An Ilkhanid pottery star tile, Persia, 14th century

moulded in relief and decorated in underglaze cobalt blue outlined in black with floral blossoms, white and black border, collector's number written to reverse in blue ink: "453"

20cm.

Condition Report:
One triangular edge with overpainting, possibly the result of a break and restoration, the glaze with extensive pitting to surface and some hairline cracks, extremities with minor abrasion particularly to three edges, as viewed.

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