Star tile with simurgh decoration, Ilkhanid Iran, late 13th - early 14th century Siliceous ceramic facing tile with molded and metallic lustre decoration highlighted in cobalt blue depicting a simurgh in flight above branches, cursive inscriptions running in reserve on the blue background of the border. Two old collection labels glued to the back. Diameter: 20.5 cm Restorations, small missing parts and chips. This decorative simurgh surrounded by inscriptions is known from other star-shaped molded tiles in international collections such as the British Museum, London (G.492), or the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (1025-1892).