Damascus.
A stone paste tile, the background painted in underglaze cobalt-blue. The design showing a spray of foliage with branches terminating in various flower heads including a tulip and carnations painted in turquoise, green and manganese purple. A bird, painted in blue and manganese purple sits on a white carnation. Remnants of a painted border run vertically down the right edge.
18th century.
9.5 x 8.5in. {24.2 x 21.6 cm.}
Condition: Intact. Minor chipping to some edges