Dillon, Edward, d. 1914 · London, Methuen and Co.; New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons · leaf 251
o Schmoranz, the latest known example ofthis school of Oriental enamelled glass is a lamp fromthe mosque of Kait Bey (1467-1495), now in the ArabMuseum at Cairo. In this specimen we see the art inthe lowest stage of decay.^ ^ He reigned during the temporary deposition of Malek Nasir.- This lamp… … MOSQUE LAJIP l-RuAl CAIRO ENAMELLED GLASS OF SARACENS The rise and fall of this great school of enamellerson glass covers but a brief period—a glorious interludein the long story of the glass-workers of Egypt andSyria. In the latter country after this time, they appearin a measure to have fallen…
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