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Fragment of a Wall Decoration with a Star and Swastika Pattern

9th–10th century
Not on view
Peculiar technically in that the blue-gray color of this molding is a thin layer of colored stucco, over which a layer of white has been added and then carved down to the blue layer. The fact that the surface of the piece is curved is another puzzling feature.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of a Wall Decoration with a Star and Swastika Pattern
  • Date: 9th–10th century
  • Geography: Made in Iran, Nishapur
  • Medium: Plaster; carved and painted
  • Dimensions: H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
    W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
    D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
    Wt. 20.9 oz. (592.6 g)
  • Classification: Plaster
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1940
  • Object Number: 40.170.688
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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