Sarban Minaret, Isfahan

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by George potter (used with permission)
published on 30 January 2013
Sarban Minaret, Isfahan
The Sarban ('Camel-driver') minaret at Isfahan (Jubareh area), Iran (1130-1155 CE).
The shafts are decorated with alternate bands of decorative brick and blue tile work in geometric patterns, and two girdles of stalactite ornament. The horizontal bands of square Kufic inscriptions with hexagonal, octagonal and lozenge shaped patterns. The embellished cornices are composed of tile work and elegant brick mouqarnas.

Original illustration by George potter (used with permission). Uploaded by , published on under the following license: Copyright. You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author.

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