Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtStuccoca. 1160s–1170s

Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals is a stucco Konya from Turkey|Anatolia created in ca. 1160s–1170s using stucco; molded measuring 2 1/4 in. × 20 in. (5.7 × 50.8 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStucco; molded
Dimensions2 1/4 in. × 20 in. (5.7 × 50.8 cm)
ClassificationStucco
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost (M.2002.1.683a-h)
Dateca. 1160s–1170s

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Konya, Turkey|Anatolia. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals?

Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals created?

Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals dates to ca. 1160s–1170s.

What material is Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals made from?

Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals is crafted from stucco; molded.

Where does Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals originate?

Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals originates from Turkey|Anatolia.

Is Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals in the public domain?

Eight Fragments from a Frieze Depicting Chasing Animals 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

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