Islamic Qajar Glazed Figural Tile
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18th-20th century AD. A rectangular white-glazed ceramic Qajar style tile with polychrome glazed design; the central motif an elliptical frame in yellow with blue foliage enclosing a seated bearded figure with a staff, robed and capped, with smaller attendant behind holding a fan, executed in brown glaze with sun before the seated figure bearing a short calligraphic text; to the surround, fruit, vines and leaves in red, blue, green and brown. Property of a London collector, acquired early 1960s. Tiles such as this were produced in the Iranian city of Shiraz. The scene shows an Achaemenid ruler seated on a throne with an attendant standing behind and holding a fan over the king's head. The fashion for tiles displaying Achaemenid scenes occurred mostly in the late 19th century when there was a revival of interest in the past as archaeologists were uncovering a large number of ancient sites with important art work. 7 kg, 49cm (19 1/4"). [No Reserve]
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Fine condition, restored.
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Islamic Qajar Glazed Figural Tile
Estimate £120 - £170
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