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Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa is a ceramics-tiles Konya from Turkey|Turkey created in 1251 using stonepaste set in gypsum; glazed measuring Height: 12 3/8 in. (31.5 cm) Width: 66 1/8 in. (168 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste set in gypsum; glazed
DimensionsHeight: 12 3/8 in. (31.5 cm) Width: 66 1/8 in. (168 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Tiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe al-Sabah Collection, Dar al-Athar al-lslamiyyah, Kuwait (LNS 234 C)
Date1251

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Konya, Turkey|Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa?

Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa created?

Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa dates to 1251.

What material is Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa made from?

Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa is crafted from stonepaste set in gypsum; glazed.

Where does Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa originate?

Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa originates from Turkey|Turkey.

Is Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa in the public domain?

Mosaic-Tile Panel with Inscription (from Qur'an 2:286) Once Above a Window of the Interior Dome Courtyard of the Karatay Madrasa is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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