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Luster Wall Tile with a Couple
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The design of this tile-a couple with a wine beaker surrounded by verses of Iranian love poetry-indicates that it was originally part of wall decoration and would have alternated with cross-shaped tiles.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1266 |
| Culture / Origin | Iran, Kashan, Ilkhanid period (1256-1353) |
| Medium | fritware with luster-painted design |
| Dimensions | Overall: 19.5 x 16 cm (7 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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