Islamic ArtCeramics-TilesA.H. 734/A.D. 1334Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze is a ceramics-tiles Kashan from Iran created in A.H. 734/A.D. 1334 using stonepaste; modeled, inglaze painted in blue, luster-painted on opaque white… measuring H. 17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm) W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm) D: 2 5/8… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stonepaste; modeled, inglaze painted in blue, luster-painted on opaque white glaze |
| Dimensions | H. 17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm) W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm) D: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Tiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | H.O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1940 |
| Date | A.H. 734/A.D. 1334 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Kashan, Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze?
Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze created?
Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze dates to A.H. 734/A.D. 1334.
What material is Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze made from?
Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze is crafted from stonepaste; modeled, inglaze painted in blue, luster-painted on opaque white glaze.
Where does Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze originate?
Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze originates from Iran.
Is Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze in the public domain?
Tile from an Inscriptional Frieze is in the public domain and can be freely used.