Tile
early 14th century (made)
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Small tile in the shape of a cross, fritware, decorated in the overglaze technique known as mina'i (from the Persian meaning 'enamelled'). The background is turquoise, and the surface decoration is lightly moulded. It is decorated with a vertical stem which branches into the right and left arms of the cross. This was once painted in gold leaf which is now mostly lost. The background is decorated with spirals and tightly curled leaves in a black pigment. One arm is broken off and missing.
Object details
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| Brief description | Small tile in the shape of a cross (one arm missing), fritware, decorated in the turquoise overglaze, lightly moulded; Iran, probably Kashan, early 14th century |
| Physical description | Small tile in the shape of a cross, fritware, decorated in the overglaze technique known as mina'i (from the Persian meaning 'enamelled'). The background is turquoise, and the surface decoration is lightly moulded. It is decorated with a vertical stem which branches into the right and left arms of the cross. This was once painted in gold leaf which is now mostly lost. The background is decorated with spirals and tightly curled leaves in a black pigment. One arm is broken off and missing. |
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| Accession number | 1497:2-1876 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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