ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

A QAJAR POLYCHROME PAINTED POTTERY TILE, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £700

Estimated price: £800 - £1,200

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Description

Mounted within a black lacquered wooden frame, at the centre, a noble horseman dressed in traditional Qajar attire and elaborate armor rides a spirited white horse across a vibrant floral landscape. The rider, possibly a depiction of a legendary figure or shahnameh hero, raises his arm in command, with hunting birds and animals accenting the setting around him.

Tile: 30 cm Diameter 

Frame: 45 x 45 cm