Gazar Gah (Herat, Western Afghanistan). Shrine of Khwajah Abdullah Ansari, built by Shah Rukh, 1428. Inner court. Fragments of faience mosaic and glazed bricks on plain. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Herat (Western Afghanistan). Sanq-i-Haft Galam, Tomb of Baiqara ibn Umar Sheikh ibn Timur, 1439/40. Side panel. Black stone. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Yezd. Masjid-i-Jami, 14th and 15th centuries. Brick, faience and stucco. Faience Kufic rounded at apex of vault in chamber adjoining sanctuary. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Herat (Western Afghanistan). Jami Masjid, south iwan and south-west arcade. Faience mosaic and upper arcade, 1498. Frieze above later, probably 1543. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Maragha (Iran, Azerbaijan Province). Octagonal funerary tower, second half of 13th century. Red brick and blue faience. General view. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Maragha (Iran, Azerbaijan Province). Octagonal funerary tower, second half of 13th century. Red brick and blue faience. Close view. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Maragha (Iran, Azerbaijan Province). Octagonal funerary tower, second half of 13th century. Red brick and blue faience. Detail. Photographer: Byron, Robert