Islamic ArtCeramics-Tileslate 12th–early 13th century

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

MediumStonepaste; glazed in opaque white, in-glaze- and overglaze-painted
DimensionsDiameter: 6 in. (15.3 cm) Depth: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Tiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Museum of Kone-Urgench State Cultural and Historical Park of Turkmenistan (KDMM № 237[15])
Datelate 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.

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

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