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Carved Star Tile

early 13th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
Tiles display different ornamental solutions, both through shape and surface decoration. An interesting variant is presented here in the chiaroscuro effect that is created by the visual contrast between the carved and unglazed scrolls and the pale turquoise glaze that partially covers the surface.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Carved Star Tile
  • Date: early 13th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Stonepaste; carved and partially glazed
  • Dimensions: H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
    W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Tiles
  • Credit Line: Gift of Charles B. Hoyt, 1932
  • Object Number: 32.41.1
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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