Persia Collection (#77)

DREAM OF JAHANGIR. In the dream of Moghul Emperor Jahangir (right), he is embraced by Shah Abbas I of Persia. Miniature, c1620

KING LOUIS XIV OF FRANCE receives the Persian Ambassador, Mohammed Reza Beg, in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, 19 February 1715. Oil on canvas, c1715, by Antoine Coypel

ALEXANDER THE GREAT comforting the dying Darius III. Persian miniature, 1474

HAMAN & MORDECAI. Hamans daughter throwing the contents of a chamber pot on her father as he leads Mordecai on the Kings horse

MORDECAI. Mordecai hanging the sons of Haman (Esther 9: 7-10, 13-14)
MORDECAI. Mordecai hanging the sons of Haman (Esther 9:7-10, 13-14). Persian manuscript illumination from Ardasir Book, c1650-1700. Mordecai wears a crowned turban at bottom right

PERSIA: CALLIGRAPHY. Page from a Persian manuscript, early 16th century

Christmas Postcard from the 512 Field Survey Company, M.E.F. (Middle Eastern Force) - serving The Middle East. The badges/flags of the regions/areas covered by (and in alliance with) the Co

Bronze Ibex Head - Achaemenid, Persia 6th-5th century BC. Date: circa 1930s

Firework Display for the Shah of Persia - 1902
Firework Display for the Shah of Persia at Crystal Palace, 24th August 1902. There were 70, 000 spectators! Date: 1902

Thessaloniki, Greece - Triumphal Arch of Galetius
Thessaloniki - The 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius, part of the Rotunda Complex. Date: circa 1930s

Thessaloniki - The 4th century Triumphal Arch of Galerius, part of the Rotunda Complex. Date: circa 1910s

Exposition Universalle de Gand, Ghent - Persian Pavilion
Exposition Universalle de Gand, Ghent, Belgium - Persian Pavilion. Date: 1913

The first locomotiver at Abadan; and passengers for the oil fields. 1914

Hawker Hurricane 2-31 two-seat trainer, derived from a IIC, supplied to Persia in 1946

Naser al-Din Shah Qajar of Persia, ruler of Iran, 1848-1896. The Shah as a child. Engraving, English, 1873
NASER AL-DIN (1831-1896). Naser al-Din Shah Qajar of Persia, ruler of Iran, 1848-1896. The Shah as a child. Engraving, English, 1873

The first Hawker Hind for Persia 601
The first Hawker Hind for Persia, 601

The Battle of Salamis fought between an Alliance of Greek city-states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia in September 480 BC in the straits between the mainland and Salamis

Selim I (1467-1520) Emperor of Turkey from 1512 attacking Persians under Esmai il I or Isma il (1487-1524) founder of Safavid dynasty, at Khoi, Azerbaijan. Woodcut

Relief carving on the stairway to the Royal Audience Hall of Darius I (548-486 BC) king of Persia. Subjects bringing tribute and gifts. Persepolis

Reconstruction by French archaeologist Marcel-Auguste Dieulafoy of the palace of Artaxerxes II Mnemon, Achaemenian king of Persia 404-359 BC, at Susa (Shush, Iran). Engraving 1891

Alexander the Great at the Deathbed of the wife of Darius III 1785. Oil on canvas. Louis Lagrenee (1725-1805) French Neo-Classical painter

Ancient Persia, Achaemenid Period (530-330 BC) Griffin-Lion relief in glazed brickwork. Louvre, Paris

Lest They Perish : World War I poster issued in 1917 by the American Committee for Relief in the Near East asking for $30, 000, 000 to aid Armenia, Greece, Syria and Persia. Woman Child Ruins

Arrival Of The Shah Of Persia At St. Petersburg, Russia

Tamerlane (1336-1405) Tamerlaine/Timur-i-Lang. Turcic conqueror. Islamic leader of Turks and Mongols in conquest of Persia and northern India. Defeated Ottomans, 1402

Tower on the Site of the Ancient Raghes, Persia (Believed to be the Tomb of a Mogul King)

Map of Central Asia, Persia, Arabia, and Turkey in Asia

Farewell Visit of Ayub Khan to General C. S. M lean, C. B. at Mashhad, Persia, Iran
Farewell Visit of Ayub Khan to General C. S. M lean, C.B. at Mashhad, Persia, Iran, 1888 Engraving

