Ardestan (Central Iran): Jami Masjid, dated 1133, 1158 and 1169; back wall of main iwan, looking into dome chamber, stucco on brick. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Ardestan (Central Iran): Jami Masjid, dated 1133, 1158 and 1169; soffit of arch leading out of dome-chamber. Kufic inscription, stucco. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Ardestan (Central Iran): Jami Masjid, dated 1133, 1158 and 1169; soffit of arch leading from main iwan to dome-chamber. Naskhi inscription, stucco. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Balkh (Northern Afghanistan): Ziarat-i-Khwaja Abu Nasr Parsa (shrine), third quarter, 15th century. View from north; front and dome faience, sides and back plain brick. Photographer: Byron, Robert