Column Fragment

Unknown

ca. 10th century · Stucco; carved · Islamic Art

Carved stucco and brickwork were the primary architectural decorations in Iran before tilework gained popularity in the thirteenth century. Similar examples of carved stucco decoration often show traces of paint, and this column once may have been painted. The band of inscription in the top register is in the characteristic kufic script of the period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 10th century

Medium

Stucco; carved

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of H. Kevorkian, 1932