Ceramic tile fragment

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

• Scope and Content

  Polychrome (blue, brown, gold) glazed ceramic tile fragment with what might be hand-painted or transfer printing design of a seated human figure. Border along the left side on recto could possibly be script. Left edge has a pointed, triangular shape. The fragment appears to have been broken into 3 parts and then was glued back together. Label on verso - 'Persia 13th C.'

• 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: 148 x 105 x 15 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