Iran Collection (page 8)

Cyrus II says the great (around 559 BC -529 BC), founder of the Persian Empire Routenide (Iran)
NWI4912346 Cyrus II says the great (around 559 BC -529 BC), founder of the Persian Empire Routenide (Iran). Raise from a sculpted low relief

The Persian army of Cambyse II (the rouenid king of the Persian Empire from 529 to 522 BC)
NWI4912039 The Persian army of Cambyse II (the rouenid king of the Persian Empire from 529 to 522 BC) was destroyed in a sandstorm in North Africa after the conquest of the Nile Valley in 522 BC

Darius I the Great (552-486 BC) king of the Persian Empire Rouenid, submising the Mage Gaumata
NWI4911490 Darius I the Great (552-486 BC) king of the Persian Empire Rouenid, submising the Mage Gaumata and capturing other rebels

Yeghia Amirkhanian, 1884, unknown artist (oil on canvas)
7062396 Yeghia Amirkhanian, 1884, unknown artist (oil on canvas); Armenian Museum, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info.: Yeghia Amirkhanian, 1884, unknown artist, oil on canvas)

Women's apartments of the Royal Palace in Teheran, Iran, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4877066 Women's apartments of the Royal Palace in Teheran, Iran, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Women's apartments of the Royal Palace in Teheran, Iran)

Median king and Persian king seated on a throne and holding a sceptre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert
FLO4704211 Median king and Persian king seated on a throne and holding a sceptre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels. With the flag and Persian gold coins
FLO4633999 Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels. With the flag and Persian gold coins

Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4723065 Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier
FLO4723035 Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Persian woman - Persian woman in burqa with window veil, worn over pantaloons
FLO4723911 Persian woman - Persian woman in burqa with window veil, worn over pantaloons and slippers - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker and Lisbet after an illustration by H

Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722983 Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Brussels: Portrait of the Persian consul, 1877
LUX4712738 Brussels: Portrait of the Persian consul, 1877; (add.info.: Brussels: Portrait of the Persian consul, 1877); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Persian rug, 1843
3479018 Persian rug, 1843; (add.info.: Making a Persian rug, Scotland. August 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Vaso de Besalu (Vessel of Besalu)
3499679 Vaso de Besalu (Vessel of Besalu); (add.info.: Vaso de Besalu (Vessel of Besalu). Islamic Period. 9th-10th centuries. Made in Persian glass

Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran
3079241 Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran; (add.info.: Large dagger with a Damascus steel blade from Qajar, Iran. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna
2625213 The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna; (add.info.: The central text consists of the anatomical sections of the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna)

Persia, Arabia, 1855
2902282 Persia, Arabia, 1855; (add.info.: Persia, Arabia, 1855.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Persia, Afghanistan - Baluchistan, 1901
2902272 Persia, Afghanistan - Baluchistan, 1901; (add.info.: Persia, Afghanistan - Baluchistan, 1901.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Persia, Iran, 1767
2902854 Persia, Iran, 1767; (add.info.: Persia, Iran, 1767.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329569 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Decorated metal belt
3329564 Decorated metal belt.; (add.info.: Decorated metal belt. Scythian, Koban culture of the central Caucasus, Late 8th century BC, Ziwiye, from north-west Iran.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Chah Mohammed Ali Mirza of Iran (seated) at the time he was deposed in 1908
1745479 Chah Mohammed Ali Mirza of Iran (seated) at the time he was deposed in 1908, on the right is prince heir Ahmed Mirza (1898-1930)

Palace of the British Envoy at Tehran, 1900
1576603 Palace of the British Envoy at Tehran, 1900; (add.info.: Engraving of the Palace of the British Envoy at Tehran. Dated 1900); Universal History Archive/UIG

Nezami (Elyas Yusof Nezami Ganjavi born c1141-1203/17) Persian poet, recounting the history of Alexander the Great
534883 Nezami (Elyas Yusof Nezami Ganjavi born c1141-1203/17) Persian poet, recounting the history of Alexander the Great (c356-323 BC)

Pausanias making a sacrifice to the goddess Hera before the Battle of Plataea, 479 BC (engraving)
8635036 Pausanias making a sacrifice to the goddess Hera before the Battle of Plataea, 479 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Campaigns of Alexander the Great (engraving)
8635151 The Campaigns of Alexander the Great (engraving) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaigns of Alexander the Great)

Ruins of Persepolis (engraving)
8635123 Ruins of Persepolis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Persian Achaemenid Empire)

Aeschylus and Sophocles after the victory of Salamis (engraving)
8635065 Aeschylus and Sophocles after the victory of Salamis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Defile of Thermopylae, Greece (engraving)
8635031 Defile of Thermopylae, Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defile of Thermopylae, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Battlefield of Marathon, Greece (engraving)
8635028 Battlefield of Marathon, Greece (engraving) by Doussault, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battlefield of Marathon, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Miltiades at the Battle of Marathon (engraving)
8635025 Miltiades at the Battle of Marathon (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miltiades at the Battle of Marathon, Greece, 490 BC)

