Copy of a long pointed compartment of tiles, forming a portion of the decoration of the dome of the Tomb of the Sultan Mahomet I at Broussa
Watercolour
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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Copy in tempera [watercolour?] of a long pointed compartment of tiles, forming a portion of the decoration of the dome of the Tomb (Yeshil Turbeh) of the Sultan Mahomet I (1413-1421) at Broussa; it is painted with a pattern of interlaced strapwork and scrolling stems with leaves and flowers. There is also a spandril and an ornamental panel of marble carved with a pattern of a similar character from the 'mihrab' or niche in the Green Mosque (Yeshil Jami) at Broussa, built in 1420 by Sultan Mahomet I.
On stretcher.
On stretcher.
Object details
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| Title | Copy of a long pointed compartment of tiles, forming a portion of the decoration of the dome of the Tomb of the Sultan Mahomet I at Broussa (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | watercolour |
| Brief description | Léon Parvillée, copy of a long pointed compartment of tiles, forming a portion of the decoration of the dome of the Tomb of the Sultan Mahomet I at Broussa. French, 19th century |
| Physical description | Copy in tempera [watercolour?] of a long pointed compartment of tiles, forming a portion of the decoration of the dome of the Tomb (Yeshil Turbeh) of the Sultan Mahomet I (1413-1421) at Broussa; it is painted with a pattern of interlaced strapwork and scrolling stems with leaves and flowers. There is also a spandril and an ornamental panel of marble carved with a pattern of a similar character from the 'mihrab' or niche in the Green Mosque (Yeshil Jami) at Broussa, built in 1420 by Sultan Mahomet I. On stretcher. |
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| Accession number | 49-1893 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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