Identifier

ARTH475_JRW_006

Title

Mamluk playing card

Description

hand-drawn and hand-painted Mamluk playing cards, Mulūk wa-nuwwāb (kings and deputies).

Ace of cups

Creator

Unknown

Cataloger

Jaime Williams

Date

ca. 1400- early 1500s

Time Period

Mamluk Empire, Medieval Period

Geographic Location

Egypt (ancient)
Ancient Syria
Akhmīm

Collection

Topkapi Palace Museum

Type

playing card

Medium

paper

Extent

63 x 95 mm

Subject

Medieval styles and periods
Mamluk (culture or style)
Ancient Syrian
Ancient African
Arabic (language)
calligraphy (visual works)
tarot cards

Rights

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