Photo of collection object Plaque — Plaque, 8th–9th century. Mother-of-pearl, polychromy, Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/16 in. (6.6 x 6.3 x 0.2 cm). Gift of Richard Ettinghausen, in honor of Kurt Weitzmann, 1976, 1976.406. public-domain.

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Plaque

8th–9th century

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Sculpture, Miniature
Formatted Medium: Mother-of-pearl, polychromy
Medium: Mother-of-pearl, polychromy
Locations: : Byzantine Egypt
Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/16 in. (6.6 x 6.3 x 0.2 cm)
Departments: Medieval Art
Accession Number: 1976.406
Credit Line: Gift of Richard Ettinghausen, in honor of Kurt Weitzmann, 1976
Rights Statement: public-domain
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