Star-Shaped Tile 14th century This eight-pointed star tile was once part of a panel of star- and cross-shaped tiles adorning the walls of an Ilkhanid building. In its center, a spotted gazelle stands in a field of vegetation, possibly in reference to the motif of the jairan (deer gazing at the moon) that originated in Chinese Buddhist art. Two verses of Persian poetry painted in luster run along the Star-Shaped Tile 448196

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Size: 1413px × 1332px
Photo credit: © MET/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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