File:BLW Ivory Casket.jpg

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English: Ivory Casket

Spain, Cordoba or Cuenca (1000-1025)
Carved ivory; nielloed silver mounts probably 18th century.

Pairs of animals fill most of the large roundels. The receptions include two on the front that show court life at its most refined. The men drink wine and enjoy the scent of flowers while listening to music.

The Arabic inscription around the lid has been removed, but the casket can be dated to the early 11th century from the style of decoration. During this period, the Umayyad caliphate collapsed, and the main centre of ivory carving moved to Cuenca, near Toledo.

Collection ID: 10-1866

This photo was taken as part of Britain Loves Wikipedia in February 2010 by Adam Morgan.

Date Photographed in February 2010
Source Originally uploaded at http://www.britainloveswikipedia.org/
Author Adam Morgan

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