Set of Three 19th Century Persian Miniature Paintings of Polo Players, Framed

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A charming set of three antique Persian miniature paintings depicting chovgan — the ancient sport of Persian polo — rendered … Read more A charming set of three antique Persian miniature paintings depicting chovgan — the ancient sport of Persian polo — rendered in gouache and ink on hand-laid paper. Each scene shows mounted horsemen in flowing court dress, mallets raised mid-play, set against a stylized flowering meadow and a golden rocky horizon. The compositions are framed top and bottom by bands of Persian nasta'liq calligraphy, suggesting each leaf was once part of a larger illustrated manuscript.

The soft sage-green tinted ground unifies all three works, while each retains its own individual movement and energy — from a quiet approach to a full mid-match clash of mallets. Genuine age-related toning, minor edge losses, and light surface wear are visible and add to the character and authenticity of these hand-painted folios.

Each piece has been archival mounted to a soft white mat and presented in a matching distressed white wood frame under glass, ready to hang as a striking grouped display.

DIMENSIONS: 14-3/4" W x 3/4" D x 17-1/4" H (each) See less