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16-DEC-2008

Istanbul december 2009 7031.jpg

This is a screen of cut marble that is a bit of “trompe l’œil” in that it tries to look like a screen of wood, complete with a lock and keys. A notice indicated that it would be closed (with a marble door on hinges) when a religious council was held.

Elsewhere I read it is certainly not an original part of the church but a later addition. I took some pictures of details.

Nikon D3
1/40s f/5.0 at 27.0mm iso4000 hide exif
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Date/Time16-Dec-2008 13:51:56
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