Flag of SyriaCostume & Textiles1920s

Sandals is a costume institute of Syrian origin created in 1920s using (a, b) wood, mother-of-pearl — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Medium(a, b) wood, mother-of-pearl
DepartmentCostume Institute
Credit LineGift of Harold Koda, 2002
Date1920s

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Syrian culture. The estimated date range is 1920 – 1929.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sandals?

Sandals is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sandals created?

Sandals dates to 1920s.

What material is Sandals made from?

Sandals is crafted from (a, b) wood, mother-of-pearl.

Is Sandals in the public domain?

Sandals 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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