Eight-Pointed Lusterware Star Tile with Rotating Split- Leaves and Quranic Inscriptions
Artist anhysbys
Eight pointed luster tile has inscriptions around the edge. The inner star has 4 scrolling paisleys with turquoise accents surrounding a blossoming trefoil. Smalll white and turquoise curved, vegetal forms alternate with the paisleys and white dots ornament the remaining spaces.
Object No: 48.279
13th-14th century
Stonepaste, pigments, luster
20.0 x 20.3cm
48.279
Images and text courtesy of Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design, Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
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Shangri La Museum
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