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Tile

about 1200 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

In Iran and the neighbouring lands of Iraq and central Asia, brick architecture has always predominated. Fired bricks with flat, carved or moulded ends were glazed for decorative effect, or glazed tiles were used as overall cladding.

After 1100, great virtuosity in technique and design developed. Ceramic panels carved through with interlaced arabesque patterns were used as window screens, allowing air to circulate.

Object details

Object type
Brief description
Tile, fritware, openwork arabesque with turquoise glaze, Iran, 1200.
Dimensions
  • Height: 49cm (Note: Object measured in situ on gallery display (not accurate to the millimetre))
  • Width: 35cm
  • Depth: 6cm (Note: approximate measurement to highest part of relief taken in gallery display)
Gallery label
(2009)
Openwork arabesque tile
Iran, about 1200
Fritware, carved, with turquoise glaze
Production
Previous lost number CER.LOST.575
Summary
In Iran and the neighbouring lands of Iraq and central Asia, brick architecture has always predominated. Fired bricks with flat, carved or moulded ends were glazed for decorative effect, or glazed tiles were used as overall cladding.

After 1100, great virtuosity in technique and design developed. Ceramic panels carved through with interlaced arabesque patterns were used as window screens, allowing air to circulate.
Collection
Accession number
253-1902

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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