New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Tiles
Artist
Unknown
Date16th century
MediumCeramic
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. (23.2 x 23.2 cm)
ClassificationsMiddle Eastern
Credit LineThe Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA
Object number53.56.3
Terms
White
Green
Blue
Plum
On View
Not on view
DescriptionNine glazed white ground tiles with green-blue and plum interlocking design of leaves and a center blossom. Some leaves turquoise. Mounted in a plywood frame. Broken in two in 20 pieces and mended. Glaze has run. Glue has stained seven to date, 8/29/55.