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A tall madrasa gateway framed in lapis and turquoise tiles, its deep arch stepped with honeycomb niches.
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The Portal

No. 4 of 20 · free · 300 dpi

What you seeA tall madrasa gateway framed in lapis and turquoise tiles, its deep arch stepped with honeycomb niches.

What it meansThe pishtaq, a monumental arched portal, marks the entrance of mosques and madrasas across Iran and Central Asia.

Where it worksA strong, symmetrical focal point for an entrance hall or study.

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