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Extraordinary Antique Persian Qajar Polychrome Tile with figures molded and painted in underglaze cobalt blue, turquoise,

Qajar Dynasty
1795-1925 A.D Circa 1840

Size 13" x 10"

Similar Tile is in Metropolitan Museum of Art Below is picture of Met museum Tile

In this tile, a young man on horseback is depicted against a lush landscape background. He is shown extending his hand toward a large bird hovering over his head. The bird with its long, graceful feathered tail represents Huma, a fabulous bird from ancient Persian