Button or Bead

10th–11th century

Not on view

This conical jet button with a flaring lip was excavated at Nishapur in northeast Iran. Kufic writing encircles the base of the object which remains undeciphered

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Provenance

Title: Button or Bead
Date: 10th–11th century
Geography: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
Medium: Stone, probably jet; incised
Dimensions: H. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
Classification: Stone
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1938
Object Number: 38.40.90
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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