Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramics-TilesA.H. 665/ A.D. 1267

Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription is a ceramics-tiles Kashan from Iran created in A.H. 665/ A.D. 1267 using stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent glaze measuring W. 8 in. (20.3 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent glaze
DimensionsW. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Tiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineH.O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1941
DateA.H. 665/ A.D. 1267

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kashan, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription?

Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription created?

Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription dates to A.H. 665/ A.D. 1267.

What material is Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription made from?

Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription is crafted from stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent glaze.

Where does Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription originate?

Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription originates from Iran.

Is Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription in the public domain?

Eight-pointed Star Tile Depicting Animals and Inscription is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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