Animal-decorated tile, Iran qâjâr, 19th century Siliceous ceramic decorated with black lines and colored glazes, depicting a fight between a buffalo and a lion in the upper part of a cartouche with a blue background, and birds on the branches of a tree in the lower register. 23 x 23 cm Minor edge damage. A siliceous ceramic tile with a painted vegetal medallion decorated with blue rinceaux dotted with lotuses, Iran, early 20th century, 23.7 x 23.5 cm, small edge chips, one corner trimmed. A Qajar Fritware Tile decorated with Animals, Iran, 19th century

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