Tile with Horseman Feeding Simurgh
Architectural ElementsPersian19th century

Tile with Horseman Feeding Simurgh

c. 1860

Classification
Architectural Elements
Technique
Molded
Medium
Molded and glazed fritware
Culture
Persian
Period
Qajar period
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

33.18 x 24.77 cm (13 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

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