Panel
Unknown Artist
14th–15th century
Medium
Wood; carved
Dimensions
H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Max W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) Wt. 0.165 oz. (4.678 g)
Classification
Wood
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1907
Accession Number
07.236.126
Art Historical Context
This delicate carved wooden panel, dating to the 14th–15th century, hails from the Islamic world and exemplifies the craftsmanship of medieval artisans. Produced during a golden age of Islamic art—spanning regions like Mamluk Egypt, Syria, or Persia—these small objects were often integral to larger decorative ensembles, such as furniture inlays, architectural screens, or pious boxes. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1907, it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Islamic Art Department, offering a glimpse into everyday luxury and spiritual refinement. Crafted from wood, the panel mea...