Enter in Tehran of Mr. Bouree, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia, and the French legation. engraving 1855

Nasradin Shah, king of Persia. engraving 1855

THE TOMB OF NADIR SHAH OF PERSIA AT MECCA. Mecca, Bakkah. also transliterated as Makkah, is a city in the Hejaz and the capital of Makkah Province in Saudi Arabia

Star of Persia, Allium cristophii, florets

Iran, Relief Map With Border and Mask
Relief map of Iran (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Iraq, Relief Map With Border and Mask
Relief map of Iraq (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Map of Persia, oil painting by Stefano Buonsignori 1575-1584
Italy - Tuscany region - Florence. Palazzo Vecchio, Hall of the Geographical Maps. Map of Persia, oil painting by Stefano Buonsignori 1575-1584

France, Versailles, Louis XIV (1638-1715) Gives Audience to Mehmet Riza Beg, Ambassador of Persia
Antoine Coypel (1661-1722), Louis XIV (1638-1715) Gives Audience to Mehmet Riza Beg, Ambassador of Persia, in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles on February 19, 1715

Middle East and Persia, from Claudius Ptolemys Cosmographia, Ulm Edition, 1482
Cartography, 15th century. Middle East and Persia, from Claudius Ptolemys " Cosmographia." Ulm Edition, 1482

Sakia or Persian Wheel. C017 / 3517
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of a Persian Wheel, or Sakia. A sakia is a water wheel, somewhat similar to a noria, and used primarily in Egypt

Assorted caviar C014 / 1520
Assorted caviar

Map of biblical locations, 18th century C013 / 7822
Map of biblical locations. 18th-century map showing the suggested Middle Eastern location of the Garden of Eden, the Plain of Shinaar, and Mount Ararat (where the ark came to rest after the deluge)

Ismail I, Shah of Persia
Ismail I (1487-1524), Shah of Persia. Also called Sophy I, Ismail unified what is now Iran, ruling from 1501 to 1524, establishing the Safavid Persian dynasty

Great Vizier of the Shah of Persia. Engraving

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Sohnab turns up in Rostams tent. 16th c. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Combat between Bijene and Firoud. 16th c. Hindu art.; Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Miltiades The Younger (c. 554 BC probably 489 BC). Athenian strategist. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

ALEXANDER the Great (356-323 BC). King of Macedonia (336-323 BC) and conqueror of Persia. Scene from Alexander the

Persia. Kingdom of Nasir ad-Din Shah (1848-1896). Gran Vizier and Minister Mercomarmouran. Persian art. Painting

A Persian woman enveloped in her chadre. From: Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. &c : during the years 1817, 1818, 1819, and 1820. Date: 1821

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Persia, a land steeped in rich history and captivating beauty. From the vast Empire of King Alexander the Great to the modern-day bustling cityscape of Tehran, it has always been a land of wonder. As we gaze upon the ancient map depicting the empire that once stretched far and wide, we are reminded of Persia's grandeur. Its borders encompassing Iran, its heart and soul, where Tehran stands tall with an elevated skyline that offers breathtaking views from the Roof of Iran Park. But Persia's influence extends beyond its own borders. As we explore another map illustrating travels across Africa by brave explorers, we realize how Persian culture has left indelible marks on distant lands. The Coronation of the Shah of Iran serves as a testament to their power and prestige. Intriguingly intertwined with religion is Ahura Mazda - a deity revered by Zoroastrians who have long called Persia home. Their faith intertwines with history as Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi takes center stage alongside his third wife Farah Diba in an image frozen in time. The legacy continues with Reza Shah Pahlavi, whose reign brought about significant transformations within Persia. Like Ancient Greeks valiantly holding Thermopylae pass against all odds, he too fought for his nation's progress amidst challenges faced along the way. With every turn of a page or glance at another map showcasing Asia or 19th-century Persia, it becomes evident that this land holds stories untold waiting to be discovered. A painting depicting Esther before Ahasuerus reminds us how art flourished under Persian patronage during Safavid dynasty rule. Delving deeper into history reveals hidden treasures like Persian manuscripts dating back centuries ago - windows into a world filled with knowledge and wisdom passed down through generations. Persia beckons us to unravel its mysteries; it invites us to immerse ourselves in its vibrant tapestry of culture, art, and heritage.