Heraldry and floral forms as used in decoration; (1922)
Cole, Herbert · London & Toronto, J. M. Dent & Sons ltd.; New York, E. P. Dutton & co. · leaf 150
letes the scheme of decoration inthis exquisite piece of Persian craftsmanship I felt it would be a pityto lose its value as a contrast to the other two larger forms. These AS USED IN DECORATION 139 latter are placed in alternating succession with each other on thefront, back and sides of the… … be compared with the free, rapid and spontaneous brush work of theCairo wall tile, which is none the less interesting in other ways. The hyacinth seems to be a favourite form with the Persian andTurkish tile painters and decorators of pottery, and it, or some kindof rendering of it, is found again…
Decoration and ornament · Heraldry · Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms
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