Title
Muqarnas tile
Year/Period
Late 14th century
Region
Iran
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: H : 31.5 x W : 24.0 x D : 13.0cm
Accession No.
2005-01510
Collection of
Intricate geometric forms are a hallmark of Islamic architecture. This 'muqarnas' tile is decorated with a star-motif. A muqarnas is a decorative element in Islamic architecture where hundreds of tiles like this piece are assembled to create a honeycomb-like formation. Muqarnas were often used to adorn the tops of pillars and mihrab (prayer niches which indicate the direction to Mecca).
