A DAMASCUS POTTERY TILE
Ottoman Syria, circa 1600
Underglaze fritware, the design forming part of a vine trellis, painted in green, cobalt blue and turquoise. central bunch of grapes surrounded by leaves and tendrils, 22cm by 22.5cm, framed
Provenance: Alexander Aleco Ionides ( 1840-1898). By descent to George Alexander Ionides ( B. 1879).Thence by family descent
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£1,000 - £1,500
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Hammer price:
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£4,200 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Some crazing and slight staining to the glaze. Glaze chip around edge. Small chip to one corner
Size of tile excluding frame 22cm x 22.5cm
