Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 13th-14th century. Waq-waq design of plant whose tendrils develop into heads of animals with text from the Shahnama in which Rustam, one of the tale’s great heroes, is engaged in battle. from an Ilkhanid building.

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Size: 4653px × 4960px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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