Appliqué Plaque with a Tree and Four Birds, 12th century

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Appliqué Plaque with a Tree and Four Birds, 12th century, Attributed to Iran or Iraq, Brass; cast, gilded, H. 2 1/2 in. ( cm), Metal, This small but powerfully rendered plaque depicting heraldic birds highlights the varied uses of brass in the medieval Islamic world. The perforations in the bodies and wings of the birds indicate that this object once functioned as an appliqué, perhaps ornamenting leather horse trappings or a belt

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Size: 4053px × 4560px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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