Who created "Four Tiles with a Figural Scene"?

Four Tiles with a Figural Scene was created by Islamic in Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), 17th century.

When was "Four Tiles with a Figural Scene" created?

This artwork was created Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), 17th century.

What medium is "Four Tiles with a Figural Scene"?

Four Tiles with a Figural Scene is Fritware with polychrom overglaze decoration.

Is "Four Tiles with a Figural Scene" in the public domain?

Yes, Four Tiles with a Figural Scene is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Four Tiles with a Figural Scene

Islamic

Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), 17th century

Medium

Fritware with polychrom overglaze decoration

Dimensions

Each: 24.2 × 24.2 × 2.2 cm (9 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 7/8 in.)

Classification

earthenware

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

137226

About the Artist

Islamic

Islamic art, a profound visual tradition originating in the 7th century CE, flourished across vast territories from Spain to India under Muslim rule, encompassing architecture, ceramics, manuscripts, textiles, and metalwork produced by diverse artisans rather than a single named master. Drawing from pre-Islamic Sasanian, Byzantine, and late antique influences, its early development under the Umayy...

Four Tiles with a Figural Scene

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