Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramics-Tilesca. 1300

Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada is a ceramics-tiles Kashan from Iran created in ca. 1300 using stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue, luster-painted on opaque white glaze… measuring H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm) W. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; inglaze painted in blue, luster-painted on opaque white glaze, modeled
DimensionsH. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm) W. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Tiles
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Otto H. Kahn, 1910
Dateca. 1300

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kashan, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada?

Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada created?

Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada dates to ca. 1300.

What material is Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada made from?

Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada is crafted from stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue, luster-painted on opaque white glaze, modeled.

Where does Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada originate?

Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada originates from Iran.

Is Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada in the public domain?

Tile Depicting Bahram Gur and Azada 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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