Tile
Date1550/1600
Object PlaceIsnik, Asia Minor, Asia
Modern PlaceTurkey, West Asia, Asia
MediumUnderglazed painted clay tile
ClassificationsCeramics
Dimensions9 1/2 × 9 7/8 inches (24.1 × 25.1 cm)
Credit LineCity of Detroit Purchase
Object number25.36
DescriptionTile, composite body with clear, glassy glaze. Painted decoration of two confronted long-tailed parrots flanking vase or fountain supporting carnations and hyacinths. Feathery leaf scrolls and open flowers surround birds. The colors are red, light blue, cobalt and copper green.On View
On view
early 16th Century
late 13th Century
13th Century
13th Century
17th Century or later
14th Century
14th Century
14th Century or later
17th Century or later
1800/1850
late 12th/early 13th Century