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Tiles with a Qur'anic Inscription in Knotted-Style Calligraphy

A work made of earthenware with carved decoration in a turquoise glaze.
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  • A work made of earthenware with carved decoration in a turquoise glaze.

Date:

Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1335), Early 14th century

Artist:

Uzbekistan or Iran

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 143

Department

Arts of Asia

Artist

Islamic

Title

Tiles with a Qur'anic Inscription in Knotted-Style Calligraphy

Place

Iran (Artist's nationality)

Date

1256–1353

Medium

Earthenware with carved decoration in a turquoise glaze

Dimensions

Each: 27.8 × 27.8 × 2.6 cm (10 15/16 × 10 15/16 × 1 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson

Reference Number

1925.197

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