Entrance portal of the mosque of Qadi Yahya Zayn al-Din (Habbaniyya), Cairo

The image focuses on the architectural details of the mosque's entrance, highlighting the importance of such structures in Islamic heritage. As part of Creswell's collection, it emphasizes the scholarly value of photographic documentation in understanding medieval Islamic architecture.

Captured between 1916 and 1921, the photograph demonstrates Creswell's emphasis on photography as a precise tool for recording architectural evidence. The image's quality reflects his attention to detail in both taking and printing his photographs.

Originally taken by Creswell during his fieldwork, possibly for his seminal publications, the photograph was later sold to the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of his broader collection of views from the region.

This work is contextualized within Creswell's pioneering scholarship in medieval Islamic architectural history, notably through his influential publications 'Early Muslim Architecture' and 'Muslim Architecture of Egypt', which remain foundational in the field.

The photograph, alongside Creswell's broader contributions, has enduring relevance for scholars of Islamic culture and architecture, with his work at the Victoria and Albert Museum continuing to serve as a valuable resource.