Lining of a Cap

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic collection, this delicate *Lining of a Cap* dates to the 12th–13th century, a golden era Islamic craftsmanship during the medieval Abbasid and Seljuk periods. Crafted from paper by an unknown artist, exemplifies how everyday objects could embody artistic refinement. Acquired through the Fletcher Fund in 6, this miscellaneous treasure reveals the ingenuity of Islamic artisans who transformed humble paper into luxurious functional art. Paper, introduced to the Islamic world from China and revolutionized in Baghdad by the 8th century, became a ...