The second of four tangle patterns based on centuries old Islamic art. This one is from the carved stone threshold of a pair of massive gates from the palace of Shalmaneser III at Balawat, dating from 858-824 BC. The cross hatching should make the ‘petals’ appear like pine cones, a common feature of a lot of the patterns, particularly the carved ones. The lilies between the pine cones are an example of another regularly repeated motif.
All of your art work is really enjoyable to follow, but zentangle is my first love. I am so happy to see you doing patterns again! I really love your tangle patterns. I have your big zentangled celtic piece that I won in one of your contests hanging in my apt. It inspires me!
thanks zenpen
Fantastic! I wonder if the original palace-mason drew out the same exact steps when he did the carving? Thanks for sharing. 🙂