Wood Panel with Calligraphy

Unknown

11th century · Wood; carved · Islamic Art

The program of interior decoration for Andalusian palatial residences included a tile dado surmounted by carved stucco or stone, crowned by wooden friezes and cornice elements. This panel is probably a fragment of such a frieze. Carved in deep relief, it bears part of an inscription in kufic script against a vegetal background.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th century

Medium

Wood; carved

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Dr. Walter L. Hildburgh, 1951