A Multan pottery tile, Pakistan, late 15th century

of square form, decorated in cobalt blue and turquoise with an abstract helicoid design around a central red cross

In overall good condition, intact, some abrasions to external edges, one corner with small chip, craquelure to glaze, as viewed.
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Related tiles are in the Linden Museum, Stuttgart, and the L.A. County Museum of Art.