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

Tile Panel

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Panel of 20 tiles depicting trees and plants rising from ground, with various birds and animals among foliage including wolves, felines, rabbits and deer. Stylized cloud motifs among animals. In brown, dark blue, turquoise, pale green, yellow on white background.


Object details

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Parts
This object consists of 20 parts.

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Materials and techniques
Painted with coloured glazed in cuerda seca technique
Brief description
Panel of 20 tiles, depicting animals and plants, Iran, 16th century.
Physical description
Panel of 20 tiles depicting trees and plants rising from ground, with various birds and animals among foliage including wolves, felines, rabbits and deer. Stylized cloud motifs among animals. In brown, dark blue, turquoise, pale green, yellow on white background.
Gallery label
PANEL OF TILES Painted with coloured glazes in the cuerda seca technique PERSIA; 16th century(Used until 11/2003)
Collection
Accession number
C.104 to S-1981

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Record createdMay 10, 2000
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