Isfahan. Ainchamoglour, mausoleum of of daughter of Amir Khosru Shah, killed by Timur, 14th century. Brick, glazed and unglazed. Portal and minarets. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Shiraz. Masjid-i-Jami, built of stone 876, restored with brick 1449. Two of four stone columns in centre of court, having stucco inscription on blue faience ground round tops. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Shiraz. Masjid-i-Jami, built of stone 876, restored with brick 1449. One of four stone columns in centre of court. Inscription stucco on blue faience ground. Photographer: Byron, Robert
Gumbad-i-Qabis (40 miles east of Astenabad, Iran). Funerary tower of Qabus, dated 1007. Detail of inscription panel and buttresses. Brick. Photographer: Byron, Robert