Lot 180 A POLYCHROME MOUNTED POTTERY TILE, PERSIA QAJAR 19TH CENTURY
Reference: ART3008480
A Persian pottery tile depicting a mounted archer engaged in a lion hunt. The rider, clad in flowing garments and a turban, draws his bow while astride a white horse in dynamic motion, aiming toward a lion emerging from a dense floral ground. Set against a cobalt-blue background, the scene is enlivened with stylized blossoms and foliage in turquoise, white, black, and copper-red. In the background, domed buildings rise, while a decorative border of birds and scrolling vines frames the composition. 16 by 25.cm