Taj Mahal, Agra
data206/IND0408
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The base pattern is Bourgoin, Plate 1, top and the upper level pattern is Tiling 6.6.6. See also Qutab Mosque, Delhi.
Geometry
- The symmetry group of the tiling is *632 (p6m).
- All the internal angles of the constituent polygons are a multiple of 60°.
- Contains one regular hexagon.
- Contains one regular 6-pointed star polygon with vertex angle of 60°.
- 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 577 polygons.
References
Publications referenced:
- Photo by David Wade: IND 0408 (Taj Mahal, Agra, India) of David Wade. Website: patterninislamicart.com, UK, 2015. [wadei] {Website}(1632-43AD, 1041-53AH)
Photographs
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