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A NASRID STYLE TILE, SPAIN, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
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A NASRID STYLE TILE, SPAIN, 15TH/16TH CENTURY

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A NASRID STYLE TILE, SPAIN, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
Part of a repeating pattern, the rectangular tile painted in yellow and blue with a central cartouche featuring an inscription surrounded by palmette motifs - 7 1/4in. (18.2cm.) long
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.

Lot Essay

This tile was designed to stand on its corner, and is typical of tiles which were made particularly in Seville in the 16th century and used in restoration work. It may be from a 16th century restoration at the Alhambra or another Mudéjar dwelling that might have formerly been a Nasrid villa

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