Tile From an Inscriptional Frieze dated A.H. 707 / A.D. 1308 This tile is one in a series which probably once formed a glittering inscriptional frieze encircling the walls of a 14th-century tomb pavilion located in Natanz, Iran. The cobalt-blue inscription is set against a field of scrolling vines, wherein tiny birds perch amongst leafy foliage, some alighting upon the letters themselves. The frieze likely sat close to eye level, permitting the intricacies of the tile's drawing to be admired, while crowning a dado of equally opulent star- and cross-shaped tiles. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6710. Overview: Ilkhanid Tiles, Part 1 Play or pause #6710. Overview: Ilkhanid Tiles Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Tile From an Inscriptional Frieze. dated A.H. 707 / A.D. 1308. Stonepaste; underglaze painted in b

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Tile From an Inscriptional Frieze dated A.H. 707 / A.D. 1308 This tile is one in a series which probably once formed a glittering inscriptional frieze encircling the walls of a 14th-century tomb pavilion located in Natanz, Iran. The cobalt-blue inscription is set against a field of scrolling vines, wherein tiny birds perch amongst leafy foliage, some alighting upon the letters themselves. The frieze likely sat close to eye level, permitting the intricacies of the tile's drawing to be admired, while crowning a dado of equally opulent star- and cross-shaped tiles. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6710. Overview: Ilkhanid Tiles, Part 1 Play or pause #6710. Overview: Ilkhanid Tiles Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Tile From an Inscriptional Frieze. dated A.H. 707 / A.D. 1308. Stonepaste; underglaze painted in b

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