Fragment
Found at Rayy, Iran. According to the Museum's acquisition register, "Found in the ruins of Rhages (Rhé), destroyed in the 12th century". 1114 to 1120-1903 bought for £35 from Mr H. Wallis.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Brief description | Found at Rayy, Iran. According to the Museum's acquisition register, "Found in the ruins of Rhages (Rhé), destroyed in the 12th century". 1114 to 1120-1903 bought for £35 from Mr H. Wallis. |
| Object history | From the Museum Registers: 'Seven Fragments of tiles of buff-coloured earthenware, covered with turquoise-blue or greyish blue enamel, painted in colours and decorated with gilding. Found in the ruins of Rhages (Rhé) [Rayy], destroyed in the 12th century. Persian. Largest Fragment L.5 1/4 in. W. 4 1/4 in. Bought (Nos. 1112 to 1120, £35). The decoration of the various pieces comprises, a man's head, a fox, hare, portions of Arabic inscriptions and arabesques. Four of the fragments are moulded in relief.' |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1116:8-1903 |
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| Record created | September 3, 2019 |
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