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Curatorial Narrative The Afghan Boundary Commission’s 18 plates of ornamental tiles from the pl 04 series, created in 1884, embody the abstract modernist spirit that would later define early 20th-century art movements. Notably, these tiles eschew traditional representational techniques, instead employing a minimalist approach to composition and color palette, characteristic of their modern design style. The lack of brushwork, a hallmark of traditional painting, underscores the tiles’ status as industrial products, fabricated to serve a specific purpose: demarcating borders. Upon enlargement to 44×45 feet, these tiles assume a commanding presence within a luxury interior environment. Their teal and orange hues interact with spatial depth to create an atmospheric weight that influences material pairing decisions, such as juxtaposing warm woods with cool glass or metal accents. The chromatic structure, dominated by black and white ac