three tiles, unknown maker from Multan, Delhi Sultanate

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three tiles
three tiles
three tiles
late 1400s, Lodi dynasty (1451–1526)
three tiles , late 1400s, Lodi dynasty (1451–1526)
Where object was made: Multan, Delhi Sultanate (present-day Pakistan)
Material/technique: slip; glaze; cobalt; clay
Credit line: Museum purchase: Helen Foresman Spencer Art Acquisition Fund
Accession number: 2011.0045.01-3
Not on display
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Empire of Things
These three tiles form a beautiful mosaic that shows spiraling arabesques, or floral patterns, which were common during this era in India. The use of floral and plant decoration was popular because the portrayal of living beings was considered inappropriate for the ornamentation of spiritual buildings in Islam.
Cabinet of Curiosities
These three tiles form a beautiful mosaic that shows spiraling arabesques, or floral patterns, which were common during this era in India. The use of floral and plant decoration was popular because the portrayal of living beings was considered inappropriate for the ornamentation of spiritual buildings in Islam.
Empire of Things
These three tiles form a beautiful mosaic that shows spiraling arabesques, or floral patterns, which were common during this era in India. The use of floral and plant decoration was popular because the portrayal of living beings was considered inappropriate for the ornamentation of spiritual buildings in Islam.
Empire of Things
These three tiles form a beautiful mosaic that shows spiraling arabesques, or floral patterns, which were common during this era in India. The use of floral and plant decoration was popular because the portrayal of living beings was considered inappropriate for the ornamentation of spiritual buildings in Islam.

Exhibitions

Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Teaching Gallery: South and Southeast Asia
2011