Pair of Doors

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9th century · Wood (teak); carved · Islamic Art

The Beveled style, which is seen in many different media in Islamic art, is identified most closely with Samarra, the ninth‑century royal residence of the Abbasid caliphs. It was from there that the style spread widely to other parts of the Islamic world.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Wood (teak); carved

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1931