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Eternal Egypt: Niche of Shell With Cross
This hollow piece of stone in the form of a shell with a small cross represents a transitory stage between Greek and Christian art.
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Eternal Egypt: Niche of Abraham and Isaac
This piece of limestone is shaped in the form of a shell with human and animal figures, representing the story of Abraham and his son Isaac.
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Eternal Egypt: Mihrab of Al Sayeda Nafissa
This portable mihrab is made of turned wood from the Mausoleum of Al Sayeda Nafissa.
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Eternal Egypt: Mihrab of Al Sayeda Ruqqayah
This wooden mihrab is taken from the shrine of Al Sayeda Ruqqayah. It is decorated with geometric designs resembling star patterns.
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Eternal Egypt: Niche With a Saint in Paradise
A niche depicting a saint in paradise with a halo around his head.