1886 Wood Engraving Art Shrine St John Baptist Umayyad Mosque Damascus XGFD6

"Mukâm Es Seîyed Yehya - Tomb of St. John the Baptist"

This is an original 1886 black and white in-text wood engraving of artwork that depicts the shrine said to hold the remains of Saint John the Baptist that is located inside the Umayyad Mosque in the city of Damascus, Syria, Middle East.

CONDITION

This 126+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3.75 inches; 11 x 10 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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Keywords specific to this image: Architecture, Religion

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