Lot Essay
Tiles of this design were widely used throughout the Ottoman world, appearing in the Yeni Cami in Istanbul and in the "Blue" (Aqsunqur) Mosque (tilework 1652-64 AD) in Cairo amongst a number of others.
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OTTOMAN TURKEY OR SYRIA, 1ST HALF 17TH CENTURY
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AN IZNIK POTTERY TILE
OTTOMAN TURKEY OR SYRIA, 1ST HALF 17TH CENTURY
The square tile with white ground painted in cobalt and turquoise blue, with a central vase issuing carnation sprays linked by a cloud-collar, flanked on each side by cypress trees
9¾in. (24.7cm.) square
OTTOMAN TURKEY OR SYRIA, 1ST HALF 17TH CENTURY
The square tile with white ground painted in cobalt and turquoise blue, with a central vase issuing carnation sprays linked by a cloud-collar, flanked on each side by cypress trees
9¾in. (24.7cm.) square
Special notice
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