Glazed tile of rectangular form, the light and dark
blue decoration comprising a raised part
“scepter”
head motif containing a floral pattern.
The first major development in the art of Islamic
tile-making occurred primarily in Anatolian Seljuk
architecture. Mosques, mescits (small mosques)
and
minarets, were decorated with turquoise and
purple
and reddish glazed brick to produce a variety of
geometric compositions and kufic inscriptions.
Small
mosaic-like pieces of tile were also combined to
create certain designs. Glazed brick and tile-
work,
similar to the decoration found on minarets, is
seen
on the exteriors of tombs and in the interiors of
Seljuk buildings, on brick revetments covering
large
surfaces, on arches, vaults, walls and on other
architectural elements.
Turkish tiles and pottery from the 14th to 19th
centuries have won worldwide acclaim due to
their
wide range of techniques, color schemes and
designs.
(JB1215) Tile, rectangular, with polychrome
painting; showing a floral design within a lobed
and
pointed arch.
Syria, Damascus, 16th – 17th century.
Geza Fehervari
- (JB.1215)
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