Tile 10   Part II

Tile 10.

Syria {Damascus}

A rectangular stone paste tile with tulip, saz leaves, lotus and other flowers and leaves painted in underglaze cobalt blue and turquoise against an off-white ground.
16th century.

11.25 x 10.25 in {28.6 x 26 cm}

c.f. Victoria & Albert Museum #421-A-1900

Condition: Repaired, one clean break. Minor edge chipping.