Plaque

ca. 3rd–7th century CE

Not on view

Fragments of shaped tiles made from variegated stones were found in the palace of Khusraw I at Ctesiphon. Such stones would have been placed together to form colorful pavements or wall panels. The technique of using semiprecious stones to make composite designs had been employed in the eastern Mediterranean since the Roman period and was associated with wealth and luxury.

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Title: Plaque
Period: Sasanian
Date: ca. 3rd–7th century CE
Geography: Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon
Culture: Sasanian
Medium: Marble
Dimensions: 7 5/8 in. × 4 in. (19.4 × 10.2 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1932
Object Number: 32.150.37
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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