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Tile 20.
Damascus. A stone paste tile from a border panel, the central design, of an ogival cartouche and arabesques painted on a white ground in cobalt-blue, turquoise and pale apple-green. The border design of meandering arabesques in white are outlined in black against a cobalt-blue and turquoise background. 16th century 11.2 x 10.6 in. {28.4 x 26.9 cm.} Condition: Intact. Excellent with minor edge chips. Tip of one corner cut to fit. Please note: This tile is from the same panel as Tile #101 in Part 1. |