Fragmentary Tile with Figural Decoration

17th century

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Caption

Fragmentary Tile with Figural Decoration, 17th century. Ceramic; fritware, painted in yellow, turquoise, cobalt blue, green, black, opaque white, and ochre brown glazes with manganese purple in the cuerda seca (dry-cord) technique., 6 1/2 x 4 x 2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Poster in memory of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner, 2010.45.2.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Fragmentary Tile with Figural Decoration

Date

17th century

Dynasty

Safavid

Period

Safavid Period

Medium

Ceramic; fritware, painted in yellow, turquoise, cobalt blue, green, black, opaque white, and ochre brown glazes with manganese purple in the cuerda seca (dry-cord) technique.

Classification

Tiles

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 4 x 2 in. (16.5 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Poster in memory of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner

Accession Number

2010.45.2

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