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Star-shaped tile with molded floral design

Iranian

Artwork Details

Star-shaped tile with molded floral design
15th century - 16th century
Iranian
earthenware with blue underglaze painting
8 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. x 13/16 in. ( 22.54 cm x 22.54 cm x 2 cm )
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design
1972/2.135

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Physical Description:

This star-shaped ceramic tile is decorated with floral patterns and shapes. This kind of tile seems to be very popular in the 15th and 16th centuries of the Iranian Islamic world. The relief decoration is moulded and unglazed while the ground is glazed in blues with black underglaze and covered with a clear overglaze. 

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