Arts of the Islamic World and India
Arts of the Islamic World and India
A set of six Coalport plates made for Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, England, dated 1290 AH/1873-74 AD
Auction Closed
April 24, 03:45 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
each with a turquoise border decorated with gilt bands of interlaced and dotted patterns, the centre with the Lion and Sun crest of Persia on a turquoise ground within gold bands, maker's mark for Phillips London
(6)
26cm. diam.
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An identical plate, possibly from the same original set, is in the British Museum (inv. no.1887,0307,VI.12).