Star-Shaped Tile

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The arrival of the Mongols in Iran provided new ideas to further develop and change techniques and styles elaborated under the Seljuqs. Noticeable are the introduction and re-elaboration of new motives, such as soft, feathery leaves, lotus and peony flowers inspired by the Chinese repertoire.

Star-Shaped Tile, Stonepaste; overglaze luster-painted

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