Eight-Pointed Lusterware Star Tile with Two Birds
Unknown Artist
Eight pointed luster tile has inscriptions around the edge.
The inner, moulded star has two birds in flight facing one
another, one slightly above and one slightly below center.
The birds are set against a foliate ground.
Object No: 48.238
13th - 14th century
Stonepaste, pigments, luster
8.0 in
48.238
Images and text courtesy of Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design, Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
Where you'll find this
Shangri La Museum
Permanent collection