Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Kashan (made) -
Subject
Leaf Scrolls Flowers Crosses
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 14.7cm, Height: 14.8cm, Depth: 1.2cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1509-1876
Record ID
1509-1876
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Tile, fritware painted in overglaze enamels and gold leaf (mina'i ware), Iran (probably Kashan), early 14th century
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware painted in overglaze enamels and gold leaf Fritware Enamel Painted Glazed Gilt
Fiziksel açıklama
Small tile in the shape of a cross, fritware, decorated in the overglaze technique known as mina'i (from the Persian meaning 'enamelled'). The background is turquoise, and is decorated in gold leaf with a vertical stem which branches into the right and left arms of the cross. The background is decorated with spirals and tightly curled leaves in a black pigment.
Üretim
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