Damascus tiles with tchi clouds Siliceous clay with polychrome painted decoration under transparent colorless glaze Levant, Damascus, 17th century As is (restorations visible on back) Size: 24 x 24 cm This tile features a poly-lobed mandorla surrounded by saz leaves on a cobalt-blue background with white flowers. The central medallion is decorated with Mongolian-inspired tchi clouds in white and cobalt on a turquoise background. The decoration is executed in the characteristic palette of Damascus productions in eggplant, green, cobalt and turquoise. Provenance: Clément Massier family home - Golfe Juan (artist's private collection) Expert in Indian & Islamic Art: Alexis Renard, CNES expert

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