Appliqué Plaque with a Standing Eagle

12th century

Not on view

This small but powerfully rendered plaque depicting a heraldic bird highlights the varied uses of brass in the medieval Islamic world. The perforations in the body and wings of the bird indicates that thisobject once functioned as an appliqué, perhaps ornamenting leather horse trappings or a belt.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Appliqué Plaque with a Standing Eagle
Date: 12th century
Geography: Made in Iran
Medium: Brass; cast, gilded
Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.67 cm)
W. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
Object Number: 13.152.4
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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