Ceramic tile fragment

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

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