Two fragmentary tiles known as “Koubatcha,” Safavid Iran, 17th century Made of siliceous ceramic, polychromatic painting on a white background depicting a young man on one tile and a young woman on the other, within a multilobed medallion set against a blue background. 16.4 x 11.2 max and 15.3 x 6 cm Fragmented tiles; chipped edges, filled-in cracks, and a broken corner that has been glued back on the larger tile. Provenance: E. Sassoon, 22 rue Drouot, Paris, circa 1930.