Vintage Cairo Mamelouk Tombs Postcard Lichtenstern Egypt Antique Art
$ 5.28
Description
Vintage Cairo Mamelouk Tombs Postcard Lichtenstern Egypt Antique Art. The reverse features a divided back with text in French and Arabic, indicating its use for international correspondence. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This exquisite vintage postcard transports you to the historic Mamelouk Tombs in Cairo, Egypt, capturing the grandeur of these ancient structures. The scene features impressive domed mausoleums and towering minarets set against a desert landscape, populated by figures in traditional attire, some with donkeys, adding a lively human element to the monumental architecture. The vibrant chromolithographic printing technique brings out the rich colors of the sky and the intricate details of the buildings, characteristic of early 20th-century postcard artistry. Published by the renowned Lichtenstern & Co. of Cairo, this postcard, identified as No. 15, is a testament to the era's fascination with travel and exotic locales. The reverse features a divided back with text in French and Arabic, indicating its use for international correspondence. It offers a unique glimpse into Egyptian heritage and the architectural splendor of Cairo's Islamic past, making it a compelling piece for collectors of Middle Eastern memorabilia, architectural history, or antique travel ephemera.
