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Star Tile

Date13th Century
Object PlacePersia, Kashan, West Asia, Asia
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsH. 5 1/4" (13.4 cm) W. 5 3/8" (13.5)
Credit LineGift of Dr. W. R. Valentiner
Object number27.326
Description8-Pointed Star Tile: composite body, glazed, luster-painted; decorated with seated, haloed male figure in reserve against luster ground with split-leaf scrolls; some flashing; small losses; three points damaged.
On View
Not on view
Locations
  • Storage - Long-term   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), East Wing, Islamic
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