Panel of Four Calligraphic Tiles 14th–early 15th century Epigraphic friezes executed in ceramic tile were integral to the decorative program of interiors in both Morocco and Spain. They were situated near eye-level, between a dado of tile mosaic and upper-wall decoration of carved stucco. These tiles were first entirely coated in purplish-black glaze, which was carved away leaving behind the calligraphy on a background of foliate scrolls. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6718. Panel of Four Calligraphic Tiles Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're so
Panel of Four Calligraphic Tiles 14th–early 15th century Epigraphic friezes executed in ceramic tile were integral to the decorative program of interiors in both Morocco and Spain. They were situated near eye-level, between a dado of tile mosaic and upper-wall decoration of carved stucco. These tiles were first entirely coated in purplish-black glaze, which was carved away leaving behind the calligraphy on a background of foliate scrolls. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6718. Panel of Four Calligraphic Tiles Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Panel of Four Calligraphic Tiles. 14th–early 15th century. Stonepaste; glazed and carved. (none assigned) Morocco. Ceramics-Tiles
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