Tile

Turkey · late 16th century

Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtCeramics-Tileslate 16th century

Tile is a ceramics-tiles Iznik from Turkey created in late 16th century using stonepaste; glazed measuring 02.5.95a: Ht. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm) W. 12 1/8… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; glazed
Dimensions02.5.95a: Ht. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm) W. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm) D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Wt. 2.6 lb. (1190.8g) 02.5.95b: Ht. 23 in. (58.4 cm) W. 12 in. (30.5 cm) D. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Tiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of William B. Osgood Field, 1902
Datelate 16th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iznik, Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Tile?

Tile is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Tile created?

Tile dates to late 16th century.

What material is Tile made from?

Tile is crafted from stonepaste; glazed.

Where does Tile originate?

Tile originates from Turkey.

Is Tile in the public domain?

Tile is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

Related