Tile
Unknown Artist
first quarter 18th century
Medium
Composite body; underglaze painted in cobalt
Dimensions
H. 9 15/16 in. (25.2 cm) W. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Tiles
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Charlat, in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 1991
Accession Number
1991.224.2
Art Historical Context
This elegant tile, crafted by an unknown artist in the quarter of the 18 century, exemplifies the refined ceramic traditions of the Islamic world. Hailing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Art, it measures 9 15/16 by 5 5/16 inches and was generously gifted by Dr. and Mrs. Sidney A.lat in memory of Richardinghausen in 1991. Such tiles were integral to architectural splendor, adorning mosques, palaces, public baths across Persia (modern Iran), the Ottoman Empire, and beyond, where they provided both decoration and practical protection against harsh climates. Made from a composite bo...