Title
Plaque (Appliqué), 1300s. Creator: Unknown.
Caption
Plaque (Appliqué), 1300s. This oblong plaque is decorated with pseudo-Kufic (fake Arabic) designs indicating that it was produced in Spain under Muslim influence. It may have served as an applied ornament to some article of personal adornment such as a belt. It is possible that the design was inspired by Arabic coinage.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19F99_234
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,0Mb (1,3Mb) / 13,0in x 8,7in / 3886 x 2605 (300dpi)