Mashrabiyya
Shanashil
`Ayn Najm, Lebanon
Lebanese Heritage Museum
About The Lebanese University, `Ayn Najm
19th century
Limestone; engraving
The mashrabiyya is a decorative architectural element characteristic of residences in the Arab world. It was generally used on windows or balconies on the second floor or above. As well as being a natural ventilation device, the mashrabiyya served the purpose of shielding the occupant from the vision of passers' by, whilst still allowing natural light to pass through the gaps. This particular piece is square shaped and made of limestone, sculpted in floral patterns.
Marie Therese Moujabber "Mashrabiyya" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;lb;52;en
Prepared by: Marie Therese Moujabber
Copyedited by: Flaminia Baldwin
MWNF Working Number: LB 063
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