243A. TILES, 3 pieces, glazed pottery. Iznik, Turkey, 17th century A.D. The mid tile 25,5 X 25,5 cm, the two others 24,5 X 24,5 cm each. Later wooden frame 33,5 x 84,5 cm.
The painted decoration with a bowl with tulips, carnations and a cloud band as well as other flowers surrounded by cypress halves.
Cracs, damages, repairs, additions.
- Department: Carpets and textiles
- Auction: 12 June 2012, lot 243A
- Viewing: 2 – 11 June 2012
Provenance
Bought at an auction in Cairo after the Swedish diplomat Baron Bildt, dead in 1947.
Other
Similar tiles added in the 17th century A.D. to the mosque of Aqsunqur in Cairo.