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 ANTIQUES - Near East - Ceramics

Ceramic Tile

   
Item No. AT0003
   
Work: Ceramic Tile
   
Place of Origin: Persia
   
Culture: Islamic
   
Date of work: ca. 1850 A.D.
   
Medium: Glazed ceramic.
   
Size: Height: 7-19/32" (19.3 cm)
  Width: 5-7/8" (15.0 cm)
  Thickness: 5/8" (1.6 cm)
   
Description:

Decorated with floral designs with a central motif. Hand

 

painted in multiple colors on white background. Thickly glazed. The tile was said to come from an old mosque.

   
Condition: One corner and a border have small chips. Another 
 

corner shows  a very small, if noticeable, repair. Some glaze crackling throughout. Any other imperfection are a part of the original firing process. Overall condition very good.

   
Provenance: Private collection.
   
Price: SOLD
   
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