Tile in the shape of a mihrab

Object Details

• Collection

  Arthur M. Sackler Collection

• Exhibition History

  Pan-Smithsonian Institution installation, The Commons, Smithsonian "Castle" Building (June 17, 2004 to February 9, 2023)

  The Divine Word of Islam (July 4, 1993 to January 2, 1994)

• Origin

  Iran

• Credit Line

  Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

• Type

  Architectural Element

• Restrictions and Rights

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• Related Resources

  collections.si.edu

• Date

  1200s, 1300s

• Topic

  Art, Arts of the Islamic World, Stone-paste, Ceramics

• Culture

  Muslims, Iranians

• Object Type

  Architectural elements