Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtCeramicsca. 1160s–1170s

Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player is a ceramics from Turkey|Anatolia created in ca. 1160s–1170s using stonepaste; inglaze- and overglaze-painted, gilded measuring Diam: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

Mediumstonepaste; inglaze- and overglaze-painted, gilded
DimensionsDiam: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineMuseum für Islamische Kunst, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (I.936 a-f)
Dateca. 1160s–1170s

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Turkey|Anatolia. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player?

Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player created?

Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player dates to ca. 1160s–1170s.

What material is Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player made from?

Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player is crafted from stonepaste; inglaze- and overglaze-painted, gilded.

Where does Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player originate?

Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player originates from Turkey|Anatolia.

Is Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player in the public domain?

Six-Pointed Star Tile Ensemble with Lute Player 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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