A Group of Mosaic Tilework Fragments

Art Historical Context

### A Group of Mosaic Tile Fragments Behold this captivating collection of mosaic tilework fragments from the quarter of the 15 century, housed in 20 trays at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Art department. Crafted from stonepaste—a refined ceramic body developed in the Islamic world—these polychrome glazed tiles set into clay, once adorned grand architectural surfaces. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 7, they offer a tangible glimpse into the opulent decorative traditions of the late medieval Islamic realm. Stonepaste tiles represented a pinnacle of technical innovation, enablin...