Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramics-Tileslate 16th–early 17th century

Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style is a ceramics-tiles from Iran created in late 16th–early 17th century using stonepaste; painted in blue, turquoise, black, and white under transparent glaze measuring 8.38 in. wide (21.3 cm wide) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; painted in blue, turquoise, black, and white under transparent glaze
Dimensions8.38 in. wide (21.3 cm wide)
ClassificationCeramics-Tiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Johanna Garz, 1961
Datelate 16th–early 17th century

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Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style?

Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style created?

Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style dates to late 16th–early 17th century.

What material is Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style made from?

Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style is crafted from stonepaste; painted in blue, turquoise, black, and white under transparent glaze.

Where does Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style originate?

Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style originates from Iran.

Is Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style in the public domain?

Octagonal Shaped Tile with a Woman Bust in "Kubachi" Style is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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