Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtStuccoca. 1160s–70s

Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird is a stucco Konya from Anatolia|Turkey created in ca. 1160s–70s using stucco; molded measuring 4 1/2 × 3 11/16 in. (11.4 × 9.4 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStucco; molded
Dimensions4 1/2 × 3 11/16 in. (11.4 × 9.4 cm)
ClassificationStucco
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost (M.2002.1.675)
Dateca. 1160s–70s

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Konya, Anatolia|Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird?

Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird created?

Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird dates to ca. 1160s–70s.

What material is Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird made from?

Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird is crafted from stucco; molded.

Where does Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird originate?

Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird originates from Anatolia|Turkey.

Is Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird in the public domain?

Fragment of a Spandrel with a Bird 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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