Ceramic tile fragment

• Reference:GB 1694 NMC/0916E
• Dates of Creation:19th century
• Name of Creator:
  Not available / given
• Physical Description:
  One item

• Scope and Content

  Glazed, star-shaped ceramic tile with 8 points. Has what might be hand-painted or transfer printing of a brown, standing bird figure. Appears a label was on verso, however most of it has been removed. Some chipping is present, otherwise the ceramic tile is intact.

• 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: 105 x 105 x 10 mm

• Related Material

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

• Additional Information

  Published

• Subjects

  Ceramics

  Decorative arts

  Design (arts)

• Geographical Names

  Iran