Tile
second half of 16th century-17th century (made)
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Tile of grey fritware, painted in shades of blue, green and manganese over a white slip, and covered with a clear glaze. The decoration consists of a large palmette-shaped device in dark blue, containing a symmetrical group of tulips, carnations and other flowers. Along one side is a narrow border of blue cresting.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware with underglaze decoration and painted over white slip |
| Brief description | Tile of fritware, painted over a white slip and covered with a clear glaze, Damascus, second half of 16th century-17th century. |
| Physical description | Tile of grey fritware, painted in shades of blue, green and manganese over a white slip, and covered with a clear glaze. The decoration consists of a large palmette-shaped device in dark blue, containing a symmetrical group of tulips, carnations and other flowers. Along one side is a narrow border of blue cresting. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Habra Bros, Great Portland Street, London. |
| Production | register |
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| Accession number | 677-1897 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2009 |
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