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Mughal Jali-Style Terracotta Glazed Window Tile
Northern India
19th century
height: 34cm (not including stand), width: 22.2cm
This window tile, molded in the shape of a mihrab (prayer niche) and with geometric open-work decoration is reminiscent of the sandstone jali screens
employed in northern India to aid with air flow in a hot, humid climate.
Probably the tile is from a mosque or some other public building.
It is covered with an opaque, olive green glaze.
The tile includes a custom-made stand.
Inventory no.: 466
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Mughal Jali-Style Terracotta Glazed Window Tile
Northern India
19th century
height: 34cm (not including stand), width: 22.2cm
This window tile, molded in the shape of a mihrab (prayer niche) and with geometric open-work decoration is reminiscent of the sandstone jali screens
employed in northern India to aid with air flow in a hot, humid climate.
Probably the tile is from a mosque or some other public building.
It is covered with an opaque, olive green glaze.
The tile includes a custom-made stand.
Inventory no.: 466
This Item is available - Ask about this item
