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Tile

Twelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile

1442–43
Twelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile
MakerArtist from Iran
PlaceIran
MaterialsGlazed stonepaste
Material detectiveGlazed stonepaste

Artists can mix natural materials, metals, clay, paint, cloth, and many other things.

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