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Collections

Plaque8th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries, Islamic Art and Late Antiquity
Rectangular ivory or bone plaque carved in relief with a symmetrical vine and berry motif branching from a central stem, with two drilled attachment holes
Rectangular carved bone or ivory plaque with two drilled holes at either end, decorated with deeply incised scrolling vine and leaf motifs in low relief, warm cream surface with aged patina.
Title
Plaque
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
8th century
Medium
Bone, carved
Dimensions
3 15/16 x 1 3/8 in. (10 x 3.49 cm)
Credit Line
The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2002.1.536
Classification
Organic Materials
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic