13th-14th century
Town Cairo,
Africa
Africa
Object qualities
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Objectinterior decoration: Panel
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWood; inlaid with carved and plain ivory
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SizeH. 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm) W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) D. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Town Cairo,
Africa -
Country today
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Date13th-14th 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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There are three identical octagons with carved ivory inlay in the collection (07.236.72, 07.236.73 and 07.236.70), suggesting that they were originally part of a larger wooden ensemble. Vines emerge from the central triangular decorative element, breaking off with characteristic leaf designs and spiral buds. The design seems to push at the edges of the carved border adding to its vitality.
