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style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA large silver inkstand modelled after the Dome of the Rock shrine (Qubbat As-Sakhrha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe model consists of a central octagonal domed shrine with two smaller domed buildings in front and a minaret behind; each with mosaic patterns, arabesques and architectural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Dome of the Rock was built by Caliph Abd Al-Malik and enshrines the rock on which the prophet Mohammed began his night journey to heaven. Located on the Temple Mount in the old city of Jerusalem, it is the third most important shrine in the Islamic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe shrine is an octagonal structure with a large central dome. The exterior walls are divided by arches into seven bays, each containing mosaic tiles and arabesques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn this model, the structural details have been carefully and faithfully copied: the walls are complete showing the arches, panels and shaped forms. When viewed closely, one can see that the mosaic details and patterns have been chased and pierced onto the silver model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe shallow roof of the structure leads to a large dome, with further mosaic detail, which is surmounted by a crescent moon. A hidden compartment opens in the large dome for storing writing implements.The two domed structures in the front of the shrine also open to reveal compartments containing glass inkwells.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe inkstand is fully marked for 1898 and the maker is Frederick Courthope.  Courthope took over the prominent firm of George Angell \u0026amp; Co in 1884, on the death of George Angell, and his mark is in similar style to Angell’s own mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEuropean interest in the Dome of the Rock can be seen in a wooden model by Conrad Schick, a German architect and an immigrant to Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eProvenance: UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDepth 31.5 cms, Length: 31 cms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eItem: #057\u003c\/p\u003e"}