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Polygonal Tile by Islamic — VisualArtsDB

Polygonal Tile

Polygonal Tile

1501–1700

Medium: Fritware with polychrome glaze within black wax resist outlines (cuerda seca technique)
Dimensions: 23.9 × 23.9 cm (9 7/16 × 9 7/16 in.)
Genre: earthenware
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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