Saomah (Persia, Azaerbaijan, between Maraqha and Mianeh). Stone ram, probably of funerary origin, but now used to uphold a stone table where the villagers grind oil. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Balkh (Northern Afghanistan). Ziarat-i-Khwaja Abu Nasr Pasr (shrine), third quarter, 15th century. Detail of portal, faience inlay. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Balkh (Northern Afghanistan). Ziarat-i-Khwaja Abu Nasr Pasr (shrine), third quarter, 15th century. Detail of portal, faience inlay Photographer: Byron, Robert
Balkh (Northern Afghanistan). Ziarat-i-Khwaja Abu Nasr Pasr (shrine), third quarter, 15th century. Drum and dome, faience inlay. Photographer: Byron, Robert