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Damascus was a center for ceramic production after 1259 BCE. Syrian
ceramics were highly influenced by those of Persia but have a thicker
glaze that tends to pool in areas. These particular tiles are from the
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The decorative arts of Exoticism were highly eclectic, including porcelains with motifs
such as sphinxes and obelisks, brass objects with densely patterned decoration and
tiles decorated in turquoise, blue and green. Most of the pieces were imported, but as
the style gained popularity manufacturers in Europe started to create decorative pieces
inspired by non-Western cultures. #1640 A, B, 515, 895, 516, 54