Royal Audience Iran, late Qajar period
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th century
The central scene depicts two dignitaries seated face to face at the edge of a basin, flanked by two standing figures with crossed arms in a gesture of respect or waiting.
In the foreground are a hookah, cups, and vessels, suggesting a moment of conviviality or discussion. In the background, an architectural landscape punctuated by pavilions and stylized trees situates the scene in a palatial or princely setting. The green turban of the figure on the right, combined with the presence of a lion at his side, references the figure of âAlî in Persian iconography, often called âthe Lion of Godâ (Asad Allâh).
This association gives the scene a symbolic dimension, blending courtly imagery with Shiâa religious references.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- Moulded and polychrome underglaze-painted ceramic tile
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 40 Ã 42 cm
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
- 204659300
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.