Toledo tile, V& A
data184/RAY1
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Geometry
- The symmetry group of the tiling is *442 (p4m).
- All the internal angles of the constituent polygons are a multiple of 45°.
- Contains two regular 8-pointed star polygons with vertex angle of 90°.
- There are three non-regular reflective tiles (including one kite).
- The tiling satisfies the interlace condition and has no finite interlace and one infinite interlace with straight cross-overs.
- The tiling is edge-to-edge.
- As drawn, contains about 163 polygons.
References
Publications referenced:
- 357-1876 (Toledo, Spain. Tile) of V&A collections website. Website: collections.vam.ac.uk, UK, 2015. [vami] {Website}(1500-25AD, 905-31AH)
- Photo by David Wade: MOR 2816x (Bou Inania Madrasah, Fez, Morocco) of David Wade. Website: patterninislamicart.com, UK, 2015. [wadei] {Website}
Photographs
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