Author
Unknown (makers)
Publication Place
Iraq (made) -
Subject
Antiquity
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 5.55cm, Width: 2.0cm, Thickness: 0.4-0.5cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
A.60:1-1922
Record ID
A.60:1-1922
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
This fragment is part of group which includes various pieces of shaped mother of pearl, probablly combined with hollow moulded glass of various shapes and inset into decorative wall panels to reflect and possibly transmit light.
Sample Text
Transliteration,
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Mother of Pearl
Fiziksel açıklama
Small triangular fragment of mother of pearl inlay. The curved short end was probably designed to fit against a round disc to form a star or sunray motif. Herzfeld's red inventory number I-N 596 on object.
Üslup
Abbasid