of square form, decorated in cobalt blue, turquoise and black on a white ground with a design consisting of entwining split-palmettes and floral vines, in a wooden frame, with old collector initials 'A.mdd/Y.idd' to reverse

Breaks and associated, a crack with associated restoration and including overpainting runs vertically towards from the middle of the edge towards the centre and it is not longer than 12cm., the glaze is slightly pulled in an area, a small chip to the glaze which measure less than 0.5cm. and chips to the corners which are partly covered by the frame, restoration visible also in the corner, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The design on this tile relates to the 'Dome of the Rock' models, produced in Ottoman Syria, possibly Aleppo (see A. Millner, Damascus Tiles, Munich, 2015, p.274, no.6.74). A tile with a similar design was sold in these rooms 20 April 2016, lot 195.