Islamic ArtCeramics-Tilesfirst quarter 17th centuryReciting Poetry in a Garden is a ceramics-tiles Isfahan from Iran created in first quarter 17th century using stonepaste; polychrome glaze within black wax resist outlines (cuerda seca… measuring Panel with tabs: H. 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm) … — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stonepaste; polychrome glaze within black wax resist outlines (cuerda seca technique) |
| Dimensions | Panel with tabs: H. 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm) W. 61 3/8 in. (155.9 cm) D. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) Wt. 300 lbs. (136.1 kg) Each tile: H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Tiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1903 |
| Date | first quarter 17th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Isfahan, Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Reciting Poetry in a Garden?
Reciting Poetry in a Garden is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Reciting Poetry in a Garden created?
Reciting Poetry in a Garden dates to first quarter 17th century.
What material is Reciting Poetry in a Garden made from?
Reciting Poetry in a Garden is crafted from stonepaste; polychrome glaze within black wax resist outlines (cuerda seca technique).
Where does Reciting Poetry in a Garden originate?
Reciting Poetry in a Garden originates from Iran.
Is Reciting Poetry in a Garden in the public domain?
Reciting Poetry in a Garden is in the public domain and can be freely used.