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Part of a wreath
(جزء من إكليل)

Title	Part of a wreath
Title Original	جزء من إكليل
Publication Date:	XIV century
Publication Place	- Museum of Islamic Art
Subject	Gold, total weight 54 g.
Type	Other
Language	Undetermined
Digital	Yes
Manuscript	No
Physical Dimensions	الارتفاع: 6 سم؛ الجزء الواحد: 2.8 سم؛ الطول الإجمالي: 13.3 سم
Library:	Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID	I. 4941-4944
Record ID	object;ISL;de;Mus01;45;ar
Library Location	Museum of Islamic Art
Date	XIV century
Notes	The four richly decorated gold plates were once part of a wreath consisting of four single, double-walled pieces. On the rectangular plate of the wreath there is an additional triangle that was used for a fastener. Each of the four rectangular plates has two semicircular sectors. Here, the individual parts of this ornamental piece were connected to each other by horizontal strings. There were two frames for fixing the precious stones, mounted axially on the two rectangular plates. These stones, in addition to a semi-pearl made of gold wire, no longer exist. The wreath was originally composed of seven to ten parts, as was known during the time of the Caliphate in Spain in the tenth century. Specialized references mention that spikes were sewn into holes on the narrow sides of rectangular plates, and this indicates that this wreath was used as a decoration for the head. The decoration of the entire piece consists of dense, flat, perforated decorations, which are spiral scenes welded to the floor. This structure is interspersed with flat, smooth inscriptions in Naskh script on the ends of the two narrow sides of the rectangular pieces. In the same technical style, the decorations are placed on the triangular piece, reminiscent of a stylized palmette. The precise art of writing in Naskh script began to be added in the twelfth century. After comparing with other ornaments from the Nasrid era, it can be concluded that these single words represent good congratulations and wishes. It has not yet been possible to understand or read these words except for one word, which is “Ghalib.” It is possible that the summary of these words is appreciation and reverence for a person. If this is true, it means that this wreath is not a woman’s lizard, but rather a man’s (and perhaps it was a belt). Competent references confirm the importance of presenting jewelry in those days when marrying noble families and officers. These pieces were mentioned in the lists of the bride’s trousseau.
Sample Text	Annette Hagedorn “Fragment of a wreath” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;de;Mus01;45;ar

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Part of a wreath

(جزء من إكليل)

Publication Date XIV century

Publication Place - Museum of Islamic Art

Subject Gold, total weight 54 g.

Type Other

Language Undetermined

Digital Yes

Manuscript No

Physical Dimensions الارتفاع: 6 سم؛ الجزء الواحد: 2.8 سم؛ الطول الإجمالي: 13.3 سم

Library Museum With No Frontiers

Library Asset ID I. 4941-4944

Record ID object;ISL;de;Mus01;45;ar

Library Location Museum of Islamic Art

Date XIV century

Notes The four richly decorated gold plates were once part of a wreath consisting of four single, double-walled pieces. On the rectangular plate of the wreath there is an additional triangle that was used for a fastener. Each of the four rectangular plates has two semicircular sectors. Here, the individual parts of this ornamental piece were connected to each other by horizontal strings. There were two frames for fixing the precious stones, mounted axially on the two rectangular plates. These stones, in addition to a semi-pearl made of gold wire, no longer exist. The wreath was originally composed of seven to ten parts, as was known during the time of the Caliphate in Spain in the tenth century. Specialized references mention that spikes were sewn into holes on the narrow sides of rectangular plates, and this indicates that this wreath was used as a decoration for the head. The decoration of the entire piece consists of dense, flat, perforated decorations, which are spiral scenes welded to the floor. This structure is interspersed with flat, smooth inscriptions in Naskh script on the ends of the two narrow sides of the rectangular pieces. In the same technical style, the decorations are placed on the triangular piece, reminiscent of a stylized palmette. The precise art of writing in Naskh script began to be added in the twelfth century. After comparing with other ornaments from the Nasrid era, it can be concluded that these single words represent good congratulations and wishes. It has not yet been possible to understand or read these words except for one word, which is “Ghalib.” It is possible that the summary of these words is appreciation and reverence for a person. If this is true, it means that this wreath is not a woman’s lizard, but rather a man’s (and perhaps it was a belt). Competent references confirm the importance of presenting jewelry in those days when marrying noble families and officers. These pieces were mentioned in the lists of the bride’s trousseau.

Sample Text Annette Hagedorn “Fragment of a wreath” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;de;Mus01;45;ar