Persian Qajar-style ceramic tile
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th or early 20th century
Persian Qajar-style ceramic tile Patinated and repaired ceramic tile is an example of Qajar-style artistry from Iran, likely dating to the 19th or early 20th century.
It features the classic "Gol-o-Bolbol" (Rose and Nightingale) motif, a cherished theme in Persian literature and decorative arts where the bird represents the lover and the flower represents the beloved. The composition shows two birds—one perched and one appearing to land—amidst a dense arrangement of vibrant, multi-petaled roses and smaller blossoms in shades of red, yellow, and blue. The entire scene is framed by a simple turquoise-blue border, and the cream-colored background is marked by a heavy crackle glaze (craquelure), which is a characteristic finish for tiles of this period.
13 x 9.5 inches PROVENANCE: Present lot was acquired by Bennett Schiff (1920-2014), a member of the U.S. Foreign Service who served as press attaché in Nicosia, Cyprus, and Tehran from 1962 until 1967.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- Patinated and repaired ceramic tile
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 13 x 9.5 inches
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements are the auction house’s statements about the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Listing object ID
- 202281896
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.