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Wall Painting

9th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
Although the linear drawings inside the compartments have been transformed into half-palmettes and other designs, their origin in an attempt to imitate marble seems likely. The pattern of the layout is closely related to one which was popular in Roman floor mosaics.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Wall Painting
  • Date: 9th century
  • Geography: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
  • Medium: Stucco; painted
  • Dimensions: H. 27 9/16 in. (70 cm)
    W. 56 11/16 in. (144 cm)
    D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
    Wt. 198 lbs. (89.8kg)
  • Classification: Stucco
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1940
  • Object Number: 40.170.177
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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