Artistic Interchange between Al-Andalus and the Iberian Christian Kingdoms: The Role of the Ivory Casket from Santo Domingo de Silos

The ivory casket made in Cuenca A.D. 1026 and signed by Mohammad ibn Zayyan constitutes invaluable evidence for the study of artistic transfers between Al-Andalus Iberian Christian kingdoms. In 12th century this piece was transformed monastery Santo Domingo de Silos (Burgos) with addition Christian-themed enamels reused as a reliquary. appropriation object within ideological context expansion Peninsula allows us to reflect on meaning given it monks. Moreover, comparative Romanesque sculpture shows existence important iconographic influences art that have not been sufficiently studied until now. Its analysis offers clues about way which figurative motifs could be transmitted from Andalusi symbolic purposes they were used. This work highlights need conjointly transfer pieces transmission one another proposing methodology their study.