Fragment of a Panel
Unknown Artist
9th century
Medium
Wood; carved
Dimensions
H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) W. 26 9/16 in. (67.5 cm) D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Wt. 29 oz. (822.2 g)
Classification
Wood
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Marilyn Jenkins, in memory of her father, Dr. Arthur M. Jenkins, 1982
Accession Number
1982.478.8
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Fragment of a Panel*, carved from wood in the 9th, offers a glimpse into the refined artistry of early Islamic architecture. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department Islamic Art, this slender piece—measuring just 5⅝ inches high and over 26 inches wide—likely originated from a larger architectural element, such as a screen, door, or wall panel in a mosque or. The 9th century, during Abbasid Caliphate's golden age, saw woodcarving flourish as a medium for adorning sacred and secular spaces, blending functionality with spiritual beauty. The carving technique exemplif...