Tile 30   Tile 30.

Damascus.

A square stone paste tile painted in underglaze cobalt-blue, blue-green and manganese purple. A central cartouche contains a floral cluster surrounded by serrated leaves reserved against a blue ground with rosettes.
Early 17th century.

7.5 x 8 in. {19 x 20.2 cm.}

Condition: Tip of one corner missing.