Mashrabiyya Screen

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15th–16th century · Wood; turned · Islamic Art

This turned lattice-work screen reveals a mashrabiyya-making technique, the maymoun, meaning "blessed." Other kinds of mashrabiyya-making techniques were also available, such as the salibi, or cross-shaped, technique.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th–16th century

Medium

Wood; turned

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of S.S. Howland, 1910