Three Corner Tiles, early 14th century, Attributed to Iran, probably Kashan, Stonepaste; modeled, inglaze painted in blue and
Three Corner Tiles, early 14th century, Attributed to Iran, probably Kashan, Stonepaste; modeled, inglaze painted in blue and luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 17 1/2 in. ( cm), Ceramics-Tiles, With its exquisite palette and elegant scrolling vine design, this tile, one of three corner tiles, once formed part of a sumptuous architectural installation. Inscribed with verses of the Qur'an, the tiles presumably decorated a religious structure, such as a mosque or tomb complex
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