Islamic ArtCeramics-Tilesca. 1720–30By Osman Ibn Mehmed|`Abduh Mehmed (Turkish)
Ka'ba Tile is a ceramics-tiles Istanbul, Tekfur Sarayi (workshop) from Turkey created in ca. 1720–30 using stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze measuring H: 13.8 in. (35 cm) W: 10.3 in. (26.1 cm) attributed to Osman Ibn Mehmed|`Abduh Mehmed (Turkish) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze |
| Dimensions | H: 13.8 in. (35 cm) W: 10.3 in. (26.1 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Tiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of John and Fausta Eskenazi, in memory of Victor H. Eskenazi, 2012 |
| Date | ca. 1720–30 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Istanbul, Tekfur Sarayi (workshop), Turkey. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ka'ba Tile?
Ka'ba Tile is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ka'ba Tile created?
Ka'ba Tile dates to ca. 1720–30.
What material is Ka'ba Tile made from?
Ka'ba Tile is crafted from stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze.
Where does Ka'ba Tile originate?
Ka'ba Tile originates from Turkey.
Is Ka'ba Tile in the public domain?
Ka'ba Tile is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026