Not on display

Panel

1330-90 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Granada (made)

This panel was made in the 14th century Granada. This panel is said to have come from the Alhambra.

Object details

Categories
Architecture
Islam
Object type
Panel
Materials and techniques
Moulded plaster
Brief description
Panel from alhambra. Granada ca. 1330-90.
Physical description
'Muqarnas' ornament, probably from a capital. Some of the niches have shell like and floral decorations.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16cm
  • Width: 36cm
  • Depth: 7cm
  • Weight: 2.72kg
Style
Nasrid
Gallery label
The interiors of Islamic Spanish buildings are often entirely decorated in dazzling patterns. The upper walls are covered in plaster, carved or moulded in relief, and often brightly coloured, perhaps in imitation of textile hangings. The patterns are based on geometric design principles and often incorporate leaf ornament and inscriptions. Niches, vaults and mouldings are built up from hanging stalactite-like elements called 'muqarnas'
Credit line
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh
Summary
This panel was made in the 14th century Granada. This panel is said to have come from the Alhambra.
Bibliographic reference
López Borges, V. H., Burgio, L. and Clark, R.J.H. Documentación y autentificación de yeserías nazaríes a través del tratamiento de conservación y el análisis científico. II Congreso Del Grupo Español International Institute for Conservation Investigación en Conservación y Restauración, 9,10 y 11 de Noviembre de 2005. Barcelona, 2005. p.109-117
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.171-1919

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Record createdNovember 16, 2005
Record URL
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