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Hexagonal Tile

first half 15th century
Not on view
The background of tightly coiled spirals and the use of black, blue, and turquoise underglaze pigments betray the Syrian provenance of this tile. The lidded ewer on a stand, a form that is still popular in the Middle East, is a recurrent motif based on contemporary metal examples.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hexagonal Tile
  • Date: first half 15th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Syria
  • Medium: Composite body; underglaze painted
  • Dimensions: H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
    W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
    D. 13/16 in. (2 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Tiles
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: x.228.1
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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