19th C. Persian Qajar Polychrome Tile w/ Horse & Rider
**Originally Listed At $150**
Western Asia, Persia or Iran, Qajar Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A beautifully glazed ceramic tile of a rectangular form, featuring a man on horseback with a large bird overhead. The scene is molded in bas relief and protrudes slightly above the white ground. The man and animals are painted with vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow, and brown with black details. The man extends his hand up to the bird, which may represent Huma, a mythological creature. The shadow of Huma fell upon people of royal status, which suggests that this tile depicts a princely figure riding below! Such tiles were used as decorative architectural elements. A lovely example of fine Qajar artistry! Size: 8.5" L x 6.25" W (21.6 cm x 15.9 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities
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#162650
Condition Report: Losses and chips to peripheries and verso which do not affect the image. Craquelure to glaze. Great preservation of colors. Modern metal hardware on verso for displaying.
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Western Asia, Persia or Iran, Qajar Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A beautifully glazed ceramic tile of a rectangular form, featuring a man on horseback with a large bird overhead. The scene is molded in bas relief and protrudes slightly above the white ground. The man and animals are painted with vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow, and brown with black details. The man extends his hand up to the bird, which may represent Huma, a mythological creature. The shadow of Huma fell upon people of royal status, which suggests that this tile depicts a princely figure riding below! Such tiles were used as decorative architectural elements. A lovely example of fine Qajar artistry! Size: 8.5" L x 6.25" W (21.6 cm x 15.9 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#162650
Condition Report: Losses and chips to peripheries and verso which do not affect the image. Craquelure to glaze. Great preservation of colors. Modern metal hardware on verso for displaying.
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