Qajar Tile Depicting Khosrow and Shirin
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Qajar Tile Depicting Khosrow and Shirin
Qajar Tile Depicting Khosrow and Shirin
Epoque 19th century, 1750-1850, 1850-1900
Origine Iran
Medium Ceramic
Dimension 40 x 52 cm (15³/₄ x 20¹/₂ inches)
A large rectangular tile moulded and finely painted representing the legendary Persian love story between Khosrow and Shirin. As Shirin is depicted partially undressed and washing her hair, she is being watched over by her old chaperone who shields her beauty from Khosrow II (Sassanian King) by holding up a towel. Shirin, the Armenian princess later becomes his Queen.
Epoque: 19th century, 1750-1850, 1850-1900
Origine: Iran
Medium: Ceramic
Dimension: 40 x 52 cm (15³/₄ x 20¹/₂ inches)
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