A-2059
Extraordinary Rare Antique Persian Qajar Polychrome Tile with figure of King molded and painted in under glaze cobalt blue, turquoise,
Qajar Dynasty
1795-1925 A.D
Circa 1840
Size 13" x 10"
Similar Tile is in Metropolitan Museum of Art Below is picture of Met museum Tile
In this tile, a young man on horseback is depicted against a lush landscape background. He is shown extending his hand toward a large bird hovering over his head. The bird with its long, graceful feathered tail represents Hume, a fabulous bird from ancient Persian
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