Tile

14th–15th century

Islamic ArtCeramics-Tiles14th–15th century

Tile is a ceramics-tiles created in 14th–15th century using stonepaste; carved, glazed — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; carved, glazed
ClassificationCeramics-Tiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Philip M. Lydig, 1917
Date14th–15th century

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 14th–15th century.

What material is Tile made from?

Tile is crafted from stonepaste; carved, glazed.

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

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