Plaque

11th–12th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Plaque
Date: 11th–12th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm)
W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
D. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm)
Wt. 0.7 oz. (19.8 g)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of Nelly, Violet and Elie Abemayor, in memory of Michel Abemayor, 1978
Object Number: 1978.546.4
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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