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.

DimensionsH. 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.), W. 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)

ClassificationsCeramics

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.

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