Tile

early 14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tile of glazed grey fritware, star-shaped, and painted in metallic lustre on a white ground with arabesque ornament. The border contains an inscription on a blue ground.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware, painted with lustre over the glaze
Brief description
Tile of glazed grey fritware, star-shaped, and painted in metallic lustre on a white slip, Kashan, early 14th century.
Physical description
Tile of glazed grey fritware, star-shaped, and painted in metallic lustre on a white ground with arabesque ornament. The border contains an inscription on a blue ground.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.5cm
  • Width: 20.4cm
  • Depth: 1.1cm
Production
register
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
355-1896

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Record createdMarch 9, 2009
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