Cross-Shaped Tile, second half 13th–early 14th century

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Cross-Shaped Tile, second half 13th–early 14th century, Made in Iran, Stonepaste; overglaze painted and leaf gilded (lajvardina), H. 8 3/8 in. ( cm), Ceramics-Tiles, This cross-shaped tile was decorated using a technique called lajvardina, a term that reference lapis lazuli, a deep blue colored stone containing gold particles. After an initial firing to establish the dark blue and turquoise background, the tile underwent a second firing to set the overglazed details and the carefully cut and placed specks of gold leaf that create a glimmering surface

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Size: 4079px × 4531px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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