Stone
Unknown Artist
probably 8th–12th century
Medium
Stone
Dimensions
H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Wt. 3.4 oz. (96.399 g)
Classification
Stone
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1948
Accession Number
48.101.298
Art Historical Context
This petite stone artifact, simply titled *Stone*, hails from the Islamic world, likely crafted between the 8th and 12th centuries—a dynamic era spanning the Abbasid Caliphate and regional dynasties. Measuring just 2⅜ inches high and weighing a mere 3.4 ounces, its compact form suggests it was a portable object, perhaps a seal, amulet, or ornament, reflecting the exquisite miniaturization prized in early Islamic craftsmanship. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1948, it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Islamic Art, offering a tangible link to a golden age of cultu...