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Collections

Tileearly to mid-13th century

Not on view
Eight-pointed star-shaped ceramic tile with lusterware decoration: a reclining spotted animal in cream white against a deep brown glaze, surrounded by scrolling vines and floral motifs
Title
Tile
Place Made
Iran, Kashan
Date Made
early to mid-13th century
Medium
Fritware, overglaze luster-painted
Dimensions
Height: 4 1/2 in. (11.43 cm)
Credit Line
The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection, gift of Joan Palevsky
Accession Number
M.73.5.374
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya, ed. Islamic Art: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection. Los Angeles: Museum Associates, 1973.