Attributed to Egypt / Wood panel / 11th century

Attributed to Egypt
Wood panel
11th century
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Creator Qualifier: Attributed to
Creator Nationality: African; North African; Egyptian
Creator Dates/Places: Egypt
Creator Name-CRT: Attributed to Egypt
Title: Wood panel
Title Type: Object name
View: Full View
Creation Start Date: 1000
Creation End Date: 1099
Creation Date: 11th century
Object Type: Architecture
Classification Term: Woodwork
Materials and Techniques: carved wood
Dimensions: 13 3/4 x 9 in. (34.9 x 22.9 cm)
AMICA Contributor: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Owner Location: New York, New York, USA
ID Number: 11.205.2
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
Rights: http://www.metmuseum.org/
Context:

This panel, probably from a wooden door, is deeply carved with two horse heads in relief. Attention to detail is evident in the beaded bands and bridles amid arabesques. The piece was carved to different depths in order to produce a pleasing 'chiaroscuro' effect, a technique mastered by Fatimid woodworkers. A companion piece, almost certainly from the same door, is in the Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo.

AMICA ID: MMA_.11.205.2
AMICA Library Year: 2000
Media Metadata Rights: Copyright The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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