Tile
Datelate 13th Century
Object PlaceKashan, Iran, West Asia, Asia
MediumComposite body with opaque white glaze; in-glaze cobalt blue and over-glaze luster painted decoration.
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsH. 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.), W. 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase
Object number25.56
DescriptionMolded Frieze Tile: Part of monumental frieze decorating the interior wall of the shrine or tomb of a holy man. Large relief insription in cobalt blue set against over-glaze luster pattern of floral scrolls inhabited by a hare and birds. Above, relief band of palmettes.On View
Not on viewLocations
- Storage - Long-term Demo Museum (Hanover Square), East Wing, Islamic
13th Century
early 13th Century
late 12th/early 13th Century
13th Century
1800/1850
1913
1913
