Button or Bead

Unknown

10th–11th century · Stone, probably jet; incised · Islamic Art

This conical jet button with a flaring lip was excavated at Nishapur in northeast Iran. Kufic writing encircles the base of the object which remains undeciphered

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th–11th century

Medium

Stone, probably jet; incised

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1938