Panel of Three Tiles with Inscription in a cartouche and floral motifs
Architectural ElementsSyrian17th century

Panel of Three Tiles with Inscription in a cartouche and floral motifs

1637-1638

Classification
Architectural Elements
Technique
Underglazed
Medium
Fritware
Culture
Syrian
Period
Ottoman period
Century
17th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

H. 19 × W. 10.5 × D. 2 cm (7 1/2 × 4 1/8 × 13/16 in.)

Provenance

Possibly from Abrami Collection. Edwin Binney, 3rd, bequest; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1985. Footnote: Edwin Binney, "Turkish Treasures From the Collection of Edwin Binney, 3rd", Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Oregon, 1979, p.220-223.

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