Lot Essay
Two pottery tiles from the same series sold at Christie's King Street, 25 April 2013, lot 136.
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QAJAR IRAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Details
A LARGE MOULDED POTTERY TILE
QAJAR IRAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the polychrome painted decoration depicting a courtly scene with seated figures holding wine cups and musicians playing string and wind instruments, the right border with birds in a floral garland
17 x 20 ¾in. (43.2 x 52.5cm.)
QAJAR IRAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular form, the polychrome painted decoration depicting a courtly scene with seated figures holding wine cups and musicians playing string and wind instruments, the right border with birds in a floral garland
17 x 20 ¾in. (43.2 x 52.5cm.)
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