Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Tile

ca. 1550-1600 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tile of fritware, almost square, painted under a clear glaze with floral ornaments in two shades of blue, green and red on a white ground.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware, polychrome underglaze painted, glazed
Brief description
Tile, fritware, square, polychrome underglaze painted with floral ornament, Turkey (Iznik), 1550-1600.
Physical description
Tile of fritware, almost square, painted under a clear glaze with floral ornaments in two shades of blue, green and red on a white ground.
Dimensions
  • Width: 23cm
  • Width: 23cm
Style
Object history
Purchased from G. Stavros, 51 Davies St, W1, with 41 other tiles for £100.
Production
Inventory record
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
189:28-1881

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Record createdMarch 31, 2009
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