Prayer Niche (Mihrab)
Large, ornate archway with a pointed top. The archway is made of blue, white, gold and brown tiles. The archway is surrounded by intricate designs and patterns. The archway has a small step in front of it. The walls around the archway are beige. The archway is made up of many small, detailed tiles. The tiles are arranged in a pattern of geometric shapes and floral designs. The archway is very ornate and decorative. The archway appears to be a prayer niche, known as a mihrab, created by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 766 × 900 px
- Museum Record
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