Friday Mosque, Yazd

Abstract

Medallion in mosaic faience on dado made of hexagonal tiles.

Description

Although the Friday Mosque at Yazd is dated to Ilkhanid times, the present structure is strictly from the 14th century. This magnificent iwan was added in the reign of Shahrukh, with its minarets ranking as the tallest in Iran. The patterns and decorations are mainly Muzaffarid in origin, but refined considerably by the Timurids.

Image Notes

Creation date unknown. Photograph processed September 1967. Formerly catalogued as B45.575. No notes written on the slide or index.

Identifier BE.086
Location Yazd, Iran
Year 1967
Batch Stamp SEP 67F10
Printed Date September, 1967