Iran
Kashan
Star-Shaped Tile
INV-1061
Iran
KashanIlkhanid dynasty (1256–1353), Late 13th century
Star-Shaped Tile
Iran Kashan →Islamic (culture or style)earthenwareasian art
Date
Ilkhanid dynasty (1256–1353), Late 13th century
Medium
Lusterware, fritware with cobalt blue and turquoise underglaze and luster-painted overglaze decoration
Dimensions
20.7 × 20.7 × 1.7 cm (8 3/16 × 8 3/16 × 3 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Mary Jane Gunsaulus Collection
Luster-painted ceramics were popular in Iran prior to the Mongol invasion in the 13th century. The technique continued to be popular under Mongol rule, often using the same forms and patterns as earlier luster ceramics. Additional color is seen in the cobalt and turquoise underglaze painting, which embellishes elements in the design such as the three-part plant at the center of this tile. The presence of figural decoration on this tile indicates that it adorned a secular rather than religious monument, perhaps a palace.
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