PlaquesEgyptian10th century
Plaque
10th century
Description
Birds such as the ones surmounting this plaque were a popular motif in the 10-11th centuries both in Egypt and Iran. The plaque was probably used as a harness decoration and would have been sewn onto the leather. Similar openwork harness decorations and belt fittings have been excavated at Nishapur, in northeastern Iran. --Notes from the Glory and Prosperity exhibition, Feb - June 2002.
Dimensions
10 x 8.5 cm (3 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
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