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1953

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Tile (Iran (formerly known as Persia)), 16th century

This is a tile. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

  • Bowl
  • wheel thrown earthenware, slip, underglaze painted in polychrome pigments....
  • Gift of Dorothy G. Shepherd.
  • 1972-16-1

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Tile (Iran (formerly known as Persia)), 16th century; earthenware; 1953-118-2

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