Tile Collection (page 3)

Seokguram Grotto from the outside
The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage and part of the Bulguksa temple complex. It lies four kilometers east of the temple on Mt. Tohamsan, in Gyeongju, South Korea

Assyrian brick and tile design, 1933-1934. Original from Layards Monument of Nineveh. From Wonders of the Past, Volume II, 1933-1934

Mosaic floor, Byzantine Church, hill top palace complex, Masada fortress, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Israel, Middle East

Chiesa Santa Chiara, Naples, Italy
Great Cloister with majolica columns and benches, Santa Chiara. Columns decorated with majolica tiles, Cloister of Poor Clares, 1742, by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro (1678-1745)

Vichy, France - Bathroom
Vichy, France - Taking the healing waters - here the patient is wrapped up and then submerged within a superb enamel bath. Note the spectacular art nouveau tiling! Date: early 1910s

Europe, Italy, Tuscanny, Florence. Ponte Vecchio Bridge at sunset, viewed from Piazza
Italy, Tuscanny, Florence. Ponte Vecchio Bridge at sunset, viewed from Piazza Michelangelo

View over Florence from the Duomo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Roof tops of Florence, Italy, Tuscany, Europe

BABYLON: LION. Glazed brick lion from the processional route at Babylon, 6th century B. C
BABYLON: LION. Glazed brick lion from the processional route at Babylon, 6th century B.C

Fountain decorated with mosaics at the entrance to Parc Guell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Mary Ardens House - Stratford-upon-Avon. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Ornate bronze doorway, Royal Palace, Fez el-Jedid, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Old tile ad for Studbaker car, Tetuan Street near Sierpes Street, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Close-up of mosaic, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Close-up of turquoise ceramics, Shah-i-Zinda mausoleum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Tiled staircase, Algarve, Portugal

Detail, Tomb of Mir Muhammad Khan Talpur, ruler of Sind, Pakistan, Asia

Tile detail, Attarine Medressa, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Tile and stucco decoration, Ali Ben Youssef Medersa, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, Africa

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Glass and tile work embedded in walls of the Juna Mahal Fort, Dungarpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Timurid decoration, main Iwan of the interior courtyard, Sufi shrine of Gazargah, Herat, Herat Province, Afghanistan, Asia

Street sign with an image of a bull, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Tiled pharmacy sign, Zafra, Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain

Well preserved mosaic on flooring of the House of Dionysus, Volubilis Archaeological Site, Meknes, Morocco

Ancient mosaic with african animals on floor of The House of Orpheus, Volubilis archeological site, Meknes, Morocco

Close up of decorated ancient walls with ceramic tiles and carved Arabic script, Fez, Morocco

Red painted old wooden doorway, Fez, Morocco

Typical Moroccan door and tiles, Marrakech, Morocco

Porters Lodge or Casa del Guarda pavilion, Park Guell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, South East Asia, Asia

Fountain at Bab El Assa, Tangier, Morocco, North Africa

Gold and tile work of the royal palace door in Fes. Morocco

Islamic decorative tiles (zeligs). Tetouan, Morocco

Tile Portugal
Maria Hylarides

Blue tile Portugal
Maria Hylarides

Adobe III
Alma

Adobe II
Alma

Adobe I
Alma

Capri Tiles
Henrike Schenk

House of Pattern
Steffen Ebert

Capri Tiles
Henrike Schenk

Retro Pink Sink Faucet
Tom Windeknecht

Motel Room Keys
Tom Windeknecht

Adobe III
Alma

Adobe II
Alma

Adobe I
Alma

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"Tile: A Journey Through Art and Culture" Step into the world of tile, where ancient civilizations left their mark in vibrant mosaics. Picture No. 11014350 takes us back to Roman times, showcasing a mesmerizing seafood mosaic that once adorned the floors of luxurious villas. Traveling to Malaga, Andalucia in Spain, we find ourselves captivated by the Virgen del Carmen tilework. The intricate patterns and vivid colors tell stories of devotion and faith, reflecting the rich heritage of this enchanting region in Europe. As night falls upon Seville's Plaza de Espana, our gaze is drawn to a magnificent display of tiles. Each step reveals another piece of history embedded within the Roman memento mori mosaic – a reminder that life is fleeting but art endures. Venturing further east, we arrive at the Temple of 10000 Buddhas. Here, tiles come alive with spiritual energy as they form stunning murals depicting Buddhist teachings and enlightenment. In Fes, Morocco, Africa unveils its own tale through meticulously crafted mosaic tiled fountains and walls. The Royal Palace Door stands proud amidst an array of vibrant colors that celebrate Moroccan craftsmanship at its finest. Lake Maggiore in Switzerland warns us with a Cave canem sign – beware. Even here, tiles serve as guardians protecting against potential dangers lurking nearby. Heading south again to Granada's Alhambra palace complex in Andalucia-EspaAna brings us face-to-face with azulejos – traditional Portuguese blue-painted ceramic tiles adorning every corner. These exquisite works depict scenes from daily life or historical events while adding charm to this architectural marvel. Lisbon invites us into souvenir shops displaying an array of beautifully designed tiles representing Portugal's cultural heritage. From iconic landmarks to traditional motifs, these decorative pieces offer visitors a chance to take home cherished memories captured within each tile's brushstroke or glaze.