Karatay Han
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Note the very similar, but distinct pattern Sari Han, Akseray-Kayseri.
Geometry
Patterns in this class have approximate geometry with only a few properties defined which are listed below.
- The symmetry group of the tiling is *632 (p6m).
- Contains at least one "regular" 9-pointed star polygon.
- Contains at least one "regular" 10-pointed star polygon.
- Contains at least one "regular" 11-pointed star polygon.
- Contains at least one "regular" 12-pointed star polygon.
- The tiling satisfies the two-colour condition.
- Contains kites.
- The tiling is edge-to-edge.
References
Publications referenced:
- (Egirdir Han, Turkey. In a ruined state, but various stones from this Han used on the Dundar Bek madrasah) of Oktay Aslanapa. Turkish art and architecture, London : Faber, 1971. ISBN 057108781. [aslanapa] {422 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 29 cm}(1236-46AD, 633-43AH)
- (Karatay Han, Turkey. Border round a blocked up inner doorway) of Derek Hill. Islamic architecture and its decoration, A.D. 800-1500..., Faber and Faber, Pressmark 35.C.183, 1964. ISBN 050051032. [hill] {With an introductory text by Oleg Grabar}(1240AD, 637AH)
- Photo by David Wade TUR 0921 (Karatay Han, Turkey) of David Wade. Website: patterninislamicart.com, UK, 2015. [wadei] {Website}(1240AD, 637AH)
Photographs
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