Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
A Qajar moulded pottery tile depicting Khosrow spying Shirin bathing, Persia, 19th century
Auction Closed
March 30, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
of rectangular form, the fritware moulded and painted in underglaze cobalt blue, pink, turquoise and brown, outlined in black depicting Khosrow and an attendant on horseback spying Shirin bathing, set amidst a leafy glade with grape vines and palaces in the background, with a border of floral scrolls
40 by 52cm.
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A nearly identical tile was sold in these rooms, 31 March 2021, lot 123. Another depicting the same subject is in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, inv. no.228-1887.