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Hexagonal tile with floral pattern

Hexagonal tile with floral pattern

Architectural ElementsOttoman16th century

Hexagonal tile with floral pattern

1520-1540

Description

In the 1540s the Iznik factories were still producing hexagonal revetment tiles, using the familiar dark blue and turquoise ornament on a white slip. This hexagonal tile, 8 1/2 inches across, shows a highly developed pattern, meant to be continuous with other tiles. By this time, the pattern of individual tiles tends to transcend the limitations of the single piece of ceramic. The pattern is sophisticated, symmetrical and finely drawn: the surface is flat.

Classification

Architectural Elements

Technique

Underglazed, painted

Medium

Fritware

Culture

Ottoman

Period

Ottoman period

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

H: 25.5 x W: 22.5 x Depth: 2.5 cm (10 1/16 x 8 7/8 x 1 in.)

Provenance

John Goelet, New York, NY, (by 1960), gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1960.

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