Domestic Objects
This 16th century carpet was commissioned for a shrine and includes an inscription with a poetic couplet and the date of its completion. What is the name of this carpet?
What is the Ardabil Carpet?
These brass plaques from Benin feature a king surrounded by attendants.
What are Oba wall plaques?
Worn during initiation rituals, this mask honors the founding female ancestor of the Chokwe people.
What is the Pwo mask?
The Ardabil Carpet is renowned for its intricate craftsmanship, featuring over 25 million repetitions of this technique.
What is knotting?
In the Basin (Baptistère de St. Louis), what materials were intricately inlaid into the brass, to represent the high craftsmanship of Islamic metalwork.
What is gold and silver
Used in Islamic households, this colorful, woven container holds the Qur'an.
What is a Qur'an stand?
A Kuba sculpture of this king was created in 1760 as a symbol of leadership.
What is the ndop of King Mishe?
This mask symbolizes moral perfection and honors a female relative.
What is the Mblo mask?
What is the painting technique used in Bahrām Gūr Fights the Karg, which involves layering fine pigments mixed with a binding agent to create vibrant illustrations for Persian manuscripts.
What is opaque watercolour?
What two materials are featured in the Ardabil Carpet?
Silk and Wool
Made by the Ashanti people, this stool symbolizes unity and authority within the family.
What is a ceremonial stool?
With inserted nails and hidden objects, this Kongo figure was used for disputes and rituals.
What is a nkisi n’kondi?
This mask is worn by women during ceremonies marking girls’ transitions into adulthood.
What is the Bundu mask?
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem features what technique decorating the wooden roof?
What is mosaic and glazed ceramic tilework?
The Pwo Mask of the Chokwe people used this natural material to create its intricate design.
What is wood?
This ceramic object, featuring intricate cobalt designs, is one of the most famous products of Ming Dynasty China.
What is a blue-and-white porcelain vase?
This artwork created by Olowe of Ise, depicts a seated ruler and his wife, emphasizing leadership and unity.
What is the Veranda Post of Enthroned King and Wife?
Worn by the Bamileke during dances, this mask features palm fibers, cloth, and beads.
What is the Aka elephant mask?
The intricate detailing in The Court of Gayumars was achieved using this meticulous technique, which combines layers of opaque watercolor and gold leaf with precise ink outlines.
What is manuscript illumination?
List four of the five materials used in The Great Mosque (Masjid-e Jameh) in Isfahan. (for the full 400)
Stone, Brick, Wood, Plaster, and Glazed ceramic tile.
This luxury artifact from Roman Britain is a silver dining set inscribed with the owner's name.
What is the Hoxne Hoard?
This Yoruba artist created a post depicting an enthroned king and his wife.
Who is Olowe of Ise?
This type of mask, used in masquerades by men to honor the female ancestor Pwo, comes from this African culture.
What is the Chokwe culture?
The Qur’an focused on readability by featuring gold inlay on this material, which provides a durable surface for a sacred text.
What is parchment?
This rare and brilliant blue material, was used in the intricate design of the Ardabil Carpet, and is highly valued for its beauty.
Lapis lazuli