Flag of IranIslamic ArtMetaldated A.H. 597 / A.D. 1200–01

Fragment of a box with a combination lock is a metal Isfahan from Iran|Iran created in dated A.H. 597 / A.D. 1200–01 using brass; cast, beaten, inlaid with silver and copper measuring 1 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (4.4 × 23.5cm) Diam: 7 5/16 in. (18.5cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBrass; cast, beaten, inlaid with silver and copper
Dimensions1 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (4.4 × 23.5cm) Diam: 7 5/16 in. (18.5cm)
ClassificationMetal
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe David Collection, Copenhagen (1/1984)
Datedated A.H. 597 / A.D. 1200–01

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Isfahan, Iran|Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of a box with a combination lock?

Fragment of a box with a combination lock is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of a box with a combination lock created?

Fragment of a box with a combination lock dates to dated A.H. 597 / A.D. 1200–01.

What material is Fragment of a box with a combination lock made from?

Fragment of a box with a combination lock is crafted from brass; cast, beaten, inlaid with silver and copper.

Where does Fragment of a box with a combination lock originate?

Fragment of a box with a combination lock originates from Iran|Iran.

Is Fragment of a box with a combination lock in the public domain?

Fragment of a box with a combination lock 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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