Islamic ArtCeramics-Tilessecond half 13th centuryPair 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
| Medium | Stonepaste; molded and luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent glaze |
| Classification | Ceramics-Tiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | H.O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1940 |
| Date | second half 13th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Kashan, 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.