Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider is a ceramics-tiles Kone-Urgench from present-day Turkmenistan|Modern Turkmenistan created in late 12th–early 13th century using stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, in-glaze- and overglaze-painted measuring Diameter: 6 in. (15.3 cm) Depth: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, in-glaze- and overglaze-painted |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 6 in. (15.3 cm) Depth: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Tiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The Museum of Kone-Urgench State Cultural and Historical Park of Turkmenistan (KDMM № 237[15]) |
| Date | late 12th–early 13th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Kone-Urgench, present-day Turkmenistan|Modern Turkmenistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider?
Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider created?
Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider dates to late 12th–early 13th century.
What material is Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider made from?
Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider is crafted from stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, in-glaze- and overglaze-painted.
Where does Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider originate?
Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider originates from present-day Turkmenistan|Modern Turkmenistan.
Is Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider in the public domain?
Nine-Pointed Star Tile with Rider is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.