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Creation Year
1967
Image ID
BC.074
Alternate Identifier
B45.365
Subcollection
BC: Around Isfahan and Tabrik Area
Abstract
The Gonbad-e-Kabud was built in 1196 and is lavishly decorated. It has sunken pointed arch panels and the entire structure is overlaid by geometrical framework in blue faience. Engaged columns frame the panels.
Image Notes
Photograph created May 1967. Photograph processed September 1967. Formerly catalogued as B45.365. Notes written on the slide or index: Gonbad-i-Kabud.
Image Format
35 mm slide
Geographic Reference
Maragheh, Iran
Keywords
Twelfth Century, Seljuk, Tomb, Mausoleum, Tower, Arches, Pointed Arches, Geometric, Stone, Brick, Masonry, Engaged Columns