, which has left its mark on the Old City to this day, particularly around the Temple Mount. | ||
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