Islamic ArtMetallate 19th–early 20th century

Headdress is a metal created in late 19th–early 20th century using silver; fire gilded with rams head upper terminations and engraved/punched with… measuring 5 1/8 x 7 in. (13 x 17.8 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilver; fire gilded with rams head upper terminations and engraved/punched with table cut and slightly domed carnelians and turquoises with twisted wire decorations
Dimensions5 1/8 x 7 in. (13 x 17.8 cm)
ClassificationMetal
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2015
Datelate 19th–early 20th century

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Headdress?

Headdress is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Headdress created?

Headdress dates to late 19th–early 20th century.

What material is Headdress made from?

Headdress is crafted from silver; fire gilded with rams head upper terminations and engraved/punched with table cut and slightly domed carnelians and turquoises with twisted wire decorations.

Is Headdress in the public domain?

Headdress 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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