Lot 166
  • 166

A Qajar double-tile window, Persia, 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

of rectangular form made up of three component parts encased in metal, with two ceramic doors hinged to a ceramic frame, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, turquoise, pink, manganese and yellow depicting courtiers at leisure, the frame with scrolling floral borders

Condition

some minor hairline cracks and abrasions to glaze, some loss of colour, overall good condition, as viewed.
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