Glazed Brick Collection

Assyrian decoration, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Assyrian decoration, (1898). Examples of ancient Assyrian painting, polychrome sculpture and pottery from what is now Iraq: Fig 1: Portion of a glazed brick from a palace at Khorsabad

Maison Nelissen, Brussels, Belgium, (1905), c2014-c2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Maison Nelissen, 5 Avenue du Mont Kemmel, Brussels, c2014-c2017. Designed by Arthur Nelissen: 1905. Personal home of the architect Arthur Nelissen, also known as Villa Beau-Site

94 Rue Tenbosch, Brussels, Belgium, (1902), c2014-c2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
94 Rue Tenbosch, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-c2017. Designed by Benjaminb de Lestre de Fabribeckers: 1902. Facade in glazed bricks decorated with sgraffiti

Dragons and bulls, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II

Bull, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was the northern entrance to the inner city of Babylon

Dragon, glazed bricks, Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq. Built in about 575 BC by the Neo-Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Ishtar Gate was the northern entrance to the inner city of Babylon

Ishtar Gate, Babylon
Ishtar Gate, c575 BC. Reconstruction in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin, of the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon built by Nebuchadnezzar II in c575 BC

Tower of the Shah-Zindeh Mausoleums, 14th century
Tower of the Shah-Zindeh Mausoleums, made of glazed brick, 14th century

Glazed brick relief of a mushrushu on the Ishtar Gate, 7th century BC
Glazed brick relief of a mushrushu, sacred to Marduk, on the Ishtar Gate erected in Babylon in the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 7th century BC

Glazed brick relief of a lion on the Ishtar Gate, 7th century BC
Glazed brick relief of a lion on the sacred way leading up to the Ishtar Gate from Babylon, erected in the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, From the Pergamon Museums collection in Berlin, 7th century BC

Glazed Brick relief of a bull on the Sacred Way leading to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, c580 BC
Glazed Brick relief of a bull on the walls of the Sacred Way leading to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, c580 BC

Detail of a relief showing an archer of the Persian Royal Guard, Palace of Darius I, Susa, c500 BC. Now part of the collection at The British Museum

Relief showing archers of the Persian Royal Guard, Palace of Darius I, Susa, c500 BC. Now part of the collection at The Louvre

Dragon sacred to the god Marduk, detail of the Ishtar Gate, c604-c562 BC. In the collection at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin

Detail of the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, c604-c562 BC
Detail of the Ishtar Gate leading to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, c604-c562 BC. In the collection at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin

Brick relief of a lion on the walls of the Sacred Way leading to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, c580 BC
Glazed Brick relief of a lion on the walls of the Sacred Way leading to the Ishtar Gate, Babylon, c580 BC. In the collection at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin

Glazed brick relief of archers from the Royal Guard, Palace of Darius I, Susa, Persian, 522-486 BC. Part of the collection at The Louvre, Paris

Griffin-lion relief in glazed brickwork, Achaemenid Period, Ancient Persia, 530-330 BC. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Ishtar Gate, Neo-Babylonian, c575 BC
Ishtar Gate, Babylonian, c575 BC. The Ishtar Gate, through which a processional road ran into the city of Babylon. One of 8 fortified gates of Nebuchandrezzars (Nebuchanezzar II) city

Frieze depicting griffin of glazed brick, from Palace of Darius I, from Shush (ancient Susa), Iran
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th century b.C. Frieze depicting griffin of glazed brick. From the Palace of Darius I at Susa, Iran. Detail

Frieze of Archers of polychrome glazed brick, from Palace of Darius I, from Shush (ancient Susa), Iran
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th century b.C. Frieze of Archers of polychrome glazed brick. From the Palace of Darius I at Susa, Iran

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Glazed brick, an ancient form of artistic expression, has left its mark throughout history. From the Assyrian decoration in 1898 to Maison Nelissen in Brussels, Belgium, glazed bricks have captivated artists and viewers alike. One such artist who embraced this medium was Alan John Ainsworth. His creations at 94 Rue Tenbosch in Brussels showcased the beauty and versatility of glazed bricks from 1902 to the present day. But it is not just modern art that showcases the allure of glazed brick. The Ishtar Gate in Babylon, Iraq stands as a testament to its timeless appeal. Dragons and bulls adorned these magnificent structures, their vibrant colors bringing life to the ancient city. The Tower of Shah-Zindeh Mausoleums further exemplifies how they are transcend time. Built in the 14th century, its intricate designs still mesmerize visitors today. Even centuries before that, during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II, glazed brick reliefs were used extensively on the Ishtar Gate. These reliefs depicted mythical creatures like mushrushu and lions with stunning detail from as early as the 7th century BC. Not limited to mythological figures alone, even archers found their place on glazed brick reliefs at places like Palace of Darius I in Susa around 500 BC. Glazed brick has proven itself as more than just a building material; it is a canvas for creativity and storytelling across cultures and eras. Its enduring beauty continues to inspire artists and captivate audiences worldwide.