Wall Tile with Lotus Blossom, Iran, probably Sultanabad, Ilkhanid period (1256–1353), c. 1300–50
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1300–50
One popular method of covering large wall sections with ceramic decoration was to combine star-shaped tiles with cross-shaped tiles. Cleveland Museum of Art object 1915.645: Wall Tile with Lotus Blossom, c.
1300–50. Iran, probably Sultanabad, Ilkhanid period (1256–1353). Fritware with molded and underglaze-painted design; overall: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.). Details are those of this museum object; how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Historical context
Some of the design relief has been molded as well as being built up in the white slip.
Physical characteristics
- Materials
- fritware with molded and underglaze-painted design
- Dimensions
- Overall: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
- Measurements
- Overall: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
- Material and technique
- fritware with molded and underglaze-painted design
Identification
- Date recorded
- c. 1300–50
- Culture period
- Iran, probably Sultanabad, Ilkhanid period (1256–1353)
- Museum attribution
- Iran, probably Sultanabad, Ilkhanid period (1256–1353)
- Museum object name
- Ceramic
- Holding institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Museum object number
- 1915.645
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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