Cyrus and the herdsman before the King (litho)
8653414 Cyrus and the herdsman before the King (litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus and the herdsman before the King)

Map of Bombay with the harbour and country adjacent, also shown Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf, c.1855 (ink, watercolour)
7339502 Map of Bombay with the harbour and country adjacent, also shown Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf, c.1855 (ink, watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 77x50 cm; National Maritime Museum

Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving)
7422844 Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with Harun al-Rashid, Bagdad, 1869 (Engraving); (add.info.: Science. Medicine. Persian physician Masawaiyh, Mesue the Elder, with abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid)

Map of the Eastern Empire and the Sassanids, 7th century. (print)
7420040 Map of the Eastern Empire and the Sassanids, 7th century. (print); (add.info.: Map of the Eastern Empire and the Sassanids, 7th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

The Allahverdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se-pol, Isfahan, Iran, seen here in the 19th century
6428107 The Allahverdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se-pol, Isfahan, Iran, seen here in the 19th century, From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843.; Photo © Ken Welsh

Antique Persian rug photographed on glass plate using early Uvachrome 3 color process, c.1920 (photo)
8772218 Antique Persian rug photographed on glass plate using early Uvachrome 3 color process, c.1920 (photo) by Traube, Arthur (1878-1948); George Eastman House, Rochester, NY

Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC
3039808 Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC. Alexander III of Macedon, 356 BC - 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great

La bataille entre le roi Bahram (?) et les turcs. Miniature peinte, 1508, art perse
AIS5386359 La bataille entre le roi Bahram (?) et les turcs. Miniature peinte, 1508, art perse. Musee des arts asiatiques de Seattle (Etats Unis).; © Iberfoto

Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1, Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492)
5932677 Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1, Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492); 20.3 x 12.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran
6266278 Palace of Darius, Susa, Iran; (add.info.: Ruins of the palace of Persian King Darius I at Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, in present day Iran)

Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass
5304682 Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass.; (add.info.: Brass Compass. Iranian, 1800-75. The magnetic compass, a Chinese invention, had arrived in the Middle East by the 13th century)

Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi
5310081 Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (854-925 AD) a Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, philosopher

The thousand and one nights (1001 nights): Sindbad the sailor - the monkeys - engraving by Gustave Dore in a 19th
PCT4715966 The thousand and one nights (1001 nights): Sindbad the sailor - the monkeys - engraving by Gustave Dore in a 19th century Roy edition - see also GUT5092 -; (add.info)

Persian Warrior
7287229 Persian Warrior; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Persian Warrior. Roman relief from the time of Hadrian of an original dated 160 - 150 AD)

Persian ascet, 1884 (print)
2615944 Persian ascet, 1884 (print); (add.info.: A persian Ascet in an illustration of 1884); SeM/Universal Images Group

Portrait of Fath Ali Shah Qajar (Baba Khan, 1771-1834), Shah of Iran - Colorisee engraving
NWI4927823 Portrait of Fath Ali Shah Qajar (Baba Khan, 1771-1834), Shah of Iran - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Fath Ali Shah

Persia, c.19th century (engraving)
CUL4854024 Persia, c.19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Persia (c19th). Society. Dignitary. Engraving. Private Collection); Photo © JBP/AIC

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"Iran: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Iran, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern aspirations. Explore the mesmerizing ceiling of the Tomb of Hafez, paying homage to Iran's most celebrated poet from centuries past. In Shiraz, immerse yourself in the poetic verses that have shaped Iranian literature for generations. Witness a masterpiece unfold before your eyes as you gaze upon a Qajar painting, capturing the essence of Iran's artistic heritage. Tehran's elevated city skyline offers a breathtaking panorama from the Roof Park, reminding us of this nation's dynamic growth and progress. Transport yourself back in time to witness The Coronation of the Shah of Iran, an event that marked a pivotal moment in Iranian history. Delve deeper into antiquity as you encounter remnants from ancient civilizations like the Code of Hammurabi and marvel at their enduring influence on Iranian society. Journey through vast landscapes dotted with oil rigs, such as the Derrick Floor in Iran - a testament to its rich natural resources and global significance. Discover Ahura Mazda, an integral figure in Zoroastrianism who symbolizes wisdom and divine light. Uncover stories hidden within portraits like Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi alongside his third wife Farah Diba - emblematic figures during his reign as Shah from 1941 to 1979. Trace back further to Reza Shah Pahlavi's era when he laid foundations for modernization and transformation. Reflect on moments when Persian culture intertwined with Arab empire during mid-700s; witness how these interactions shaped both nations' identities forevermore. Marvel at historical maps depicting Persia's grandeur throughout Asia during the 19th century. Finally, lose yourself in Artemisia Gentileschi's captivating artwork "Esther before Ahasuerus, " which encapsulates timeless tales woven within Iranian history. Iran beckons you with its rich tapestry encompassing art, literature, and a vibrant past that continues to shape its present.