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Tile Window Grille

A work made of glazed fritware tiles cut and reassembled as a mosaic.
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  • A work made of glazed fritware tiles cut and reassembled as a mosaic.

Date:

Timurid dynasty (1370-1507), 15th century

Artist:

Iran

About this artwork

The production of carved and glazed architectural ceramics continued to develop in western Central Asia under the Timurids. A highly geometric decorative scheme was incorporated into the tile design of both religious and secular monuments in these regions, including this window grille. This monumental example emphasizes its geometric composition while also demonstrating an organic relationship with the structure; the voids in the pattern function as the window openings. A window grille such as this one might have decorated the drum of a domed chamber or the hallway of a prominent building.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Culture

Islamic

Title

Tile Window Grille

Place

Iran (Object made in)

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1401–1500

Medium

Glazed fritware tiles cut and reassembled as a mosaic

Dimensions

156.2 × 128.3 × 4.2 cm (61 1/2 × 50 1/2 × 1 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur Upham Pope

Reference Number

1931.468

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