Wall tile

Description

Wall tile of glazed earthenware with a representation in low relief of Bahram Gur killing an antelope in the presence of his queen, surrounded by a polychrome framed floral border: Middle East, Iran, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1888.105

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Wall tile

Production information

Iran, West Asia

Date

19th century

Materials

Earthenware

Physical description

Glazed earthenware

Associations

Depicted: Bahram Gur

Exhibitions

• Artistic Legacies (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Artistic Legacies (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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