Tile

Syria · second half 16th century

Flag of SyriaIslamic Art(not assigned)second half 16th century

Tile is a (not assigned) from Syria created in second half 16th century using stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze measuring H. 11 1/4 in. (28.58 cm) W. 11 1/8 in. (28.24 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; painted under transparent glaze
DimensionsH. 11 1/4 in. (28.58 cm) W. 11 1/8 in. (28.24 cm)
Classification(not assigned)
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Robert Hatem and Frank D. Henderson, 1993
Datesecond half 16th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Syria. Flag of Syria

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 second half 16th century.

What material is Tile made from?

Tile is crafted from stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze.

Where does Tile originate?

Tile originates from Syria.

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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