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Mamluk Warrior-Rulers Draw New Interest From American Collectors of Islamic Art

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A collection of ornate picture frames showcasing art in an Istanbul interior gallery.
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Auction houses and private galleries across the country continue to see steady demand for artifacts tied to the Mamluk Sultanate, the warrior class whose military rise reshaped the medieval Islamic world. Collectors of arms, manuscripts and metalwork from the period prize its distinct craftsmanship, a legacy still finding its way into American collections nearly five centuries after the dynasty's fall.

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With reporting from The Collector.

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