Fragment of a Base with Pair of Peacocks flanking a Palm Motif

Unknown

12th century · Stucco; molded · Islamic Art

This fragment belonged to a hexagonal object, possibly an inkwell. Birds are a typical theme of Seljuq art, especially in architectural decoration. The iconography of confronted animals separated by a tree is an ancient form and variants are found throughout Near Eastern art.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th century

Medium

Stucco; molded

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1933