The Flora and Fauna on Metal Lighting Equipment in Coptic Museum at Cairo

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Tourist Guidance, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Minia University, Minia

2 Tourist Guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Minia University

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This article deals with the floral and animal symbols, elements, and decorations on metal lighting equipment in order to highlight their religious symbolism and decorative significance in Coptic art. The article first considers floral decorations such as the branches and leaves. It then focuses on the use of birds such as roosters and wild animals like lions. It finally discusses marine animals such as the fish and dolphin.

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