Wall Tile

37-11-193

From: Iran | Rayy

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 37-11-193
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Rayy
Site Name Rayy
Archaeology Area ?
Date Made Islamic II
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Technique Painted | Glazed
Iconography Rosette
Description

Possibly architectural. Possibly gaming piece. Tile fragment cut roughly into the shape of a 6-pointed star with turquoise circular centre and points cobalt. Deep hole in reverse centre. Small rosette design, covered with blue glaze. Glaze on petals is a darker blue than the center.

Credit Line The Boston Museum of Fine Arts / University Museum Expedition to Rayy; Erich F. Schmidt, 1937
Other Number RDG 6825 - Field Number

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