Ceramic tile fragment

Scope and Content

Polychrome (blue, purple, green) glazed ceramic tile fragment with hand-painted flowers and leaves. 'Damascus' handwrirtten in red on one edge. Damascus is the capital of Syria. Label on verso - 'Damascus'.

Acquisition Information

Gifted to The Glasgow School of Art by Francis Newbery (see GSA minute book, 21/12/1921).

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Polychrome glazed ceramic fragment.
Dimensions: 92 x 127 x 20 mm

Related Material

This fragment forms part of a set of six ceramic fragments, possibly of Persian origin, consisting NMC/0916A - NMC/0916F inclusive.

Additional Information

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