Lot Essay
See N. Atasoy, Iznik, London, 1989, p.232, ill.413 for a slightly different 'arabesques' tile from the tomb of Sultan Selim II at the Ayasofya, Istanbul (which was completed around 1574-1575).
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SYRIA, CIRCA 1700
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An Iznik-style 'arabesques' floral tile
Syria, circa 1700
Decorated in green, blue and turquoise with arabesque medallions and trailing flowerbranches
23.6 x 24.6 cm.
See illustration
Syria, circa 1700
Decorated in green, blue and turquoise with arabesque medallions and trailing flowerbranches
23.6 x 24.6 cm.
See illustration
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Please note that the description should read: AN IZNIK-STYLE FLORAL TILE, SYRIA, circa 1700.