Yadz Masjid-e Jame 1324, 1364-1470 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Yadz, Iran
Masjid-e Jame
1324, 1364-1470
Muzzafarid, Timurid

Founded in the twelfth century, the current structure dates to several building phases during the fourteenth century with significant addition during the fifteenth, and eighteenth or nineteenth centuries.
The mosque is also significant for the early and substantial use of transverse vaulting in the rectangular winter prayer halls, a system that also has precedents in Sasanian structures.
The tile decoration is also noteworthy, although much is restoration. The dome is articulated with geometric decorative brickwork in turquoise and white on an unglazed buff field. Decorative brickwork laid in epigrams cover most wall surfaces within the sanctuary, above a turquoise tile dado with mosaic medallions that continues into the iwan. The mihrab is sheathed with naturalistic vegetal designs rendered in remarkable faience mosaic.






Vaulting in the eastern gallery




Text and photos Archnet.org

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