Publication Date
2nd century AH/8AD AD
Publication Place
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Jordanian Archaeological Museum
Subject
Engraved and engraved ivory.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الطول: 28 سم؛ العرض: 7سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
J.15709
Record ID
object;ISL;jo;Mus01;13;ar
Library Location
Jordanian Archaeological Museum
Date
2nd century AH/8AD AD
Notes
A piece of ivory in the shape of a dagger, part of which was broken and lost. The piece is decorated with floral and architectural designs on both sides. On one side of the piece, in the middle, there is a palm tree shape and traces of columns forming an arch from the middle of which a lamp hangs. Unfortunately, the upper part of the arch is missing. On the other side of the piece, there is an image of a camel with her newborn. Shapes similar to those found on the piece of ivory are seen on one of the soapstone vessels that was also found at the Al-Fudain site in Mafraq. Chess pieces made of ivory and other ivory pieces were also found. The purpose of this piece is not entirely clear, but it may have been a decorative element in the palace.
Sample Text
Aida Naghawy “Part of a decorated ivory dagger” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;jo;Mus01;13;ar
