Tile

Unknown

early 14th century · Stonepaste; glazed and luster-painted · Islamic Art

Tilework, with its colorful appearance, was an architectural ornament of great importance in Ilkhanid Iran. It was widely employed to decorate the surfaces of the walls, and also to keep the environment cool and clean.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 14th century

Medium

Stonepaste; glazed and luster-painted

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1975