Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramics-Tilessecond half 13th century

Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 is a ceramics-tiles Kashan from Iran created in second half 13th century using stonepaste; molded and luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; molded and luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent glaze
ClassificationCeramics-Tiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineH.O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1940
Datesecond half 13th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kashan, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15?

Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 created?

Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 dates to second half 13th century.

What material is Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 made from?

Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 is crafted from stonepaste; molded and luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent glaze.

Where does Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 originate?

Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 originates from Iran.

Is Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 in the public domain?

Pair of Tiles with Qur'anic Inscription from Sura 36 (Ya-Sin): 9 and 15 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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