Persian Qajar Ceramic Tile with Hunter on Horse handpuppet and presumed British

and presumed British

making anyone immediately feel calm and welcomed

and the matte turquoise surface reminds me of the green patina on an ancient bronze sculpture

Margareta Hennix (b

and think the design is brilliant

Persian Qajar Ceramic Tile with Hunter on Horse handpuppet and presumed BritishI find this antique Persian tile so beautiful. That blue! That green! That dynamic line between crooked elbow of one arm and hand of the other gripping the bow like sword. I have long admired these sorts of tiles produced in the 18th and 19th century during the Qajar period in Persia which very frequently feature hunters on horses like this one, executed in lush, vibrant color. I found this one at a recent estate sale in Weston, MA, which included