Morgan Casket
The Morgan Casket is a medieval-era casket from Southern Italy. The casket, attributed to the Fatimid Caliphate, is made from carved ivory and is dated to the 11th-12th centuries.[1]
| Morgan Casket | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Year | c. 11th-12th centuries |
| Medium | ivory |
| Location | Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City |
Description
Corner view of the casket
The casket is made from carved ivory and bone. Said carvings depict sword-wielding men in turbans along with hunters, beasts, and birds; this style of art has been noted to be similar to carvings on the ceiling of the Cappella Palatina in Palermo.[1][2] The structure of the casket is itself made up of nine panels, four of which make up the body while five make up the lid.[1]
References
- "metmuseum.org". www.metmuseum.org. Retrieved 2018-09-24.
- "Morgan Casket". arth27501sp2017.courses.bucknell.edu. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
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