Fragment of a Frieze with Winged Pinecones and Palmettes

8th–9th century
Not on view
The decoration of this panel draws on local traditions. The wing pattern and the pomegranate between the palmettes on the right side were popular images in Sasanian art, while the vine leaves derive from Hellenistic motifs. The pinecone became popular in the Umayyad period and continued to play a role in early Islamic ornament.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of a Frieze with Winged Pinecones and Palmettes
  • Date: 8th–9th century
  • Geography: Attributed to possibly Eastern Mediterranean
  • Medium: Wood; carved
  • Dimensions: H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
    Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
    Wt. 11.7 oz. (331.7 g)
  • Classification: Wood
  • Credit Line: Purchase, V. Everit Macy Gift, 1930
  • Object Number: 30.112.5
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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