Tile Panel
Unknown Artist
early 17th century
Medium
Stonepaste; painted and glazed
Dimensions
H. 22 in. (55.9 cm) W. 22 in. (55.9 cm) D. 2 in. (51.1 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Tiles
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1907
Accession Number
07.190.17
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Islamic Art galleries, where this striking **Tile Panel** from early 17th century transports visitors to the opulent world of Ottoman or Safavid architectural splendor. Crafted by an unknown artist, this square panel measures a compact yet impactful 22 x 22 inches (55.9 x 55.9 cm), with a depth of 2 (5.1 cm). Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 7, it exemplifies the exquisite ceramics tradition of the Islamic world. Made from stonepaste—a refined composite of quartz, clay, and frit—this medium allowed artisans to create a durable, ivory-white body ideal for intricate designs. T...