Tile with Niche Design dated A.H. 712/ A.D. 1312-13 Evoking an architectural mihrab niche, the design of this tile includes columns topped by a multilobed arch. The vigorous calligraphic inscriptions that surround and fill the interior of the "niche" comprise an evocation to the Chahardah Ma'sum (Fourteen Infallibles)—naming the twelve Shi'i Imams and the family of the Prophet Muhammad. The date of this tile places it within the reign of the Ilkhanid ruler Sultan Uljaitu, who was known to have embraced Shi'i Islam.. Tile with Niche Design. dated A.H. 712/ A.D. 1312-13. Stonepaste; molded and monochrome glazed. Attributed to Iran, Sultanabad. Ceramics-Tiles
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