Ottoman SYRIA. Large ceramic facing tile. First part of a black inscription with "Basmallah", and blue finial border. and blue fleuron border (heavily burnished glaze, chips and small repaints). Potter's mark on reverse for inserting the tile in a panel. 18th century. Height 32 cm - Width 30 cm Provenance : former Archache or TAJAN sale in 1980 or 1990. Expert : Laure Soustiel (tel : 06 09 47 27 31)