Star-Shaped Tile with Phoenix

Star-Shaped Tile with Phoenix

Ilkhanid dynasty (1256–1353), late 13th century · Iran

Lusterware, fritware molded and painted in luster, blue, and turquoise over an opaque white glaze

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Lucy Maud Buckingham Collection

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