Panel with Horse Heads, 11th century, Made in Egypt, Wood (teak); carved, H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm), Wood, This panel, probably from a wooden door, is deeply carved with two symmetrical horse heads in relief. Attention to detail is evident in the beaded bands and bridles amid arabesques. The piece was carved to different depths in order to produce a pleasing chiaroscuro effect, a technique mastered by Fatimid woodworkers
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Panel, Horse Heads, 11th century, Egypt, Wood, teak, carved, H, 13 3/4, 34.9 cm, panel, wooden door, deeply carved, two symmetrical, horse, heads, relief, Attention, detail, evident, beaded bands, bridles, arabesques, piece, different depths, order, produce, pleasing chiaroscuro, effect, technique mastered, Fatimid woodworkers
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