Wall Painting

Unknown

9th century · Stucco; painted · Islamic Art

Although the linear drawings inside the compartments have been transformed into half-palmettes and other designs, their origin in an attempt to imitate marble seems likely. The pattern of the layout is closely related to one which was popular in Roman floor mosaics.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Stucco; painted

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1940