Tile21   Tile 21.

Damascus.

A large stone paste tile the design painted in underglaze pale-blue, apple-green and manganese-purple on a white ground. Tulips, carnations, pomegranates interweave between ogival cartouches.
16th/17th century.

11.5 x 11.25 in. {29.1 x 28.5 cm.}

Condition: Intact. Slight glaze crackle, two corners chipped.