Islamic ArtWooddated A.H. 1119/A.D. 1707Damascus Room is a wood Damascus from Syria created in dated A.H. 1119/A.D. 1707 using wood (poplar) with gesso relief, gold and tin leaf, glazes and paint; wood… measuring H. 22 ft. 1/2 in. x 16 ft. 8 1/2 in. (671.6 x 509.2 cm), D… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Wood (poplar) with gesso relief, gold and tin leaf, glazes and paint; wood (cypress, poplar, and mulberry), mother-of-pearl, marble and other stones, stucco with glass, plaster ceramic tiles, iron, brass |
| Dimensions | H. 22 ft. 1/2 in. x 16 ft. 8 1/2 in. (671.6 x 509.2 cm), D. from inside front entrance to back wall 26 ft. 4 3/4 in. (804.2 cm) |
| Classification | Wood |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Hagop Kevorkian Fund, 1970 |
| Date | dated A.H. 1119/A.D. 1707 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Damascus, Syria. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Damascus Room?
Damascus Room is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Damascus Room created?
Damascus Room dates to dated A.H. 1119/A.D. 1707.
What material is Damascus Room made from?
Damascus Room is crafted from wood (poplar) with gesso relief, gold and tin leaf, glazes and paint; wood (cypress, poplar, and mulberry), mother-of-pearl, marble and other stones, stucco with glass, plaster ceramic tiles, iron, brass.
Where does Damascus Room originate?
Damascus Room originates from Syria.
Is Damascus Room in the public domain?
Damascus Room is in the public domain and can be freely used.