Tile from a Frieze, early 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue and turquoise

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Tile from a Frieze, early 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; inglaze painted in blue and turquoise, luster-painted on opaque white glaze, modeled, H. 7 1/2 in. ( cm), Ceramics-Tiles, The five inscriptional luster-glazed tiles shown here contain passages from the Qur'an written in cobalt blue glaze against a scrolling floral vine. They may have once formed part of a calligraphic frieze within a tomb or religious structure, in combination with the corner tiles currently installed in the archway to your left

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Size: 4598px × 2804px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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