Islamic ArtMetallate 19th–early 20th century
Crown is a metal created in late 19th–early 20th century using silver, with decorative wire and stamped decoration, table-cut incised… measuring tassels: 12 x 3 in. (30.5 x 7.6 cm) crown: 5 7/8 x 7 1/8… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Silver, with decorative wire and stamped decoration, table-cut incised carnelians, turquoise, beads, openwork, and silver coins; quilted cotton lining, cotton cords and tassels with beads, and velvet strip with metal ornaments |
| Dimensions | tassels: 12 x 3 in. (30.5 x 7.6 cm) crown: 5 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (14.9 x 18.1 cm) |
| Classification | Metal |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2006 |
| Date | late 19th–early 20th century |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Crown?
Crown is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Crown created?
Crown dates to late 19th–early 20th century.
What material is Crown made from?
Crown is crafted from silver, with decorative wire and stamped decoration, table-cut incised carnelians, turquoise, beads, openwork, and silver coins; quilted cotton lining, cotton cords and tassels with beads, and velvet strip with metal ornaments.
Is Crown in the public domain?
Crown is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026