Islamic ArtCeramics-Tilesca. 1160s–70sArtwork Details
| Title | Hexagonal Tile Ensemble with Sphinx |
| Medium | Stonepaste; over- and underglaze-painted, gilded |
| Dimensions | H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm) D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Tiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Date | ca. 1160s–70s |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Josephson, 1976 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Provenance
| City | Konya |
| Country | Turkey |
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second half 12th–first half 13th centuryFragments of a Frieze with Chasing Animals
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dated A.H. 638/ A.D. 1240–41Dirham of Ghiyath al-Din Kai Khusrau II (r. 1239–46)…
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dated A.H. 641/ A.D. 1243Dirham of Ghiyath al-Din Kai Khusrau II (r. 1237–46)
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late 14th centuryShaped Tiles in the 'Cuerda Seca' Technique
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ca. 1800Carpet
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ca. 1160s–70sFragment of a Rider
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ca. 1160s–70sFragment of a Floriated Kufic Inscription
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 452817