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Collections

Arab-Byzantine Falslate 7th century

On view:
David Geffen Galleries, Islamic Art and Late Antiquity
Ancient bronze coin with low-relief standing figure in robes, surrounded by partial inscription in non-Latin script, heavily worn and oxidized
Unknown, Arab-Byzantine Fals
Title
Arab-Byzantine Fals
Place Made
Syria, Ummayad, ‘Abd al-Malik
Date Made
late 7th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
1.5 × 1.75 cm (1.5 × 1.75 cm)
Credit Line
Ancient and Islamic Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.2026.8
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Ancient