Boot

Art Historical Context

Step into the world of early Islamic craftsmanship with this remarkable *Boot* from the 6th–7th century, rare survivor from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Art collection. Craft from leather and meticulously incised—meaning designs were delicately carved into its surface—this humble footwear measures just 9 11/16 inches long. Donated in 1890 by George. Baker, it offers a tangible glimpse into daily life during a pivotal era bridging late antiquity and the dawn of Islam. Dating to the formative centuries of Islamic culture (roughly 622 CE onward), the boot likely originated from regio...