Tag: islamic

Frieze Tile with Animals

Frieze Tile with Animals

Medium: Ceramic; fritware, molded under a turquoise glaze Dates: 13th-14th century Dimensions: 10 3/8 x 13/16 x 8 7/16 in. (26.4 x 2 x 21.4 cm) Collections: Arts of the Islamic World Museum ...

 

Illuminated Manuscript Koran

Illuminated Manuscript Koran

An illuminated large size copy of the Koran (Qur'an) produced in the 11th century AH / 17th CE in Iran. Apart from using a number ...

 

Arts of the Islamic World: “Angel” Carpet Fragment

Arts of the Islamic World: “Angel” Carpet Fragment

Medium: Wool and silk pile, asymmetrical knot Dates: early 16th century Dimensions: Old, approx.: 18 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (47 x 16.5 cm) Collections: Arts of the Islamic World Museum Location: This item ...

 

Arts of the Islamic World: Plate

Arts of the Islamic World: Plate

Medium: Ceramic Dates: late 16th century Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 12 1/4 in. (7.9 x 31.1 cm) Collections: Arts of the Islamic World Museum Location: This item is not on view Accession Number: 74.49.1 Credit Line: Gift of ...

 

Octagonal Tile Depicting Peacock in Prunus Tree

Octagonal Tile Depicting Peacock in Prunus Tree

Collections: Arts of the Islamic World Medium: Ceramic; fritware, painted in black, cobalt blue, green, and manganese purple under a transparent glaze Place Made: Damascus, Syria Dates: mid-16th century Dynasty: Ottoman Period: Ottoman Dimensions: 15 1/2 in. (39.4 ...