Relief fragment
Unknown Artist
ca. 6th–8th century CE
Medium
Stucco
Dimensions
4 5/8 × 3 7/8 × 1 13/16 in. (11.8 × 9.8 × 4.6 cm)
Classification
Stucco-Reliefs
Culture & Period
Sasanian or Islamic · Sasanian–early Islamic
Department
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1932
Accession Number
32.150.57
Art Historical Context
This delicate stucco relief fragment, dating to around the 6th–8th century CE, offers a glimpse into the artistic world of the Sasanian or early Islamic periods in the Ancient Near East. Measuring just under 5 inches wide, it likely originated as part of a larger architectural decoration, such as wall panels or archways in palaces, temples, or elite residences. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1932, it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art, exemplifying the region's sophisticated craftsmanship during a pivotal era. Stucco, a versatile plaste...