THE MAHMAL PASSING THROUGH CAIRO, LATE 18TH CENTURY
THE MAHMAL PASSING THROUGH CAIRO, LATE 18TH CENTURY
The holy Camel when it passes along the town of Cairo in the very extraordinary annual procession preparatory to the setting forward of the great Caravan in the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. Under the tent are packed the embroidered coverings to adorn their sanctuaries in those cities.
40 by 28 cm.
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THE MAHMAL PASSING THROUGH CAIRO, LATE 18TH CENTURY
The holy Camel when it passes along the town of Cairo in the very extraordinary annual procession preparatory to the setting forward of the great Caravan in the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. Under the tent are packed the embroidered coverings to adorn their sanctuaries in those cities.
40 by 28 cm.