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12:01 01/23/2009

I think if it weren't for the stylized facial features I'd have a hard time placing this as Iranian.

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Tile Spandrel (One of Two)

Medium: Ceramic
Place Made: Iran
Dates: ca. 1870
Dynasty: Qajar
Period: Qajar
Dimensions: 46 1/8 x 38 1/2 in. (117.2 x 97.8 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Islamic World
Museum Location: This item is on view in Arts of the Islamic World, 2nd Floor
Accession Number: 78.244.1
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
Image: Overall, 78.244.1_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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12:01 01/23/2009

I think if it weren't for the stylized facial features I'd have a hard time placing this as Iranian.

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