Polygonal Tile
Islamic
Safavid dynasty (1521-1722), Late 16th/17th century
Medium
Fritware with polychrome glaze within black wax resist outlines (cuerda seca technique)
Dimensions
23.9 × 23.9 cm (9 7/16 × 9 7/16 in.)
Classification
earthenware
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
10586
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...