Classics — made to order
Element from a Stalactite Squinch (Muqarnas)
A painted stucco element from a muqarnas — the honeycomb vaulting of Islamic architecture — carved with vegetal scrollwork and rosettes. Made in the 10th century. Public domain — via The Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession 38.40.252).
Provenance
Public domain — via The Metropolitan Museum of Art — The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Accession:
- 38.40.252
- License:
- CC0 (Met Open Access)
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