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Star-Shaped Tile

A work made of lusterware, fritware with cobalt blue and turquoise underglaze and luster-painted overglaze decoration.
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  • A work made of lusterware, fritware with cobalt blue and turquoise underglaze and luster-painted overglaze decoration.

Date:

Ilkhanid dynasty (1256–1353), Late 13th century

Artist:

Iran
Kashan

About this artwork

Luster-painted ceramics were popular in Iran prior to the Mongol invasion in the 13th century. The technique continued to be popular under Mongol rule, often using the same forms and patterns as earlier luster ceramics. Additional color is seen in the cobalt and turquoise underglaze painting, which embellishes elements in the design such as the three-part plant at the center of this tile. The presence of figural decoration on this tile indicates that it adorned a secular rather than religious monument, perhaps a palace.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Culture

Islamic

Title

Star-Shaped Tile

Place

Iran (Object made in)

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1201–1300

Medium

Lusterware, fritware with cobalt blue and turquoise underglaze and luster-painted overglaze decoration

Dimensions

20.7 × 20.7 × 1.7 cm (8 3/16 × 8 3/16 × 3 in.)

Credit Line

Mary Jane Gunsaulus Collection

Reference Number

1913.330

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