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Tile

Turkish

Artwork Details

Tile
16th century
Turkish
glaze on earthenware
1 1/16 x 9 13/16 x 9 13/16 in. (2.7 x 24.92 x 24.92 cm)
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design
1972/2.136

Description

Subject Matter:

See physical description.

Physical Description:

This polychrome and glazed square tile is decorated with a symmetrical design of flowers and leaf arabesques in deep aubergine and yellow. It is covered in a lustrous glaze with black underglaze. The tile matches the style and decorative features of other 16th century Turkish tiles. 

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