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Wood Panel with Calligraphy

11th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 457
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Wood Panel with Calligraphy
  • Date: 11th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Spain, Toledo
  • Medium: Wood; carved
  • Dimensions: H. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
    W. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm)
    D. 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
  • Classification: Wood
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Walter L. Hildburgh, 1951
  • Object Number: 51.45.7
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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