Tile from a Squinch, second half 14th century, Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand, Stonepaste; carved and glazed

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Tile from a Squinch, second half 14th century, Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand, Stonepaste; carved and glazed, H. 11 5/8 in. ( cm), Ceramics-Tiles, This intricately carved tile exhibits a distinctive curving arched shape that identifies it as a muqarnas element. A muqarnas is a stalactite like form that often adorns the interior curves of domes, niches, and portals of Islamic buildings

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Size: 3610px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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