Masjid Wazir Khan
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Mosque of Wazir Khan
Description
The 17th century Wazir Khan mosque is located in the busiest market area of the walled city. A bazaar in the form of a transept containing the east gate entrance recalls mosques of central Asia. Brick was used as a facing and this was highlighted in the restoration work by cement jointing. Also distinct are the four imposing minarets at the corners of the internal court, each surmounted by bell-shaped domes. Stalactite decoration is prevalent in the domes and the restoration work preserving the mosaic and fresco decorations necessitated the revival of the manufacture of enamelled tiles. exterior, tilework - the slender vertical floral pattern with white background and blue p, 1988
Type of Work
MosqueSubject
Mosques, Shahjahan, Emperor of India, ca. 1592-1666, Lahore (Pakistan), Religious architecture, Architecture, Islamic --Pakistan, Jamis, Architecture, Mogul--Pakistan, Decoration and ornament, Islamic, Architecture --Conservation and restoration, Tiles, Islamic
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