Panel

Art Historical Context

This exquisite carved wooden panel, dated 1296, hails from the rich tradition of Islamic art and measures a modest 4¾ x 7⅞ inches (12 x 20 cm), with a depth of just ½ inch (1.3 cm). Crafted by an unknown artist it exemplifies the delicate artistry of medieval woodwork, likely intended as an architectural element—perhaps adorning a door, window screen, or interior wall in a mosque, palace, or private home. Its small scale highlights the precision required for such intimate decorative pieces, now preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through The Friends of the Department of Islamic Art Fun...