Panel

Unknown

13th–14th century · Wood; carved, inlaid with plain and carved ivory · Islamic Art

Only a single polygonal element remains of what was undoubtedly a larger set. The central inlaid piece of ivory is carved with very characteristic Mamluk designs, as tendrils weave around each other in never-ending patterns with circular and foliate buds. Some of the outer inlay strips of plain wood and ivory have been lost exposing how the panel was assembled and fitted.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th–14th century

Medium

Wood; carved, inlaid with plain and carved ivory

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1907