first half 15th century
Town probably Malaga,
Spain
Spain
Object qualities
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Objectdecorative tile: Star-shaped tile
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEarthenware; luster-painted on opaque white glaze
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SizeH. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
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Geography detailsMade in
Town probably Malaga,
Spain -
Country today
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Datefirst half 15th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Eight-pointed star tiles from Nasrid Spain are rare, but this example bears centralized vegetal motifs specific to Málaga lusterware. Poetic inscriptions played an important role in the architectural decoration of Andalusia. Around the rim an Arabic inscription refers to the art of ceramic glazing.