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Creator

Denis Baly

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

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