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Frieze of figures, fragment from the Fatimids Western Palace, Cairo, 11th century. Cairo, Museum of Islamic Art -- Restoration work on the mausoleum in the Maristan al-Qalawun brought to light several wooden friezes of this kind. They were very probably from the Western Palace in Cairo, which was abandoned after the fall of the dynasty. The old parts of the building were reused, but fitted into their new locations in such a way that the decorated areas were not visible. The frieze shows members of the royal family enjoying music, hunting, and dancing. Return to Islamic Wood work page |
