Architectural ElementsOttoman16th century

Octagonal tile panel with split-palmettes, compound flowers, and leaves

c. 1560-1570

Description

This very large tile shows certain modifications in color which suggest a date around 1600. The tomato red is darker, and the dark blue drawing in the leaves begins to predominate over the areas of light blue glaze. Lines, rather than masses of color, delineate the various forms. This tile was probably not a wall ornament, it's shape prohibited its use with similar tiles in a continuous pattern, while the border emphasizes the individual tile. It may have formed part of a table ornament of some sort, or indeed may have constituted the top of a small table.

Classification

Architectural Elements

Technique

Underglazed, painted

Medium

Underglaze painted composite body

Culture

Ottoman

Period

Ottoman period

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

39.69 cm (15 5/8 in.)

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