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Tile

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

Rectangular tile, fritware, covered with a turquoise glaze, decorated with a moulded inscription in relief, and dated A.H. 716 (A.D. 1316). (Translation: "May Ali obtain the favour of God towards his followers. In the year 716.")

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware, moulded in relief and glazed
Brief description
Tile, fritware, moulded in relief under turquoise glaze, Iran, 14th century
Physical description
Rectangular tile, fritware, covered with a turquoise glaze, decorated with a moulded inscription in relief, and dated A.H. 716 (A.D. 1316). (Translation: "May Ali obtain the favour of God towards his followers. In the year 716.")
Dimensions
  • Length: 39.0cm
  • Height: 19.4cm
  • Depth: 3.1cm
Production
Register
Literary referenceQur'an
Collection
Accession number
1513-1876

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Record createdMarch 19, 2009
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