Panel from a Minbar

Unknown

13th–14th century · Wood; carved, inlaid with ivory and ebony, traces of paint · Islamic Art

Although the pattern of this group of panels appeared as early as the late twelfth century in Azerbaijan and is recorded as late as 1480–81, it enjoyed a particular vogue in Cairo between 1330 and 1350. A number of minbars in Cairo with this pattern and from this period bear very close resemblance to these pieces.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th–14th century

Medium

Wood; carved, inlaid with ivory and ebony, traces of paint

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1907