Fragment of a Window

Unknown

9th–10th century · Plaster; molded · Islamic Art

Despite their slenderness and the tendency toward foliated terminals, the letters in this window fragment retain much of the monumental quality of eighth- and ninth-century Kufic. The palmettes of the scroll above retain a strong Sasanian character.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th–10th century

Medium

Plaster; molded

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1940