early 9th century
Town probably Baghdad,
Iraq
Iraq
Object qualities
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Objectinterior decoration: Panel
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWood (teak); carved
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SizeH. 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm) W. 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm) D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Wt. 65 lbs. (29.5 kg)
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Geography detailsFrom
Town probably Baghdad,
Iraq -
Country today
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Dateearly 9th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The carved vine leaves, scrolls, border designs, and other details of this panel are typical of early Islamic woodcarving. The prominent six‑pointed star was a common decorative feature in Islamic art of all periods, as well as in Roman art.
