0425.05.0036
A Coloured Cement Tile and the Mold Used to Manufacture It, the "Cuts", 1890s

A coloured cement tile, known by its design as the "Cuts (Al- Huzooz)", along with the copper mold used to cast it, which the Aslan family used at their factory in Nablus. The mold has been in use since 1890s to this day. It is considered one of the most ancient used molds, especially in Palestine.

Date created

1890s

COLLECTIONS

The Aslan Factory for ancient colored tiles Collection

Tags

Floor Tiles

Topics

Architecture and Landscape Culture and Arts Economy Social Groups and Population

TYPE

Physical Object

LOCATION

Nablus

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Source of Description

Aslan, Anan. “The Aslan Factory for ancient colored tiles collection”. Interview with Researcher Marah Khalife. 5 March 2025. The Palestinian Museum Digital Archive.

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A Coloured Cement Tile and the Mold Used to Manufacture It, the "Cuts", 1890s

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