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Spanish Cloister
Spanish Cloister

1. El Jaleo,

1882. John S. Sargent (American, 1856–1925). Oil on canvas

2. Inscription Panels.

Egyptian, early 14th century. Carved wood

3. Pair of Mamluk Shutters.

Egyptian, late 13th–early 14th century. Gilded wood

4. Green Bowls (three).

Spanish, Seville. Glazed ceramic

5. Tripod Stand.

Spanish, 16th century. Wrought iron

6. Basin.

Spanish, Seville, 18th–19th century. Glazed ceramic

7. Stools with lion bases and scenes of centaurs.

Italian, late 19th–early 20th century. Glazed terracotta

8. Green Pitchers (two).

Spanish, Seville. Glazed ceramic

9. Water Pitcher.

Italian, 18th century. Brass and copper

10. Hispano-Moresque Jar.

Spanish, Seville, 15th century. Earthenware

11. Tile with a Figure of a Mounted Warrior.

Persian, 19th century. Glazed ceramic

12. Seville Tile.

Spanish, Seville, 19th century. Glazed ceramic

13. Tile from a Mihrab (prayer niche) with a verse from the Koran.

Iranian, Kashan, about 1215. Glazed ceramic

14. Tile.

Turkish, Iznik, about 1575. Glazed ceramic

15. Columns with animal bases.

South Italian, 13th century. Marble

 

On the walls:

  • Tiles from the Church of San Agustìn, Atlixco, Puebla (nearly 2,000). Mexican, Atlixco, 17th century. Glazed ceramic

On the floor:

  • Blue Tiles, 1914. Manufactured by the Grueby Faience and Tile Company (active Revere, Massachusetts, 1894–1920)

25 Evans Way

Boston, MA 02115

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