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Round Ceramic Tile with Arabic Calligraphy - shown to scale
Mahmoud Taha

Round Ceramic Tile with Arabic Calligraphy

Estimated price$6,909 – $12,831

Ceramic

65 × 65 cm | 25.6 × 25.6 in

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Ships from Amman, Jordan. Hand-packed in a custom crate or rigid art-tube depending on medium and size.

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About the work

A richly textured circular ceramic piece divided into four quadrants, blending flowing Arabic calligraphy with abstract relief motifs and a subtly etched horse figure, all unified by a palette of teal glaze and warm brown tones.

Mahmoud Taha (Jordan, 2017–2017).

Ceramic, 65 × 65 cm.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
65 × 65 cm | 25.6 × 25.6 in
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Green, Brown, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mahmoud Taha — Ceramic, 64 × 40 cm (representative image)
Mahmoud Taha

Jordan, b. 1929–2017

Mahmoud Taha (1929–2017) was a prominent Jordanian artist recognized for his significant contributions to modern Arab art, particularly through his innovative approach to printmaking, painting, and graphic design. Born in Jordan, Taha was among the pioneering figures who helped shape the visual arts scene in the country. His work is distinguished by a synthesis of traditional Arab motifs and contemporary artistic techniques, often exploring themes of heritage, identity, and the interplay between abstraction and calligraphy.

Taha’s artistic career was marked by numerous solo and group exhibitions at leading institutions across the Arab world and internationally. His works have been showcased at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, which holds several of his pieces in its permanent collection, underscoring his lasting influence on the region’s cultural landscape. In addition to his institutional recognition, Mahmoud Taha’s art has appeared at major auction houses, including Christie’s, where his pieces have attracted attention from collectors interested in modern Middle Eastern art. His legacy endures through both his artistic output and his role in mentoring younger generations of Jordanian artists.

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