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Solomon and The Petrified Birds on the Dome of the Rock

Harvey, Elon

Journal of Near Eastern studies, 2020-10, Vol.79 (2), p.271-286 [Periódico revisado por pares]

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Solomon and The Petrified Birds on the Dome of the Rock
Autor: Harvey, Elon
Assuntos: Architecture ; Birds ; Decoration ; Design ; History ; Visitors
É parte de: Journal of Near Eastern studies, 2020-10, Vol.79 (2), p.271-286
Descrição: On the southern exterior side of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, on the right-hand side of the main entrance, there is a small decoration, which consists of two marble slabs--two cross-sections sliced from the same block of stone. They have been placed side-by-side so that their veins form a symmetrical pattern that resembles two birds sitting on a vase staring at each other. They are framed, like a picture, by four marble strips of a darker color. Visitors have described the birds as "magpies", "doves," "pigeons," and "roosters." In terms of the design scheme and history of the structure, this decoration stands out for six reasons.
Editor: Chicago: The University of Chicago Press
Idioma: Inglês

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