Lot 160
  • 160

A Safavid cuerda seca tile panel, Persia, 18th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

comprising one large square and three smaller tiles, each decorated in yellow, blue and manganese on a yellow-green ground, depicting three figures in a scene of outdoor leisure, with later oak frame

Condition

later frame with glass covering, the top right hand tile with two corner breaks with associated repair, some rubbing and chips to the til edges and corners, minor surface losses, as viewed.
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