Tile 11   Tile 11.

Damascus, Syria

A stone paste tile, the design painted with an underglaze of cobalt blue, turquoise and olive green. A central cartouche enclosed within a shield-like element surrounded by arabesques, the whole enclosed within a wreath of white flowers.
17th century

8.5 x 8.5 in. {21.6 x 21.6 cm.}

Condition: Intact. Excellent with minor glaze crackle and edge chipping