ca. 6th century A.D.
Iraq
Object qualities
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Objectdecorative relief: Relief
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStucco
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Size13.5 x 23.5 in. (34.29 x 59.69 cm)
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Geography details
Iraq -
Country today
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Dateca. 6th century A.D.
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CultureSasanian
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PeriodSasanian
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 slightly curved surface of this fragmentary panel suggests that it covered the underside of a rounded vault. Its pattern appears to have continued on both sides; therefore this piece belonged to a larger decorated field that spread across the vault.