Title
Ottoman, tilework Chimneypiece; from Turkey, probably Istanbul
Caption
Ottoman, tilework Chimneypiece; from Turkey, probably Istanbul. Dated 1731. The names around the hood are those of the Seven Sleepers. Persecuted under the Roman emperor Decius, these Christian men took refuge in a cave. They fell asleep, waking centuries later under Christian rule. The Seven Sleepers are mentioned in the Qur'an as an example of God's protection of the righteous. Their names were therefore used to invoke that protection. Fritware with under-glaze decoration
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP23A10_489
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (8,3Mb) / 12,6in x 18,6in / 3765 x 5570 (300dpi)