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A female Mamelouk of Cairo in Egypt, 1818
A female Mamelouk of Cairo in Egypt, 1818. Mamluk woman in turban seated on a cushion on a terrace being served tea by a servant. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century
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1818 Anne Cairo Copt Coptic Countries Descriptions Educational Folk Geographical Geography Georgian Present Principal Pyramid Regency Sphinx Tutor Venning
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Add a touch of exotic elegance to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an enchanting image of a female Mamelouk of Cairo, Egypt (1818), captured in Mary Evans Picture Library's Mary Evans Prints Online, these mugs bring the rich history of the Middle East right to your kitchen table. Each mug showcases high-quality, vibrant prints of this stunning portrait of a Mamelouk woman in a turban, seated on a terrace and being served tea by a servant. Perfect for sipping your favorite beverage and reminiscing about far-off lands, our Photo Mugs make unique and thoughtful gifts for history enthusiasts, travelers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past.
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Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Mary Anne Venning's 'A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World' published in London in 1818, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a female Mamelouk in Cairo, Egypt during the early 19th century. The Mamelukes were a powerful military caste of mostly Christian Coptic and Circassian origin, who served as personal guards and administrators to the Ottoman rulers of Egypt. In the image, a Mamelouk woman, elegantly dressed in traditional attire, is seated on a cushioned terrace, her hands delicately cradling a cup of tea. Her headdress, a tall, conical turban adorned with intricate gold embroidery and a veil, is a striking representation of her ethnicity and social status. A servant, attired in simple clothing, bows respectfully as he presents the tea, emphasizing the hierarchical nature of Mamelouk society. The backdrop of the image is a pyramid and the Sphinx, symbolizing the rich history and ancient heritage of Egypt. Mary Anne Venning, an accomplished author, geographer, and tutor of the Regency and Georgian eras, meticulously documented various aspects of the world, including its people and their customs. This engraving, with its vivid colours and intricate details, is a testament to her dedication and the fascination of the Western world with the exotic and the unfamiliar.
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