ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

TWO PANELS OF CUERDA SECA POTTERY TILES, QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £480

Estimated price: £600 - £800

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Description

Two Cuerda Seca tile panels are each composed of four tiles arranged in a diamond-shaped format and mounted within a white frame. Each panel is richly decorated with a central floral bouquet overflowing from an ornate vase or bowl, flanked by pairs of birds.

The backgrounds feature arabesque borders in vivid cobalt blue and mustard yellow, framed with elegant geometric and floral detailing. The tiles are painted in a variety of vibrant colours, including pink, turquoise, green, and purple.

Largest: 44 x 44cm