B49.196 Court of the Mexuar

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Creator

Denis Baly

Creation Date

1974

Image ID

B49.196

Image Format

Article

Geographic Reference

Granada, Spain

Description

196- Detail of one of the doors on the façade of the Comares Palace. This façade, located in the court of the Mexuar (from the Arabic ‘mashwar,’ meaning to consult) was the place where administrative matters and meetings were held. This wall formed the façade of the Comares palace which was constructed under Muhammad V. The wall is an outstanding example of Islamic decoration—the whole surface is covered in elaborate stucco, faience and woodwork. The right-hand door leads to the Sultan’s private suite, while the left hand door, via a convoluted passage, leads to the Comares palace. Between the two doors was the Sultan’s throne, no longer there. For a general account of the Alhambra, please see slide B49.185. - SK