Pair of 16th Century Iznik "Dome on the Rock" Ceramic Tiles
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DA2940212
Pair of 16th Century Iznik "Dome on the Rock" ceramic tiles.
These tiles formed part of the ceramic tile pattern that covers the exterior of the base of the Dome Of The Rock shrine, on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The tile work and was commissioned in the 16th century by Suleiman the Magnificent.
Ex private collection acquired in the 1960s.
£3,500.00
- Size Guide
- H: 19 cm (7 1/2")
- W: 40 cm (15 3/4")
- D: 2.5 cm (1")
Condition | Good |
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Materials & Techniques | Ceramic |
Style | Chinoiserie |
Period | 18th Cent and Earlier |
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