A calligraphic 'Dome of the Rock' pottery tile, Damascus or Jerusalem, mid-16th century

of square form, the white calligraphic letters with black outlines on a cobalt blue ground with turquoise foliate scrolls

Acquired by Reginald Poland, Former Director, High Museum of Art, Atlanta, 1961

In generally good overall condition, small losses to glaze at tile edges, some surface scratches and minor abrasions, reverse with 5 drill holes to sides, top left face of tile with 10cm horizontal abrasion, colours bright, in wood frame with small holes, as viewed.
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