Mosque Lamp for the Mausoleum of Amir Aydakin al-'Ala'i al-Bunduqdar shortly after 1285 This lamps inscriptions reveal that it was ordered for Aydakins mausoleum (turba), a building still standing in Cairo. Mamluk amirs adopted emblems, often connected with their ceremonial roles at court, which decorated the objects and buildings they commissioned. Here, the motif of two gold crossbows against a red shield illustrates the office of bunduqdar (bow?keeper).. Mosque Lamp for the Mausoleum of Amir Aydakin al-'Ala'i al-Bunduqdar. shortly after 1285. Glass, brownish; blown, folded foot, applied handles; enameled and gilded. Made in Egypt, probably Cairo. Glass

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Mosque Lamp for the Mausoleum of Amir Aydakin al-'Ala'i al-Bunduqdar shortly after 1285 This lamps inscriptions reveal that it was ordered for Aydakins mausoleum (turba), a building still standing in Cairo. Mamluk amirs adopted emblems, often connected with their ceremonial roles at court, which decorated the objects and buildings they commissioned. Here, the motif of two gold crossbows against a red shield illustrates the office of bunduqdar (bow?keeper).. Mosque Lamp for the Mausoleum of Amir Aydakin al-'Ala'i al-Bunduqdar. shortly after 1285. Glass, brownish; blown, folded foot, applied handles; enameled and gilded. Made in Egypt, probably Cairo. Glass

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