When was "Tile Fragment" created?

This artwork was created second half 13th century.

Is "Tile Fragment" in the public domain?

Yes, Tile Fragment is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Tile Fragment

Q: What medium is "Tile Fragment"?

Tile Fragment is Composite body; molded, overglaze painted and gilded (lajvardina).

Unknown Artist

second half 13th century

Medium

Composite body; molded, overglaze painted and gilded (lajvardina)

Dimensions

H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) W. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Tiles

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Charlat, in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 1991

Accession Number

1991.224.1

Art Historical Context

This exquisite tile fragment, dating to the second half of the 13 century, hails from the vibrant world of Islamic art, likely produced in Persia (modern-day Iran) during a period of artistic flourishing amid the Mongol Ilkhanid dynasty's rise. As a survivor from grand architectural ensembles—such as mosques, palaces, or madrasas—it offers a glimpse into the opulent decorative traditions of medieval Islamic culture, where tiles adorned walls to create shimmering, light-reflecting surfaces that evoked paradise gardens. Crafted in the rare lajvardina technique, the tile features a composite bod...

Tile Fragment

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